Publications - Fiona Sonntag

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2010
"Will the changes to borrowing arrangements by superannuation funds affect you or your clients" by Fiona Sonntag
The Federal Government has made a number of changes to superannuation law for the purpose of reducing the risks for superannuation funds investing in limited recourse borrowing arrangements. The legislation provides further guidance to trustees of superannuation funds but will also prohibit or have the effect of limiting arrangements which were previously allowable.

2006
"Can your neighbour refuse to accept your storm water drainage?
Consider this scenario. You own land (Lot B) which has properties on either side. Lets call them Lots A and C. Since the early 1960’s Lot A has drained its stormwater into a pipe which crosses your land (Lot B), collecting your stormwater and then crosses your neighbour’s land (Lot C), collecting its stormwater and finally runs into an open stormwater drain owned by council. There are no easements over Lots B and C entitling Lots A and B to drain water over them. The owner of Lot C decides he no longer wishes the pipe in his property to carry your stormwater. Fiona Sonntag explains how the court may come to your aid. April 2006.

2005
"Issues regarding the purchase of retail, commercial and industrial property"
When purchasing commercial, industrial or retail property there are many issues which do not arise when purchasing residential property. This article is intended as a service to alert potential purchasers of matters of concern, including: business structures, building code, zoning, maintenance contracts, leases, and environmental issues. October 2005.