Property

Can you develop that land? Restrictive covenants on title can stymie a development application

11/08/2010

ViewIt is incorrect to assume that very old restrictive covenants are necessarily invalid, or that if the council has approved a development application, the building can be built.

Buying and selling real estate - How the unfair contracts legislation may change your contract

15/07/2010

ViewThe Legislation applies in negotiations where one party is a company and the other an individual. It provides that contract clauses may be void if they are ‘unfair’ and they are contained in a consumer contract.

Swaab in Climate Control News

23/06/2010

ViewSwaab Attorneys property partner Mary Digiglio discusses the mandatory disclosure of the energy efficiency rating of commercial office buildings which are to be sold, leased or subleased in Climate Control News.

New property tax on purchases - update - when, what & how much?

17/06/2010

ViewThe new property 'tax' is now a reality. Here are the important points you need to know.

NSW budget implications for property

17/06/2010

ViewThe NSW state budget delivered in June 2010 announced certain exemptions and concessions to stamp duty on property, as well as a new tax on property purchases.
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