Each year thousands people die without leaving a Will and all too often this creates more worries, expense and sometimes hardship for the family of the deceased at a time of bereavement. Think about it now, what would happen to your family and loved ones if you were to die without a Will? When a […]
Read MoreYou might hear the term “at arms length” thrown about in relation to commercial transactions but what exactly does it mean? The legal definition of arm’s length Legally, when parties are negotiating commercial transactions, there is an expectation that both parties are ‘at arm’s length’. This simply means that both parties are independent of each […]
Read MoreThe two main types of co-ownership in Australia are:- Tenants in common; or Joint tenants. When you purchase a property with someone else, you can nominate how your interest in the property will be held: either as joint tenants or tenants in common. This will be recorded on the Certificate of Title. Whether you elect […]
Read More1. Download and complete the the following forms from Titles Queensland. Form 1 – Transfer Form 24 – Property information (transfer) Form 25 – Foreign ownership information (only complete this form if the transferee is a foreign person 2. Transfer duty, or stamp duty, is a tax that applies to a transfer of dutiable property. […]
Read MoreSpousal maintenance is a support payment made to a partner who is unable to support his or herself after the parties have separated or divorced. Parties in a de facto relationship are also eligible to receive de facto partner maintenance, in circumstances where a de facto partner is unable to support themselves after the relationship […]
Read MoreRecently, there have been changes proposed to NSW residential tenancy laws that are designed to protect victims of domestic violence. These laws – which will be reviewed for legislation in 2017 – will allow victimised women and children to bypass the regular tenancy obligations and leave their rental property immediately without penalty for lack of […]
Read MoreCost-Effective and Time-Saving: Crafting an agreement from scratch can be daunting and expensive if you’re starting with legal consultations right off the bat. A well-crafted template designed for the Australian market is a cost-effective solution. It saves you time and money, allowing you to fill in the specifics without the need to reinvent the wheel. […]
Read MoreBy using a property lease, the property owner protects their investment in a couple of ways. Firstly, it clearly sets out the do’s and don’ts of the leasing arrangement so both parties understand their obligations to each other. Secondly, if the tenant breaches any of the lease terms, then the landlord can take action based […]
Read MoreCircumstances may arise when a tenant seeks to sub-let or assign their lease over retail premises. Especially in the so-called ‘sharing economy’, some retail stores are seeking to economise on space and real-estate costs. For example, the retail premises may be too large for their business needs or the lessee is seeking an alternative to […]
Read MoreIntellectual Property (IP) refers to a unique idea, knowledge, invention, trademark, design, logo/brand, concept, the application of something or similar that you have created or thought up. Types of IP includes copyright, patents, designs, trademarks, plant varieties, or trade secrets. This page outlines a range of contracts that you can use to protect your intellectual […]
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