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Can I redevelop an established dwelling if I obtain FIRB approval?
Do I have to live in an established house if I purchase it with FIRB approval as a temporary resident? If your FIRB application gets approved for the purchase of…
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Can I obtain FIRB approval for a new dwelling?
What are the approval conditions to purchase a new or near-new dwelling if I am a temporary resident? If your FIRB application gets approved for the purchase of a new…
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No option – Albert Street NightOwl can be evicted after all
Recently I wrote about a Queensland Supreme Court decision which protected a tenant from losing its lease for a further option term of five years. On 24 April, the Court…
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Can I obtain FIRB approval for an existing dwelling?
Can I buy an existing dwelling if I am a temporary resident? If you plan on buying a property to live in while temporarily in Australia, you are able to…
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PRESS RELEASE: Australian Migration System Review
The Albanese government has released a review of Australia’s current migration system, proposing some real responses and changes to our migration issues. The review of the migration system is only…
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Setting up a business and investing in Australia
Australia has long been a country which encourages trade and foreign investment. Recently the International Monetary Fund said Australia’s economy was forecast to continue to grow whilst being less enthusiastic…
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Exciting New Australian Citizenship Pathway for New Zealanders
New Zealanders have been long awaiting the ANZAC Day announcement which includes a new pathway for Australian citizenship. Beginning 1 July 2023, New Zealand citizens who have been living in…
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Employees v Contractors – Update
Earlier this year, the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has provided guidelines as to how it will interpret the High Court decisions in CFMMEU v Personnel Contracting Pty Ltd and ZG…
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What is a cooling-off period in your property contract?
In Queensland, the cooling-off period is a 5 business day period that applies to contracts for the sale of residential property. It allows for a Buyer to withdraw from a…
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Can I obtain FIRB approval for vacant residential land?
The Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) is a non-statutory body which advises the Treasurer and the Government on Australia’s Foreign Investment Policy (the Policy) and its administration. FIRB’s functions are…
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Personal Guarantees – What are they and important considerations
A personal guarantee is an individual’s legal promise (“the Guarantor”) to perform the obligations of a third party that/who is unable to repay a debt, more commonly in relation to…
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Why are special conditions special?
Written contracts are part of everyday life. Whether you are buying a unit, selling a business, leasing a shop, building a house, engaging a contractor to provide a service, signing a…
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