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Building Contract Woes
With the increase in the cost of building materials and delays in construction due to labour shortages and other issues, we’re getting a lot of questions about building contracts. Can your builder increase the price of a fixed-price building contract? In most cases, no. Although there are some exceptions including: Rise and fall clauses Prime...
Questions You Should Ask Your Brisbane Conveyancing Solicitor
A good conveyancing solicitor will help ensure that you don’t have any regrets about a property transaction, even years later. They will make sure all the paperwork is in order and that your interests are protected. Here are some of the answers to some of the most common questions a conveyancing lawyer gets. We hope...
5 Common Residential Conveyancing Mistakes to Avoid
Conveyancing is a long and arduous process that every home buyer or seller must face. There’s really no skipping it as you need it if you want to buy or sell a property and make sure that the transaction goes smoothly. If you’re new to the idea of conveyancing, there are a few things you...
Signing a Commercial Lease – Here’s How a Lawyer Can Help
With your business seeing the progress you’ve strived for and your profits growing, it’s clear that there’s no better time to finally make some much-needed upgrades than today. Now that everything is falling into place, it’s finally time for your company to make some investments that will allow it to go even further and set...
6 Company Law Elements for Foreign Investors in Australia
Foreign investors in Australia looking to invest in the country needs to undergo a meticulous process. The Australian corporate law offers many benefits for foreign investors, but there are elements of the law you need to know before you get started. What are they? 1. Directors and Officers Directors, like managers, owe the company itself and...
What Is a Deed of Release – All Your Questions Answered
Termination of an employee is neither easy nor ideal, but sometimes it is necessary. When the employee you’re letting go of isn’t meeting workplace expectations, they could become a liability to the company and the team. Industry standards necessitate providing them with a deed of release, which every terminated employee must agree to sign upon...
Factors of Company Law You Need to Know as a Foreign Investor
If you’re planning to invest your savings into opening a business in Australia, you must know that it entails a meticulous process. You have to be sure of what you’re signing up for, so you know where your hard-earned money will go, and you can reap the rewards down the line. Australian corporate law offers...
Due Diligence for Commercial Property Transactions – Our Guide
Caveat Emptor: Roughly translated into “buyer beware,” this particular legal concept reminds all of those diving into complex and capital-heavy transactions to exercise caution for pitfalls that are permissible beyond the scope of the law. In fact, this term has evolved and become more prevalent and widely understood by Australian investors and buyers to conduct...
A Quick Guide to Buying or Selling Commercial Properties
Many people will agree that purchasing a commercial or industrial property is a significant step in their lives as it may mark the start of their business or their investment. It is, therefore, a decision that needs careful consideration. It doesn’t matter if you are the one buying the property or selling one; either way,...
4 Legal Factors To Consider When Buying Property For Your Business
As a small or medium business you will likely need to sign a commercial lease at some point and potentially purchase commercial for your day to day operations at some point. It’s a significant investment that can make or mar your financial stability, and it’s a complex process that can make insider pros scratch their...
What You Need to Know About Negotiating a Commercial Lease
If you’ve been eyeing the perfect location for your groundbreaking business idea, you’re one step closer to making your dream a reality. However, before you sign a lease or the letter of offer, you’ll have to ensure you’ve done a thorough look into the terms. You’ll be agreeing to a legally binding contract, after all,...
Understanding the Process of Commercial Conveyancing
Conveyancing is the legal term that refers to the process of transferring a property from one entity to another. Commercial conveyancing, though similar to residential conveyancing, has quite a few more considerations, such as permitted uses, commercial leases, land taxes, zoning, and so much more. Residential conveyancing contracts have a few notable differences from commercial...