Property Archives - Equilaw Solicitors

09 Aug 2021

Significant Changes Are Coming to The Land Title System

Conveyancing, Property

Significant Changes Are Coming to The Land Title System You may have seen our post on social media regarding the abolition of Certificates of Title. So, what happens now? On 11 October 2021, branded ‘Cessation Day’, all current Certificates of Title (“CT”) will cease to have a legal effect and…

18 Apr 2021

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Talk to Your Family About Your Final Wishes

Divorce, Family Law, Property, Will and Probate

Talk to Your Family About Your Final Wishes There is no one-fit solution when it comes to estate planning. You have the important decision as to who will be your Executor, Attorney and Guardian, and you also need to determine who receives your assets. Your executor is your personal legal…

18 Apr 2021

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Electronic Signatures and Legal Documents

Contract Law, Conveyancing, Employment Law, Property, Purchase of Business, Will and Probate

Electronic Signatures and Legal Documents During COVID-19, we saw the rise in electronic signatures to avoid face-to-face contact. But is your electronic signature legally binding? How does the recipient know that it was you that signed the document? Our Firm has recently welcomed the use of DocuSign to sign Contracts…

21 Sep 2020

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Pest and Building: When Do I Request One?

Contract Law, Conveyancing, Property

Pest and Building: When Do I Request One? For some home buyers, purchasing a house is unfamiliar territory. There are many steps to consider and it can quickly become a stressful task. Our experienced Conveyancing team make aim to prevent uncertainty and promote a stress-free experience when it comes to…

26 May 2020

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Equilaw Breaks The 1,000 PEXA Transaction Milestone!

About Equilaw, Latest News, Property, Sales of Business

Equilaw Breaks The 1,000 PEXA Transaction Milestone! Equilaw Solicitors was an early adopter of the online real property transaction service known as PEXA, an online property exchange network, for playing a leading role in bringing property transactions online and assisting peers in the network. Equilaw is now one of very…

11 May 2020

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Auctions and House Inspections Resume

Community, Property

Auctions and House Inspections Resume! It has been announced that traditional property inspections and onsite auctions will resume from Saturday, 9 May. The guidelines issued by the NSW Government require that social distancing of 1.5 metres is maintained, numbers entering premises are controlled and that contact details for all persons…

02 Mar 2020

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Home Building Warranty Claims – Your Rights

Conveyancing, Property, Renting

Home Building Warranty Claims – Your Rights At Equilaw we have noticed that a significant number of properties built around the Muswellbrook and Scone areas over the last decade are showing significant and worsening structural defects. Even if you were not the original purchaser or builder you may have rights…

21 Feb 2020

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Do I Really Need a Pest and Building Report When Buying a Property?

Conveyancing, Leasing, Property, Renting

Do I really need a Pest and Building Report when buying a property? While there may be no law requiring a Pest and Building Report to be carried out on a property you are purchasing, there are several very good reasons why you should engage a professional to inspect the…

21 Feb 2020

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How To Get In The Property Market Soon

Community, Property, Renting

How To Get In The Property Market Soon The First Home Loan Deposit Scheme has been introduced by the Government to help First Home Buyers get into the property market sooner. Instead of spending years trying to save a 20% deposit, the Government can guarantee you 15% of the deposit…

01 Oct 2019

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Bankruptcy And Its Effect Upon Your Home

Commercial Law, Family Law, Litigation, Property, Will and Probate

Bankruptcy And Its Effect Upon Your Home Should you enter into bankruptcy, whether voluntary or involuntary, a Trustee is appointed to manage your estate and does so by taking charge of your income streams, assets and liabilities. This will often include the family home should it be in your sole…