Tag: Residential

If so, it may be affected by loose-fill asbestos which could mean you are unable to sell or rent your home or investment property in the future. Loose-fill asbestos was commonly used in the 1960’s and 70’s as a form of insulation. Asbestos is a hazardous material and the NSW government is considering options to […]

Quick answer: A title reference number is the unique 8 digit code that identifies a Queensland property in the Automated Titles System, and you will need it to register a lease. Find it on existing title documents or dealing forms issued after 1994, or search by address, lot and plan, or dealing number through Titles […]

Quick answer: To transfer property in the ACT, you complete a Transfer form from the Office of Regulatory Services, send it to the Revenue Office for stamp duty, then lodge the stamped form, Certificate of Title, fee, and any Discharge of Mortgage back with the Office of Regulatory Services. Exemptions can apply for financial agreement […]

Article under Review – Note: the legislation has changed again – please go to Fair Trading for updated information. During 2012, the NSW government reviewed the Swimming Pools Act 1992 and has implemented a number of amendments to minimise the dangers to small children. If you own a swimming pool then you must – Register […]

The tenancy regulations have been changed to prevent children falling from windows and balconies. The changes include: strata schemes with residential lots must install safety devices to all windows which present a risk to children individual strata owners are now allowed to install window safety devices regardless of their scheme’s by-laws as of 1st March […]