Use it or lose it; a recent case on the law of adverse possession
In New South Wales law it is possible for you to become the owner of land by ‘adverse possession’. Adverse…
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The GST withholding regime starts July 2018 — A look at the transactions to which it will apply
The new GST ‘withholding’ regime for sales of new residential properties and vacant residential lots will apply from 1 July 201…
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Some observations on the approach to valuations, land tax claims and the ‘actual use of land’
Some observations on the approach to valuations, land tax claims and the ‘actual use of land’: Carlewie Pty Ltd v Roads…
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Is a “Transfer Granting Easement” enough to satisfy a deferred commencement condition?
Is a “Transfer Granting Easement” enough to satisfy a deferred commencement condition? Mauro Poletti v Inner West Council [2017] NSWLEC 1325 Why…
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A condition using the term “Applicant” can impose a restriction related to the identity of the user
A condition using the term “Applicant” can impose a restriction related to the identity of the user only – and may…
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Construction related impacts should be considered in staged development applications
Construction related impacts should be considered in staged development applications: Bay Simmer Investments Pty Ltd v State of New South Wales…
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Some observations on the approach to valuations, land tax claims and the ‘actual use of land’
Some observations on the approach to valuations, land tax claims and the ‘actual use of land’: Carlewie Pty Ltd v Roads…
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Connectivity turbo charges growth opportunities
Australia has notched up 103 successive quarters of economic growth. It’s 26 years since we had a recession, making us a global leader…
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Approach to classifying land as “residential” or “business” is confirmed
Approach to classifying land as “residential” or “business” is confirmed: Karimbla Properties v Council of the City of Sydney; Bayside City…
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Smart developers ride the slipstream of NSW’s $73 billion infrastructure investment
I work near Wynyard, in the heart of Sydney’s CBD. Like everyone else in the city I rarely need reminding that…
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