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Your house gives you the opportunity to make the most of your garden, turning it into a pleasant environment for you and your family to enjoy.
At the same time this comes with rules and responsibilities.
DO I OWN MY NATURE STRIP?
A nature strip – the strip of land between a residential property boundary and the roadway is owned by your Local Council and has other uses. It reduces storm water runoff and adds a touch of greenery.
Some people extend their garden onto the strip, but it does vary from Council to Council as to whether the nature strip can be converted into a garden. You should...
Changes to New South Wales State Revenue Legislation
The New South Wales Government recently introduced a Bill relevant to trustees of discretionary trusts that either own or will own residential land in New South Wales. It deals with when the...
Five Tips For Finding the Right Lifestyle Village
Ideally, your retirement will be healthy, happy, long and free of stress. One way of ensuring this is by taking the time to review your options for retirement villages. With so many options to...
Understanding Transfer Duty in NSW
Transfer duty, commonly known as stamp duty, is one of the biggest upfront costs when buying a property and it has been known to catch many buyers out when they don’t factor transfer duty into the...
Current Laws Governing Retirement Villages
Australia has an aging population, which is causing retirement village popularity to skyrocket. Because of this, it's essential that the law keeps up with the market demand and the changing...
Downsizing Dos and Don'ts
There comes a time in many people's lives when they look to move from their family home into a smaller, more manageable property.
What information do I need when planning to downsize?
Retirement is an exciting new chapter in your life but it can also be a challenging one. This is especially true if you choose to sell the family home and are thinking about downsizing your house....
Understanding the Retirement Villages Amendment Bill 2018
In November 2018, the NSW Parliament passed the Retirement Village Amendment Bill. This amended bill changes parts of the Retirement Villages Act 1999. In short, these bills protect both residents...
Legal questions to ask before moving into a retirement village
If you or your parents are considering moving into a retirement village, you'll find that there are a few differences to buying a home on the open market. We've compiled ten of the most commonly...
What is a deferred management or departure fee, and what does it mean for my retirement?
A deferred management fee—also called a departure fee—covers any expenses incurred by a retirement community during your residency, and is charged when you move out. When you sell your unit, the...
