Strata Law Reforms

New strata legislation came into effect on 30 November 2016, bringing about changes that affect all people living in or owning Strata Title property. This article examines the impact of the new legislation on strata by-laws, which all strata scheme residents (tenants and owners) must adhere to in accordance with the Strata Schemes Management Act

How to grow your conveyancing business by applying for awards

For many conveyancers, especially those with newer businesses, growth is a constant challenge. AIC NSW asked two business award-winning conveyancers how applying for business awards has helped them fuel their business growth. Local exposure and networking Alicia Windeisen from Conveyancing Smart and Michelle Kent from Kent Conveyancing have not only won small business awards, they

Smart property: How blockchain will transform real estate

For better or for worse, house prices are at an all-time high. This article isn’t about how we change that. It’s about the hidden costs and inefficiencies of our housing markets, and how an emerging technology, Blockchain, is poised to transform the way we buy and sell real estate, and potentially much more. Blockchain? Isn’t

Office of State Revenue and State Debt Recovery Name Change

As at 31 July 2017 the Office of State Revenue and State Debt Recovery are now called Revenue NSW. The new name and visual identity will help achieve greater awareness and understanding of the role the combined organisation has in delivering effective revenue management that supports and enables government priorities. Through our services, we deliver

Our Dream House Was a Meth Lab*

Methamphetamine, also known as ice or meth, has become a nationwide problem in Australia, causing devastating social impacts that mirror those in New Zealand and many other countries. Increasing demand for the drug has driven an increase in the number of laboratories producing it. For many illegal drug manufacturers, residential dwellings—particularly those that are not