‘Asset’ Category

PEXA has revolutionised property settlement

Buying and selling property electronically is now a reality for Australian Property Lawyers and Conveyancers with Australia’s first national e-Conveyancing network, Property Exchange Australia (PEXA). Today, PEXA launched full functionality in New South Wales, with the ability to complete property transfers online. The introduction of electronic conveyancing in Australia is the biggest industry reform for […]

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The impact of recent changes to the Environmental Planning & Assessment Amendment (Fire Safety) Regulation on property values

As of July 18th 2014 a number of changes came into play for the Environmental Planning and Assessment Amendment (Fire Safety) Regulation. These include changes to requirements for Complying Development Certificates (CDCs) and Construction Certificates (CCs), such as the removal of building fire safety reports when submitting a CDC. The NSW Government Building Professionals Board […]

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How does our property management, asset management and facilities management team shape up?

The management team at Preston Rowe Paterson has never been stronger, from property management, to asset management to facilities management we have property management covered! We manage a wide range of properties, our experience extends (but is not limited) to retail, industrial, commercial, heritage and residential properties, along with wharf’s, pool’s, theaters, restaurants and outdoor […]

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Purchasing property as an asset under Self-Managed Super Funds continues to rise

As a result of the new borrowing guidelines introduced in 2007, purchasing property as an asset under a self-managed super fund (SMSF) has become extremely popular. The ATOs March 2014 figures show an increase of 129,282 SMSFs between June 2009 and March 2014. Self-managed super funds can invest in properties directly or indirectly via property […]

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The Environmental Upgrade Agreement

Preston Rowe Paterson offer a number of sustainability services that assist owners in the Environmental Upgrade Agreement process, which gives existing commercial and industrial owners access to finance for environmental improvements. Activities classified as an upgrade under the EUA include improving energy or water efficiency, reducing waste and greenhouse gas emissions, recycling, pollution prevention or […]

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