Benefit and Burden: How to Modify or Remove Restrictive Covenants affecting your land

Restrictive Covenants limit how land can be used, benefiting neighbouring properties by maintaining standards like building materials or limiting the number of dwellings.  Their aim is to protect neighbouring property values and characteristics but can be restrictive for landowners.  In this article we explore how you can apply to either remove or modify a restrictive …

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TITLE INSURANCE IS A MUST: our number 1 recommendation to all parties entering into a conveyancing transaction

Title Insurance Coverage Title insurance is a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of real estate transactions. While the purchase of property can be an exciting venture, it can come with hidden risks that might not be immediately apparent when inspecting a potential property.  Title insurance serves as a protective shield for purchasers in a conveyancing …

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Survivorship Applications: What to do when a proprietor is deceased

What is a Survivorship Application? The usual mode of ownership of property for a married couple or de-facto partnership is Joint Proprietors. Whether it is your Principle Place of Residence (PPR) or investment property, you will note that you are registered on your Certificate of Title as Joint Proprietors. In a situation where one or …

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