Property Archives - Equilaw Solicitors

02 Mar 2020

Home Building Warranty Claims – Your Rights

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

By Equilaw

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

By Equilaw

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

By Equilaw

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…

26 Sep 2018

By Equilaw

Mortgages Made Easy: Obtaining Finance to Buy a Home

Contract Law, Conveyancing, Property

Mortgages Made Easy: Obtaining Finance to Buy a Home Most people buy a home with a combination of their savings, proceeds from the sale of an existing home and a loan from a bank. Securing finance to purchase a property involves a number of steps and expenses. Below is an…

23 Jul 2018

By Equilaw

What Happens If Your House Is Damaged Before Settlement?

Contract Law, Conveyancing, Property

What Happens If Your House Is Damaged Before Settlement? You’ve walked the streets, negotiated with agents and vendors, signed contracts and loan documents and finally await the settlement date with great anticipation. With just a week to go before the big day your lawyer calls to advise you that last…

18 Jun 2018

By Equilaw

Airbnb: Legal Tips For Property Owners

Contract Law, Property, Renting

Airbnb: Legal Tips For Property Owners If you have looked at booking holiday accommodation recently chances are you have come across Airbnb or maybe you know someone who rents out their spare room and is always talking about the extra money they are making. But what is Airbnb exactly, how…

09 May 2018

By Equilaw

Strata Reforms – New Requirements for Developers

Leasing, Property, Renting

Strata Reforms - New Requirements for Developers In November, 2016 the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 (NSW) (the ‘Act’) and Strata Schemes Development Act 2015 (NSW) introduced reforms affecting owners, managers, developers and builders of strata titled properties. The reforms include new processes for the collective sale and refurbishment of…

27 Mar 2018

By Equilaw

Selling Your Home In Autumn

Conveyancing, Property

Selling Your Home In Autumn Spring is traditionally seen as the best time to sell a home, when the weather is warming up and buyers become more active. However, there are a number of studies which have revealed that autumn is equally as good, if not better than, spring to…

27 Mar 2018

By Equilaw

Can Your Ex-De Facto Inherit Under Your Will?

Family Law, Property, Will and Probate

Can Your Ex-De Facto Inherit Under Your Will? Once upon a time you were happily living together with your de facto partner. Roses were bought, dinners were cooked, finances were shared and Wills were signed leaving all your assets to the other partner in the event of what you then…