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High-Level Explainer: Changes to the NSW Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979
On 14 May 2020, The NSW Government made a series of amendments to the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (NSW) (EP&A Act). Here’s what you need to know.
Read moreUntangling the Evictions Moratorium for NSW Residential and Commercial Tenancies
With record high underemployment rates during COVID-19, millions of Australians are having trouble affording their usual rent payments.
Read moreA Lawyer’s Guide to the NSW Evictions Moratorium
Almost one million people lost their jobs while the underemployment rate increased to 13.7% when the Federal Government shut down non-essential services.
Read moreHow Dentons Kensington Swan is Supporting Clients During the COVID-19 Outbreak
Law firms have a critical role to play during this challenging time, as they guide their clients through rapid changes in the law.
Read moreVerification of Identity Checks in the Age of Social Distancing
Many lawyers and mortgagees may be left wondering how best to comply with their verification of identity obligations for conveyancing and mortgage transactions during this time.
Read moreManaging Risk in Electronic Land Transactions
With one mandate deadline for electronic lodgment of land dealings remaining, Thomson Reuters author, lecturer and sole practitioner Greg Stilianou reflects on managing risk when engaging in online property transactions.
Read moreThe Electronic Conveyancing National Law, Forged Mortgages and Immediate Indefeasibility [Sample Article]
The introduction of the Electronic Conveyancing National Law (ECNL), with its emphasis on the verification of identity (VOI) of the mortgagor by a mortgagee, is expected to reduce the registration…
Read moree-Conveyancing – Coming, Ready or Not [Webinar]
Are you ready? The mandatory use of PEXA for the majority of mortgage and conveyancing transactions is fast approaching for New South Wales, Victoria and Western Australia and its impact…
Read moreThe Challenges of Executing Deeds in the Digital Age [Infographic]
Thomson Reuters recently presented a webinar on the valid execution of deeds and documents: E-Signed – and Sealed? Executing Deeds in the Digital Age. Tim Perry, Head of Corporate and…
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