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Fact from Fiction – Dispelling Some Common Legal Myths for Your...
Many business owners navigate their operations blindly when it comes to the legal aspects of their company. Some lose their way as myths abound the law, making it difficult for people to distinguish fact from fiction. For that reason, we’re here to dispel these legal myths so you can make informed decisions to improve the...
What to Consider When Seeking a Commercial Lawyer
Aside from being your legal advocate, a lawyer also acts as your counsellor and representative. That is why choosing a lawyer is more complicated than hiring other services. You should look for one who is not only best suited for your legal issues but also one who will make you feel at ease. The first...
Non-Disclosure Agreements – When Should You Have One Arranged?
When doing business, it’s inevitable to deal and share confidential information with individuals or other parties. When confronted with such a situation, you want to make sure of two important things: (1) the other party keeps and respects the confidential information; and (2) they won’t use such information to your detriment. How do you go...
Legal Issues Not to Overlook for Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurs have a lot on their plate, including generating revenue, developing a concept, building a team, implementing strategies, and more. Any legal issues that slip through the cracks in the process are often only addressed when absolutely necessary, which ultimately results in severe financial losses and negative consequences. The reality is that incorporating a business...
Top Reasons Why a Startup Should Seek Legal Advice
For an entrepreneur, starting a new business can be exciting but also woeful. There are a variety of factors that can have a drastic impact positively and negatively on the business. If you are just starting a business or experiencing rapid growth, you should look at seeking some legal advice. The rationale of this is...
2019 Australian Election Results
How did pollsters get the Australian election result so wrong? Some politicians and commentators have called for opinion polls to be scrapped following prime minister Scott Morrison’s shock win in the Australian federal election – the latest in a string of perceived polling failures in recent history. For two years, polls put the left-leaning Labor...
Property Exchange Australia (PEXA)
Whether it is time to sell your property or you have chosen to enter into a contract to purchase, you need to consider performing settlement via PEXA. What is PEXA and E-Conveyancing? Property Exchange Australia (PEXA) was developed to replace the need for manual property settlement transactions. PEXA enables Lawyers, Conveyancers and Financial Institutions to...
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...
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...