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The Importance of Making a Will
Preparing a Will is essential. It is an opportunity for you to have your say in how your affairs are managed before it’s too late. The Importance of Making a Will If a person wants their estate to be distributed in a particular way upon their death, a will is essential. Making a Will can...
GST Withholding at Settlement
Entering into a Contract to purchase or sell a new residential property after 1 July 2018? Check out this article to see if you’re required to withhold GST! If you are purchasing a property and have entered into a Contract after 1 July 2018, you may be required to withhold an amount from the Seller...
Keeping you home safe with compliant smoke alarms and safety switches
When purchasing or selling your property, you must ensure that there are compliant smoke alarms and safety switches installed in the property. In Queensland, it is an offence under the Fire and Rescue Service Act 1990 if a compliant smoke alarm is not installed and under the Electrical Safety Regulation 2002, all domestic residences constructed...
Important Steps to Know When Selling Your Property
Selling your home can be Stressful Dealing with Agents and Buyers and potentially buying a new house at the same time can be daunting and stressful. While the checklist of what you are required to do is a lot shorter than if you are a Buyer there are some very important steps that can affect...
Do I Need to Provide a Pool Safety Certificate to Sell my House?
Pool safety laws have reduced the number of drownings, and are an important factor in the sale of properties with pools. Do I need to provide a Pool Safety Certificate to sell my house? No, but you will need to provide a Form 36 -Notice of No Pool Safety Certificate. Pool Safety Certificate Simply if...
Top 5 Notary Public Frequently Asked Questions Explained
Don’t worry! It’s natural to have questions. 1. What is a Notary Public? A Notary Public in Queensland is a solicitor appointed by the Archbishop of Canterbury, England to witness the signing of important documents, to administer oaths and witness Statutory Declarations and to certify true and correct, copies of original documents for both national...
An Introduction to Community Management Schemes
Purchasing a unit and don’t understand what a CMS is? It is important that Lot Owners familiarise themselves with their CMS to ensure that they adhere to the requirements and obligations set out therein. Why have a community management scheme (CMS)? A CMS is an important part in helping to regulate the body corporate. When...
Thinking of Selling Your Property?
Selling a property can be a stressful process. Your expert conveyancing lawyer will help make the conveyancing process as easy as possible so that you can relax and enjoy the process as much as possible. Below is a checklist of what you will usually need to do at each stage of the sale process: Signing...
A Guide to Transferring Property Ownership
There are many situations where you might be required to transfer land. This could be giving the property as a gift to your children, setting up a trust or company for tax benefits or there has been a breakdown in your relationship. This article will assist you through the process, to ensure the transfer goes...
Intellectual Property in Entertainment
Whether you have written a book, composed a song, taken a photo, or produced film media, we can help. What You Need to Know Protection of your work begins with your intellectual property, and no matter the size of your project, you need to know your rights. Some rights are automatic, meaning you don’t need...
Buying Residential Real Estate as a Foreign Person in Australia
To begin with, a foreign person may only enter the Australian property market if their entry adds to the market—helping to support Australia’s economic growth. Therefore, the Australian government allows foreign persons to purchase only new dwellings and vacant land for development. Who needs to apply? Both foreign residents and non-residents must apply for foreign...
A Guide to Stamp Duty for First Home Buyers
Looking to buy your first home? Here’s everything you need to know about Stamp Duty. What is Stamp Duty? Stamp duty (also known as transfer duty) is a tax charged for the registered transfer of property by the State government. In Queensland, this is managed by the Office of State Revenue (OSR). Stamp duty can...