In the last 12 months, residential house and unit prices rose by more than 24% in Newcastle and 13% in Lake Macquarie. It’s no secret that the incre...
What is e-conveyancing?
E-conveyancing is a means of settling a conveyancing transaction electronically without the need to physically exchange paperwork and cheques. The set...
You can help the NSW Government criminalise coercive control
Last week, NSW Attorney-General, Mark Speakman, released the first draft of the Crimes Legislation Amendment (Coercive Control) Bill 2022, or the Expo...
What do I need to make an offer on a home?
Buying a property is often one of the biggest life and financial decisions that a person will make. After searching and searching for the perfect home...
5 top tips for buying off the plan
If you have always dreamt of building your own home or moving into a brand new property, you are no doubt looking into buying directly from a builder ...
Stamp Duty relief for First Home Buyers
The New South Wales government has recently introduced a new scheme which revolutionises stamp duty for first home buyers with the aim of assisting th...
Fiction or For Real? – ‘The first thing I should do after separation is get divorced’
When I meet with new and recently separated clients, they often walk in and speak about needing to get a divorce. What many people don’t realise is ...
New Shared Equity Scheme for NSW Homebuyers
Amidst jokes about expensive skim lattes and avocado on sourdough, home ownership rates have been steadily declining year upon year. The key groups wi...
What is the difference between a Will and a trust?
The terms “trust” and “Will” are often thrown around together when the topic of Estate Planning arises. Our Estate Planning solicitors are fre...
Should I include a right of residency or a life estate in my Will?
A client’s financial circumstances are all as unique as they are. Assets are structured in different ways for a variety of reasons, and it’s not u...