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Understanding Planning Permits – Victoria
In Victoria, local councils are responsible for issuing planning permits which are typically regulated by planning schemes. If you are unsure as to whether you need a planning permit for a project, you should contact your local council or engage a planning professional to determine whether you require a planning permit for your development. What […]
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Changes to stamp duty for spouse transfers from 1 July 2017
The 2017/2018 Victorian Budget has made substantial changes to land duty and tax payments in a bid to make the system for housing affordability more equitable. New home buyers and investors need to be aware of changes to the duty now applicable to certain property transfers. Part of the Budget changes include the abolition […]
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Take care when buying a property ‘Off the Plan’
The term “buying off the plan” usually refers to purchasing a property that is not yet registered as a separate lot with the government department responsible for land title registrations, or not yet built. Buying off the plan can refer to the purchase of a block of vacant land that is part of a […]
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The law of Easements
Many people have heard of an easement, but what is it? In general terms, it is a right to use property belonging to someone else. Ordinarily, we think of property rights as sacred – why should anyone else be able to use my property? However, an easement is an exception to the usually sacred […]
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Take care when buying a property off the Plan
The term “buying off the plan” usually refers to purchasing a property that is not yet registered as a separate lot with the government department responsible for land title registrations, or not yet built. Buying off the plan can refer to the purchase of a block of vacant land that is part of a subdivision, […]
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