They are right to do so. Building, restoring and improving residences throughout Newcastle and the Hunter Region is a popular form of investment, but problems arise when there is no Home Warranty Insurance in place, or it is insufficient to cover the extent of the work. The question arises as a result of the terms […]
In an era of decreasing homeownership and rising property prices, many parents are helping their children to purchase property, often as joint owners. Lawyer TERRY MORGAN advises caution; parents could be hit hard by capital gains tax. A joint ownership arrangement can create a Capital Gains Tax (CGT) trap for the parents. The child pays […]
Property prices in today’s market can be steep, and obtaining finance may be difficult. Getting help from family to enter the property market makes sense, but the finer details of agreements made over the kitchen table are often overlooked, writes TERRY MORGAN.
As part of Law Week 2013 last month, Baker Love Lawyers partner TERRY MORGAN presented a seminar on Neighbourhood Disputes. Neighbourhood disputes can encompass a large variety of areas, but perhaps the most commonly recognised issues are trees, fences, or perhaps a combination of the two, he writes with JANINE WILSON.
