Merry Christmas to all property buyers!
If there is one thing we know for certain, it is that the property market in Queensland is booming. As a result of this increase in Buyers, we have seen…
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Insolvent Estates
Have you been nominated as an executor or are the next of kin for someone who has died without a valid Will? Did you know that, during his or her…
What you must consider before signing a Business Contract
Buying a business can be an overwhelming event for both the Buyer and the Seller and the opportunity to buy or sell at a price might seem simply too good…
Testamentary Discretionary Trusts
Quite often a client will come to us and say they have heard about a Will that provides for a ‘testamentary discretionary trust’ and they want to know if it…
Property Contracts- Correct Purchaser?
In the Queensland property market, solicitors are often an afterthought when it comes to commencing the sale or purchase of a residential property. Unfortunately, by the time “legal” gets subbed…
Recovering Land Tax – Points to Consider for Tenants and Landlords
As land tax can be a significant expense for investment property owners, when considering a lease, it will be of interest for both the potential lessor and the tenant whether…
Common Estate Planning Traps to Avoid
As with most estate administration matters, we see clients that are left with difficult circumstances after their parent has passed away. Sometimes, those clients are survived by step parents, who…
Debts and Statute of Limitations
Ever wanted to know the best way to secure a Loan to your children for purchase of their home? Make sure that you have a formal Loan Agreement with conditions…
Buying Off the Plan Developments: Buyer Beware
The economy has bounced far better than everyone expected and this has resulted in a surge in property buying. As the economy expands, the more frequent speculative option of buying…
Queensland Property Contracts – Lockdown Makes No Difference
Picture this: it’s Saturday evening. You are waiting nervously next to your phone with a glass of wine to take the edge off; waiting anxiously, after seeing your dream home at an inspection that morning. Why so serious? You have submitted an intention to make an offer…
The Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill 2021 passed by Queensland Parliament
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Key functions of an Agreement to Lease and its enforceability
From both the perspective of a potential Landlord or a tenant, an Agreement to Lease is often an important document that can highlight key points that are in agreement, prior to a Lease being prepared. If done correctly, it can reduce the points of negotiation or…