January 2018 | PETER SPEAKMAN & CO LAWYERS

January 31, 2018
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Adverse Possession – FAQs

What is adverse possession? Pursuant to s8 of the Limitation of Actions Act the title owner of land loses the right to claim repossession of that land after 15 years (subject to qualifications). At the expiration of the 15-year period the title to the land is extinguished (s18). I think my boundaries are out what should I […]

January 16, 2018
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Practice Area, Property
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Title Insurance

As an additional service to our clients we offer Title Insurance through Stewart Title. We do not receive any form of commission or payment from Stewart Title when referring our clients. Title insurance provides property owners with protection against unknown risks and is a valuable tool to manage these risks. Cover is provided for a […]

Divorce, Separation, Breakup, Marriage Split

January 9, 2018
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Family Law, Practice Area
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You want a divorce?

What is a Divorce? The granting of a divorce by the Court does not determine issues about the distribution of property, financial support (maintenance) or parenting arrangements for your children. A divorce merely provides formal recognition that your marriage has ended. The only ground for divorce is that the marriage has broken down and there […]

January 9, 2018
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Practice Area, Taxation
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Vacant residential land tax applies from 1 January 2018

Just another reason to stay home! A “vacant residential land tax” applies from 1 January 2018 to homes in inner and middle Melbourne that were unoccupied for in excess of 6 months in the preceding calendar year. The new tax is in addition to land tax, the absentee owner surcharge, and the federal annual vacancy […]

Month: January 2018

Adverse Possession – FAQs

Title Insurance

You want a divorce?

Vacant residential land tax applies from 1 January 2018

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