Bliss Conveyancing

13/10/2026

When parents transfer a farm to a child who will continue the business, the focus is often on keeping the farm operating.

But the parents' future security is just as important.

Before the transfer, the family should discuss:

• Where will the parents live?
• Will they receive money, income or ongoing support?
• Will they retain a right to occupy, lease or licence?
• Who will be responsible for rates, insurance, repairs and farm outgoings?
• What happens to existing loans and guarantees?
• What happens if the child dies, separates, becomes bankrupt or stops farming?
• How does the arrangement affect other children and the parents' wills?

Any promised right for the parents to remain in a farmhouse or receive support should be documented carefully.

A successful farm succession should give the next generation a workable future while ensuring the retiring generation has dignity, clarity and financial security.

If your family is discussing farm succession, contact Bliss Conveyancing on 1300 659 231 or visit https://blissconveyancing.com.au/family-property-transfer. For more information, read our blog at https://tinyurl.com/4barcwbs.

General information only. Every family transfer is different. Obtain advice about your circumstances before signing any document.

13/10/2026

12/10/2026

“Just having a quick look.”

47 property listings later... 👀🏡

Whether you're seriously house hunting, keeping an eye on the neighbourhood, or simply curious about what $1 million gets you these days, property scrolling has a way of getting out of hand.

No judgement from us. We understand. 😄

And when “just looking” eventually turns into “we found one”, Bliss Conveyancing will be here to help.

📞 1300 659 231
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09/10/2026

Many people call the NSW primary production land exemption an “intergenerational farm transfer exemption”.

But that description can make the rules sound narrower than they really are.

Depending on the circumstances, the exemption may apply to transfers between a range of eligible family members, including spouses, grandparents, grandchildren, brothers, sisters and certain extended family members. Former spouses and de facto partners may also fall within the statutory meaning of spouse.

But family connection alone is not enough.

The property must still satisfy the primary production requirements. A rural address, large acreage or rural zoning does not by itself establish eligibility. The dominant use of the land and the commercial character of the primary production activity are important. Hobby farms do not qualify.

Trust and company structures also require careful checking.

Every farm and family arrangement is different. Eligibility should be established from the documents and actual business activities, not assumed from the family connection alone.

Before restructuring or transferring rural property, contact Bliss Conveyancing on 1300 659 231 or visit https://blissconveyancing.com.au/family-property-transfer. For more information, read our blog at https://tinyurl.com/8ka3cuet.

General information only. Every family transfer is different. Obtain advice about your circumstances before signing any document.

08/10/2026

Good conveyancing means understanding today’s requirements and keeping an eye on what’s changing.

Through her roles on the Australian Institute of Conveyancers NSW Board and the PEXA Practitioner Advisory Council, Judy Bliss contributes to conversations about the issues affecting conveyancers and their clients.

These roles give Judy opportunities to share practical experience, raise challenges encountered in everyday transactions and stay engaged with developments across the profession.

For our clients, that supports a proactive approach: following proposed changes, understanding confirmed requirements and explaining what they could mean for your property transaction.

We believe being involved in our profession helps us serve you better.

Your property transfer partners.
📞 1300 659 231
https://blissconveyancing.com.au

08/10/2026

Spring is here, and apparently the “For Sale” signs got the memo. 🌿🏡

With longer days, gardens coming back to life and more people thinking about their next move, spring traditionally brings plenty of property conversations with it.

Whether you're planning to buy, sell, or simply keeping an eye on what's happening in your neighbourhood, here's to a fresh season and whatever comes next.

Bliss Conveyancing
Your Property Transfer Partners
📞 1300 659 231
🌐 blissconveyancing.com.au

06/10/2026

Planning to transfer the family farm to the next generation?

Farm succession can involve much more than changing the names on a title.

Families may also need to consider the farming business, livestock, plant and equipment, water rights, leases, loans, family expectations and the parents' retirement arrangements.

NSW provides a transfer duty exemption that may apply to transfers of primary production land between eligible family members. The exemption is not automatic.

Broadly, the land must be used for an eligible primary production business before and after the transfer. The activity must have a significant commercial purpose and an intention to make a profit. A hobby farm will not qualify.

Transfer duty is only one part of farm succession. Capital gains tax, GST, land tax, income tax, financing, existing securities, succession fairness and retirement income should also be considered.

Planning early gives the family time to choose a structure that supports both the retiring generation and the person continuing the farm.

Planning a family farm transfer? Contact Bliss Conveyancing on 1300 659 231 or or visit https://blissconveyancing.com.au/family-property-transfer. For more information, read our blog at https://tinyurl.com/2fy45792.

General information only. Every family transfer is different. Obtain advice about your circumstances before signing any document.

05/10/2026

Celebrating Judy’s third reappointment! 💚

We’re proud to announce that Judy Bliss has been reappointed to the PEXA Practitioner Advisory Council for FY27, marking her third reappointment to the council.
Judy will continue bringing her practical conveyancing experience and the challenges encountered in everyday property transactions to discussions about the future of digital property settlements.

For Judy, contributing to the profession goes hand in hand with helping clients navigate their property transfers with clarity and confidence.

Congratulations, Judy! From all of us at Bliss Conveyancing, we’re proud to celebrate this milestone with you.

05/10/2026

LOVE THE PROPERTY. CHECK THE REALITY.

You walk through the front door and immediately imagine yourself living there.

You picture where the furniture will go, family gatherings in the kitchen, children playing in the backyard or quiet mornings on the verandah.

Before the inspection has finished, it already feels like your property.

Finding a home you love is exciting. However, that excitement can make it difficult to look objectively at what you are actually buying.

Once buyers become emotionally attached, they may start thinking:

• Someone else will make an offer if I wait
• I will never find another property like this
• I do not want to upset the agent by asking questions
• The problem will probably be easy to fix later
• I have spent so long searching that I need to secure something

These thoughts are understandable, but urgency is not always the same as opportunity.

A beautiful kitchen, fresh paint and carefully styled rooms can create an immediate emotional response.

However, appearances will not tell you:

• Whether renovations have council approval
• Whether easements affect your future plans
• Whether the property has drainage, flooding or bushfire concerns
• Whether a secondary dwelling can be legally occupied
• Whether a strata scheme has defects or proposed special levies
• Whether the boundaries and legal access are clear
• Whether the contract contains unusual conditions
• Whether expensive repairs may be required

You are not simply buying the appearance