8 October 2026

When someone lodges a caveat against your property, NSW Land Registry Services (NSW LRS) may refuse to register a transfer, mortgage, plan or other dealing that the caveat’s terms prohibit. A caveat does not necessarily prevent you from entering into a contract for sale. It may, however, prevent settlement or registration until one of four …

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Divorce in Australia is a no-fault, administrative process governed by the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth). You don’t need to prove wrongdoing, and in the most cases, won’t appear in court. Divorce applications do not cover parenting arrangements, property or superannuation division. These will require separate legal processes. Eligibility: do you qualify? The sole ground …

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You sign the contract, pay the deposit, and choose a lot number on a plan. The building itself doesn’t exist yet, and won’t for a year or more. An off the plan purchase runs on different rules to buying an established home. The rules govern what the vendor must disclose before you sign. They also …

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