When a couple separates, whether they have been married or in a de facto relationship, they usually need to resolve how to divide their assets, including property, superannuation, debts and other liabilities. […]
Maybe you didn’t see it coming. Maybe you’ve known it was going to happen for some time. Maybe it’s a well-contained no-fault divorce. Maybe it’s not so amicable. Either way, you’ve got a few things to worry about right now… (Before you consider the Common Divorce Pitfalls) […]
When a couple separate, whether they have been married or in a de facto relationship, they need to resolve how to divide their assets, including their assets, debts, and superannuation. […]
If you are a landlord or a tenant of any commercial premises, it is important for you to be aware of potential legal pitfalls which could ultimately cause you to be significantly penalised. One such pitfall to be mindful of is the need for certain leases of land to have Western Australia Planning Commission (”WAPC”) approval pursuant to the Planning and Development Act (WA) 2005. […]
The Queensland Government has recently established a review of Queensland’s property laws with a view to reducing red tape, regulation and property law duplication. This review examining legislation including the Property Law Act 1974, Land Sales Act 1984 and the Body Corporate and Community Management Act 1997. […]
There are a number of important questions to ask (and have answered to your satisfaction) before committing yourself to purchasing real estate in Australia, whether it is to be your principal residence, a residential investment property or a commercial property: […]
In the case of Mather v Abbott [No 2] [2013], the following five lessons for a Landlord were established: […]