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“Material Facts” – What and When you need to disclose them to a potential purchaser?

Conveyancing

Posted 24 November 2022

In NSW, a vendor wishing to sell their property must comply with certain disclosure requirements in relation to their property. There are also implied warranties in the contract that unless otherwise…

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Exempt Development Update

Strata

Posted 22 November 2022

Many in the strata industry will be surprised to discover that what they thought was exempt, is not exempt development. If planning approval is required for remedial works it’s important to obta…

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Passing on Unnecessary Costs Caused by Owners & Occupiers – How far can you go?

Strata

Posted 11 December 2023

Managing unnecessary costs or charges to strata schemes caused by owners and occupiers can be a major source of frustration for owners corporations and their strata managing agents. Such costs and cha…

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Is replacing an external Balustrade exempt development?

Strata, Renovations, Planning Approvals

Posted 17 November 2022

Replacing a balustrade might not be exempt development, why so? Individual buildings will need to obtain specialist advice to determine if these works are exempt development, but some of the reason…

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Is replacing roof or wall cladding exempt development?

Strata, Renovations, Planning Approvals

Posted 16 November 2022

Replacing roof or wall cladding, including combustible cladding might not be exempt development, why so? Individual buildings will need to obtain specialist advice to determine if these works are e…

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Is Replacing External Waterproofing Exempt Development?

Strata, Renovations, Planning Approvals

Posted 16 November 2022

Replacing an external above ground waterproofing membrane isn’t exempt develop, why so? Individual buildings will need to obtain specialist advice to determine if these works are exempt developme…

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Is installing an Air-Conditioning Unit Exempt Development

Planning Approvals

Posted 16 November 2022

Installing an air-conditioner condenser unit and associated work more than 1.8 metres above the natural ground might not be exempt development, why so? Individual buildings will need to obtain spec…

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The Issue with Planter Boxes

Strata

Posted 10 November 2022

Repair and Maintenance Obligations Planter boxes are a vexed issue in strata, owners corporations and lot owners frequently run into disagreement about who holds the repair and maintenance obligati…

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The De-Stressing Provision: What does the Recent Changes in Regulated Designs Order 2022 mean to Ground Anchors under neighbouring property?

Easements

Posted 15 February 2024

In a previous article Rock Anchor Easement or Deed? we wrote about the introduction of the Design and Building Practitioners - Particulars for Regulated Designs Order 2021, which came into effect on 1…

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