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Can I change the Buyer on my Contract after it’s been signed?
What do I do if I am buying, and I want to change the person(s) or entities listed as buyer in the Contract? If you enter into a Contract of…
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When do I need Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) Approval?
I often have people come to me from near and far and from all different walks of life. They are often looking to live and work in Australia, or just…
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Purchasing Property as Joint Tenants or Tenants in Common – what is the difference?
I often get blank faces when I ask clients whether they are purchasing their property as joint tenants or tenants in common. However, you cannot avoid this question if you…
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Retail Shop Lease Landlords and Tenants – Changes coming from 25 November
A business’s lease is often crucial to the success of the business. For landlords, compliance with retail lease legislation is important for the validity of the lease and therefore the…
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Save $’000s in Transfer Duty – Claim the Home Concession or First Home Concession
What is transfer duty? Transfer duty, formerly known as stamp duty, is a state government tax payable on most transactions related to property. It is calculated based on the purchase…
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Trustee Resolutions – Tips and Traps
The trustee of a trust or superannuation fund must document certain decisions. This obligation arises under their trust or superannuation fund deed, or because of trust, superannuation or tax legislation.…
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Special Conditions and certainty – not so straight forward
I often see people assuming that conveyancing contracts are all standard and everything will work out fine. It is only when things go wrong and everyone is running for the…
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Foreign buyers look out – From 1 October 2016 you will pay a big increase to Transfer Duty
The Queensland Treasurer has announced that from 1 October 2016, foreign buyers will pay substantial additional transfer duty for purchases of residential real estate in Queensland. The increase is 3%…
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HELP – I’m buying property, what do I need to look for in my Contract?
Buying property or selling property is a big commitment, and getting a Contract from an agent can be daunting. However, worries usually stem from not knowing what to look out…
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First Home Buyers in Australia – Increase to the First Home Owner’s Grant
The new ‘Queensland First Home Owner’s Grant’ has increased from $15,000.00 to $20,000.00 for a limited time. This is great news for all First Home Buyers looking to purchase property…
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Contracts subject to Finance – what do I need to do?
A finance condition is the most common condition in contracts for the sale and purchase of land, whether residential or commercial. However, the finance condition is also the condition that…
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Settlements – taking the hassle out of the big day
Buying a property, whether as your home or as an investment, is exciting times. However as settlement gets closer, clients often start wondering – what do they need to do?…
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