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Tax Issues
Conveyancing, Tax
19 Dec 24
This checklist covers the most common tax issues and related charges. Includes duty, CGT, lodging fees, land tax and subdivisions.
LPLC Articles
Sunset clauses in off the plan sales
Conveyancing
25 Oct 24
The Sale of Land Act 1962 (Vic) regulates a vendor’s right to end a contract of sale pursuant to a ‘sunset clause’ in residential off the plan sale contracts (ROTP contracts).
LPLC Articles
Make it a rule to include water information certificates
Conveyancing
22 Oct 24
There is a good reason why you should always include a water information certificate in a section 32 statement. The certificates will show the water and sewer lines, which are unregistered easements, and need to be disclosed.
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Foreign Resident Capital Gains Withholding Rule Changes
Tax
12 Dec 24
Legal practitioners acting in property transactions take note that the foreign resident capital gains withholding (FRCGW) rules are changing on 1 January 2025.
News
New CEO to lead LPLC in 2025
03 Dec 24
The Legal Practitioners’ Liability Committee (LPLC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mary Maini as LPLC’s new Chief Executive Officer from 6 January 2025.
News
LPLC Annual Report 2023-2024
31 Oct 24
The LPLC Annual Report for 2023–2024 was tabled in the Victorian Parliament on 31 October 2024.