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Bare Trust

Published on: 21/11/2024

A bare trust, also known as a simple trust, is a straightforward form of trust where the trustee holds the assets on behalf of the beneficiary until the beneficiary is entitled to receive them.

Property Law

Electronic Conveyancing

Published on: 08/11/2016

We are proud and very excited to confirm that Elizabeth Palumbo from Kelly and Chapman’s Property Department has now conducted the firm’s first electronic conveyancing settlement using the “PEXA” platform.

Property Law

1 July new CGT withholding payments for real property sales of $2M or more

Published on: 03/07/2016

New requirements for contracts of sale of real estate worth $2M or more entered into from 1 July 2016. All purchasers of such real estate must withhold 10 percent of the purchase price unless they are given a clearance certificate by the vendor.

Property Law

Contracts – to read or not to read !

Published on: 11/05/2015

When helping our client Purchasers, a review of the Contract of Sale and Vendor’s Statement (Section 32) by Kelly and Chapman before signing will give you an understanding of what it is that you will be signing if your are the winning bidder.

Property Law

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