Selling your house is a really big deal, not least because it is quite likely one of your largest assets. So, you need the legal side of things (in particular the transfer of ownership to the buyer) to be in safe and competent hands. Critically, you will need a conveyancer to handle the transfer for you. But what should you do if you are pressured to appoint not your own trusted attorney, but someone else’s choice? We’ll discuss why you need a conveyancer, why the choice is yours...

If you have any thoughts of buying property this summer, you’ve picked a good time to do it. We’ll discuss why that is and then we’ll share some crucial factors to consider before you make an offer. Whether you’re a first-time buyer or a seasoned investor looking to expand your property portfolio, these tips will guide you towards a successful purchase.  Read the full article for expert guidance that’ll help make your property purchase smooth and stress-free&...

Bad neighbours can make life in a complex unbearable. The good news is that our law provides several quick and effective ways to protect yourself and your family from the tyrant next door. We discuss three options that may be open to victims in the context of a recent High Court fight between two neighbours in a complex that included allegations of verbal and physical abuse, threats, and harassment. We all want to leave our loved ones as financially secure as possible when we die. But tha...

Your will could be the most important document you ever sign. A recent court fight over a poorly-drafted joint will is a stark reminder to make sure that every word in it is correct.  In a worst-case scenario, bad drafting will not only subject your loved ones to bitterly-contested litigation but can also put your last wishes at risk of not being honoured at all. All perhaps for the want of just one word.  We’ll explain what went wrong in the case in question and show yo...

Homeowners Associations (HOAs) and Bodies Corporate take note! A recent High Court decision confirms that you cannot enforce your rules and regulations inconsistently.  At stake in this case was an HOA’s instruction to a homeowner to remove his “mirror finish” garage door, which contravened one of the estate’s architectural rules.  But, as some damning photographs of other mirrored doors proved, the HOA had seemingly not enforced that rule consistently&hell...