Category Archives: Conveyancing

Changes to the First Home Owner Grant – Duties Amendment (First Home – New Home) Act 2011

Posted on November 5, 2011 by admin

From 1 January 2012 the current NSW First Home Plus Scheme (“FHP”) will be replaced by the First Home – New Home Scheme.   FHP provides exemptions (or partial concession) on stamp duty for first home buyers in NSW on … Continue reading →

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End of Financial Year

Posted on July 1, 2011 by admin

Burke Elphick & Mead would like to wish our clients and colleagues all the very best for the end of financial year. We hope the year was prosperous for you and may the next 12 months bring new and exciting … Continue reading →

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Recent Amendments to the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999

Posted on April 14, 2011 by admin

In September 2010 a discussion paper regarding the Building and Construction Industry Security of Payment Act 1999 (NSW) (“the SOP Act”) identified a number of issues regarding fundamental operations of the SOP Act. In particular, the paper highlighted the difficulties … Continue reading →

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Welcome to Andrew Fletcher – Commercial Lawyer

Posted on March 4, 2011 by admin

We are pleased to welcome Andrew Fletcher, solicitor, to the Commercial Law Team of Burke Elphick & Mead Lawyers.  Andrew's experience in the Newcastle and Hunter region has seen him build a rapport with local clients and businesses. His areas … Continue reading →

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Facebook

Posted on February 25, 2011 by admin

Burke Elphick & Mead Lawyers are now utilising the Facebook facility to pass on information to our clients. The Facebook page will be used to provide information on some of the more interesting or lesser known facts of our legal … Continue reading →

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