Stephanie Matthews, Author at Bermuda Law Blog

28 Mar 2023

EIC Policy Changes may lead to Revival of Bermuda’s Condo Market

Whilst lawyers and accountants swiftly took to their spreadsheets to re-calculate various fees and stamp duties following a number of increases announced with this year’s budget, the real estate community – both agents and legal practitioners, welcomed a positive amendment to the Economic Investment Certificate...

21:20 / Miscellaneous / Stephanie Matthews

02 Dec 2022

Stamp Duties Amendment Act 2022

The enactment of The Stamp Duties Amendment Act 2022 (“SDAA 2022”) earlier this year, amending the provisions of, inter alia, Head 31 of the Stamp Duties Act 1976 (“SDA 1976”), brought a welcome cost saving to those wishing to refinance an existing mortgage where the...

14:57 / Legislation / MJM Barristers & Attorneys / Stephanie Matthews

05 Dec 2019

An Overview of Compulsory First Registration

The Land Title Registration Act 2011 (“LTRA 2011”) became operative on 14 June 2018 and the Land Title Registrar activated the first three trigger events at the end of August 2018. What exactly does this mean and how has this affected property transactions over the last...

17:13 / Property Law / Stephanie Matthews

Author: Stephanie Matthews

EIC Policy Changes may lead to Revival of Bermuda’s Condo Market

Stamp Duties Amendment Act 2022

An Overview of Compulsory First Registration