Legal Resources Library
A curated directory of official government agencies, legislation acts, tax guidelines, and professional bodies in Australia.
New South Wales Property Legislation
Conveyancing Act 1919 (NSW)
The primary legislation governing property transfers, contract exchanges, vendor disclosures, and settlement in New South Wales.
Read NSW Registry ActConveyancing (Sale of Land) Regulation 2022 (NSW)
Prescribes the specific documents and certificates a vendor must attach to a contract of sale before marketing a property in NSW.
Read NSW Registry ActProperty and Stock Agents Act 2002 (NSW)
Regulates licensing and conduct of real estate agents in NSW, clarifying that owners are fully permitted to sell their own property directly.
Read NSW Registry ActStrata Schemes Management Act 2015 (NSW)
Governs management of strata schemes in NSW, specifying disclosure items required when selling apartments or townhouses.
Read NSW Registry ActResidential Tenancies Act 2010 (NSW)
Governs residential leases and landlord-tenant relationships, relevant for structured lease-back and option arrangements.
Read NSW Registry ActSuccession Act 2006 (NSW)
Governs wills, probate, inheritance, and the powers of executors to administer and sell estate properties.
Read NSW Registry ActFederal & Commonwealth Legislation
Income Tax Assessment Act 1997 (Cth)
Contains the federal provisions governing Capital Gains Tax (CGT), holding rules, and the main residence exemption.
Read Commonwealth ActFamily Law Act 1975 (Cth)
Federal law regulating matrimonial property settlements, separation assets, and court-ordered property sales.
Read Commonwealth ActAustralian Taxation Office (ATO) Guides
ATO Guide: Property and Capital Gains Tax
Official federal tax guidelines on property sales, cost base calculations, held discounts, and reporting requirements.
ATO Guide: Main Residence Exemption
Detailed eligibility rules for capital gains tax exemptions when selling your primary place of residence.
ATO Guide: Downsizer Super Contributions
Enables eligible individuals aged 55+ to contribute up to $300,000 from their home sale proceeds into superannuation.
NSW Government Departments & Courts
NSW Fair Trading - Property Sales
The official regulatory guide on property sales rights, cooling-off rules, and real estate agent guidelines in NSW.
Revenue NSW - Land Tax & Stamp Duty
NSW State revenue portal detailing current land tax thresholds, exemptions, and stamp duty rates.
NSW Supreme Court - Probate Registry
Official Supreme Court registry instructions for executor probate filing, will validation, and inheritance asset administration.
Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia
Official federal court site detailing asset division guides, consent orders, and property settlement rules during divorce or separation.
Advisory & Registry Search Services
Law Society of NSW - Find a Solicitor
The official professional registry for verified and licensed legal practitioners in New South Wales.
Australian Property Institute - Find a Valuer
Professional body representing registered, certified property valuers across Australia.
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