Category Archives: Family Law

Buying a Home? show, but does a seller have to tell ?

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Matthew Oakley

Under the standard Contract for the Sale of Land, the Purchaser takes the property as it is.  For example, the Purchaser normally has little claim regarding quality issues, such as a ceiling fan that is not in working order or … Continue reading →

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Paid for a Tree change? Not So Breezy!

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Matthew Oakley

  As from 1 July 2011, the State Government of New South Wales introduced the ‘Regional Relocation Home Buyers Grant’. This scheme will operate for four years, in order to encourage more people to live in regional areas. Eligible applicants … Continue reading →

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Solar Panels – Who Gets The Income After You Sell?

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Matthew Oakley

The Federal Government has encouraged the installation of solar panels with attractive income stream from sales back to the electricity grid.  However, this has created a number of issues when buying or selling your home. If the solar panels were … Continue reading →

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Free Family Law Mediation Can Cost You More Than You Think

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Matthew Oakley

It is not only a good idea but the Family Law Act requires a separating couple to make a genuine effort to negotiate a settlement of all issues (children and property) prior to any Court action being commenced.  These are … Continue reading →

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New Residential Tenancy Laws – How Will They Affect you?

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Matthew Oakley

  The Residential Tenancy Act 2010 (NSW) ( the ‘Act’) came into effect on 31 January 2011.  While the Act aims to improve tenancy laws in NSW, there are still some uncertainties the Act does not clarify.  In effect, there are … Continue reading →

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