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Government to Privatise LPI
The New South Wales Government has decided to privatise the Land and Property Information (LPI). This should be of concern to all citizens of New South Wales.
Major Changes to Strata Laws
New Strata laws will start on 30 November 2016. They have been modernised to fit the reality of living in a strata townhouse or apartment today. The new building defect scheme will start on 1 July 2017. Currently more than a quarter of NSW’s population lives in, owns or manages strata.
Small Business and Unfair Contract Terms
Standard forms of contract have long been a bone of contention for small business operators as they are seen as “one-sided” and “non-negotiable”. All that will change on 12 November 2016 when the Amendment (Small Business and Unfair Contract Terms) Act 3026 (“Small Business Act”) commences. It will extend the notion of unfair standard form…
Powers of Attorney: Limitations, Conditions, Additional Powers and Enduring Powers
Any power that you grant to your attorney will be interpreted strictly. For instance if you grant to your attorney a power to sell and lease this does not include a power to lease with an option to purchase. With every power, specific and unambiguous expression is needed.