26/07/2019
Choosing a conveyancer is an important step when selling or purchasing property. Conveyancers play a critical role as they conduct various searches and checks, prepare legal documents, and arrange settlement.
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26/07/2019
Have you ever considered what happens when someone abandons a property? Imagine a scenario where someone with good legal title to a property decides to walk away and not return.
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23/07/2019
Times and dates in Australian contracts are very important. Missing a deadline can have serious implications. The standard REIQ contract, and most other types of contracts entered into in Australia for that matter, will contain a phrase to the effect of: “Time is of the essence”.
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19/07/2019
The District Court in Cairns made a decision on 17 May 2019 to alter a father’s inheritance to his adult son via his will. The Court enlarged the payment to the son by a factor of five to $100,000.
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15/07/2019
Conveyancing is the legal process of transferring ownership of a land’s legal title from one person to another. What is a conveyancer? What should my conveyancer be able to do? What are the benefits of hiring a law firm to help? Conveyancing firms vs law firms. How do we charge?
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09/07/2019
When a tenancy comes to an end and goods (not including money or personal documents) are left on the premises, the person who was the landlord or property manager may sell the goods or dispose of them .....
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03/07/2019
One of the most common causes of disputes between neighbours are trees.
What is a tree?
Who is responsible for the tree?
Can I access my neighbour’s property to cut and remove overhanging branches from my tree?
What are my rights as a neighbour?
What can you do if a tree is affecting you?
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25/06/2019
The property industry has become increasingly digitalised; from electronic signature software such as DocuSign, to DIY selling platforms such as forsalebyowner.com.au.
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