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The 5 Hidden Title Problems That Can Derail Your Mortgage Refinance in Queensland
You've found a lender offering a better interest rate. You've completed the application, supplied your documents, and your broker tells you everything is on track. Then, just before settlement, you…
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The importance of providing a Pool Safety Compliance Certificate or Notice of No Pool Safety Compliance when selling a property
In Queensland, it is a legal requirement for a Seller to disclose whether there is a pool on the Property and if so, must further disclose whether the pool has…
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Don’t Get Caught Short at Settlement
When purchasing a property, Buyers may be focused on the big numbers - the purchase price, deposit and loan amount. What can be less obvious is the amount of funds…
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Time to review your discretionary trust deed if you intend transferring business assets or land in Queensland
At a time when the Federal government is proposing to introduce a 30% minimum tax on discretionary trusts, it is a very opportune time to consider your current discretionary trust…
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Building Plans – Copyright Breach
One of the matters we are often asked for advice is in relation to building plans where a person has taken a set of plans they have obtained from a…
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What is a Director Penalty Notice?
This article explains a director’s personal liability when served with a Director Penalty Notice (DPN) issued by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) and distinguishing between lockdown and non-lockdown notices. It…
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How can I terminate a contract?
Terminating a contract can often be a significant step and stressful. You should always give careful consideration to ensure you are not exposed to consequences either real or unintended. There…
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Why a Subject to Sale Condition is important for a Buyer
If you’re planning on buying a new property but need to sell another property first to ensure you have sufficient funds, it is important to consider including a “subject to…
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Binding contract or heads of agreement?
We are often asked what are the differences between a binding contract and a Heads of Agreement (HOA). Under Australian law, a binding contract basically has five elements, and they…
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Can you enforce a judgment of a foreign court in Australia?
The simple answer to this is yes, but it will depend on the country and the court the original judgment was made in. There are three basic ways it can…
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If the Building and Pest Inspection shows issues with the property, can I terminate the contract?
When entering into a residential property contract in Queensland, one of the most important conditions for buyers is the Building and Pest Condition. A Building and Pest Condition allows a…
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Voidable transactions in bankruptcy and liquidation
One of the questions we often get from clients is in relation to a notice from a liquidator, trustee in bankruptcy or the official receiver saying that they have to…
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