Adverse Possession: When Risk Brings Reward

The case of McFarland v Gertos [2018] NSWSC 1629 is one which garnered significant media interest. Bill Gertos (the Defendant) took possession of a vacant (seemingly abandoned) property in 1998… Continue reading Adverse Possession: When Risk Brings Reward

It Takes a Village: Our Journey to 100% Digital Property Settlements

As an industry we are soon approaching the next in a series of milestones in the transition to e-Conveyancing, with all mainstream transactions in NSW required to be lodged electronically… Continue reading It Takes a Village: Our Journey to 100% Digital Property Settlements

CASEFLASH: The Sun Does Not Set on a Property Development Plan

In brief In the Supreme Court case of Silver Star Fashions Pty Ltd v Dal Broi [2018] NSWSC 1445, the Court was called upon to consider whether a number of… Continue reading CASEFLASH: The Sun Does Not Set on a Property Development Plan

A New Age of Conveyancing Leaders

“I am so proud of our industry and how far we’ve come.” Peta Stewart, Peta Stewart Conveyancing “This is the pinnacle of my career.” Merrill Phillips, Stacks Law On Saturday… Continue reading A New Age of Conveyancing Leaders

Interoperability – I‘ve heard the word but what’s it all about?

As we approach the 1 July 2019, NSW Office of Registrar General electronic conveyancing mandate, the next issue to be progressed is the feasibility of “interoperability” within the national electronic… Continue reading Interoperability – I‘ve heard the word but what’s it all about?