The Importance of Pest & Building Reports for Buyers
No one wants to buy a property with underlying issues. As appealing as a house may be, there may be pests, defects, or even harmful substances such as asbestos that may go unnoticed. It is our strong recommendation that a pest and building ...
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Nov
Impact of divorce on wills
Did you know that your divorce can affect your will? In NSW, divorce will revoke the provisions of a will that provides for any assets distributed to your ex-partner. Further, if you have appointed your ex-partner as an executor or trustee in ...
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Nov
Can I be fined if I use the self-drive feature on my electric vehicle?
The Self-drive feature is also known as driverless car or robo-car. Most electric vehicles have inbuilt visual display units where you can enter your destination and select the self-drive feature. The self-drive feature senses its environment ...
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Oct
I have been convicted of a drink driving offence and I have been told that I must participate in the Alcohol Interlock Program. What is that?
When a court finds you guilty of either a mid-range, high-range, or repeated or related drink driving offences there is now a mandatory scheme requiring the person to enter the Alcohol Interlock Program. Once your disqualification period ends, a ...
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Aug
How riding an electric scooter down to the shops could cost you thousands.
The riding of private Electric Scooters or E-Scooters on a public street is currently illegal in New South Wales. They are legal in Victoria, the ACT, Northern Territory and Tasmania. However, from July 2022 an electric scooter scheme is being ...
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Aug
What Invalidates a Will? Common Errors to Avoid When Preparing a Will
A will is your final act that ensures your assets are protected and distributed according to your wishes. No one wants to leave behind a will only to find out that it is invalid. Not only does this cause disputes and significant stress to your ...
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Jul
A Guide to Cooling-off Periods in NSW
Do you have cold feet about your recent property purchase? Keep reading to find out how you, as a property buyer, can pull out from the deal after you have signed the contract of sale without any major legal or financial implications. In New ...
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Jul
Selling a property? The Risks in Accepting a 5% Deposit
A purchaser under a Contract for Sale in New South Wales in required to pay a deposit upon exchange. This is generally 10% of the purchase price. The balance of the purchase price is then paid at settlement. If a purchaser defaults under the ...
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Jul
New Drink and Drug Driving Laws
Much harsher penalties have been introduced as of 28 June 2021 for drivers who are caught with both alcohol and illegal drugs in their system. In order to reflect the seriousness of these offences, new laws have been passed by Parliament, known ...
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Dec
Harsher Penalties as NSW Government Cracks down on Corporations who Fail to Nominate a Driver for Camera Recorded Offences.
Increased penalties for corporations who fail to nominate a driver for camera recorded traffic offences in a bid to tackle the circumvention of fines and demerit points came into force in July 2021. If an individual commits a camera-detected ...