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What Is Probate in NSW and When Do You Need It
What probate actually means If you have been named as an executor, one of the first questions you will hit is what is probate in NSW and whether you even need it. A grant of probate is the Supreme Court of NSW's confirmation that the will is valid and that the...
How Long Does Probate Take in NSW, and Can You Sell the House Before It Is Granted
How long probate takes in NSW If you are an executor, the honest answer to how long does probate take in NSW is that it comes in two parts, and only one of them is in your control. The first part is the time it takes to prepare the application: gathering the death...
How to Contest a Will in NSW: Who Can Claim and the Deadlines
What contesting a will means in NSW When people ask how to contest a will, they usually mean one of two different things, and the difference matters. The most common is a family provision claim: asking the Supreme Court of NSW for a share, or a larger share, of an...
Buying a Commercial Investment With an Existing Tenant
Purchasing a tenanted commercial property can be an attractive proposition: immediate rental income, an established business in place, and a ready made investment from day one. But buying a tenanted property is not simply buying bricks and mortar plus rent. You are...
Commercial Property: Five Legal Matters to Review Each Year
The end of the financial year is a natural point for business owners and property investors to pause, review their position, and take stock of what needs attention. Beyond the accounting and tax conversations, it is also one of the best times to review the legal side...
Cooling-Off Periods in NSW: The Rights Most Buyers Don’t Know They Have
The NSW cooling-off period is real, useful, and full of conditions buyers do not know. Here is what it actually does, when it disappears, and how to use it properly.
5 Contract Clauses NSW Buyers Sign Without Reading (And Regret)
Most NSW buyers sign the contract for sale without reading the fine print. These five clauses cause the most regret, and what each one really means before you sign.
The Real Cost of a Cheap Fixed-Fee Conveyancer (And What You Pay For Later)
That low fixed-fee conveyancing quote rarely covers the full job. Here is what gets added later in NSW, why cheap often means high volume, and how to spot a fair flat fee before you sign.
Conveyancer vs Property Lawyer in NSW: Which One Actually Protects You
A NSW conveyancer and a property lawyer both handle settlements, but the gap between them only shows up when a deal goes wrong. Here is the real difference and how to choose the right one for your matter.
Stamp Duty and the Foreign Purchaser Surcharge: What Changes Your Bill in NSW
After the price itself, stamp duty is the biggest cost in a NSW purchase. Concessions, surcharges, and trust traps can change your bill by tens of thousands. Here is what to plan before you sign.
Off-the-Plan Purchases in NSW: The Hidden Risks Developers Will Not Highlight
Off-the-plan looks like a clean way to buy tomorrow’s property at today’s price. The real risks sit inside the contract. Sunset clauses, variation rights, deposit exposure, and the valuation gap explained.
Why Reviewing Your Superannuation Matters
Most business owners and commercial property investors keep a close eye on their assets—but superannuation often gets left in the “set and forget” basket. Super doesn’t automatically form part of your estate, and that can be...
Retail vs Commercial Leases: Why the Distinction Matters More Than You Think
In the world of property and business, not all leases are created equal. One of the most common — and costly — points of confusion is the difference between a retail lease and a commercial lease. Although they may appear similar on paper, the legal obligations,...
Conveyancing & AML Compliance
When you buy or sell property, there’s more happening behind the scenes than contracts and settlement dates. One of the biggest changes in Australia is the introduction of Anti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance for solicitors. Why AML...
The Going Concern: Selling Real Estate GST Free
Selling real estate usually attracts 10% GST. However, a sale can be GST-free if it qualifies as a "sale of a going concern". In essence, this occurs where the Vendor transfers a live, operating enterprise with everything necessary for the Purchaser to continue...
An Introduction to Gelder Peters Law
IT’s been a while since we checked in, and we have some exciting news! Hi Friends,As a valued client, friend, supplier and/or partner, we are excited to share some news with you.Our firm has a new brand, name, home and email: Gelder Peters Law...
Estate Planning: What Every Professional Should Know
Estate planning is a critical component of financial and personal risk management yet it is often overlooked until it’s too late.
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