I’m separated, can I buy a new property?by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers7 March 201728 July 2025If you have recently separated from your partner, you may be looking for a new place to live. You may find yourself chatting to a… Read More »I’m separated, can I buy a new property?
Differences between NSW & QLD property purchasingby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers1 March 20175 June 2023Purchasing interstate is a great way to expand your property portfolio however not everyone is aware that each state differs in their processes and procedures.… Read More »Differences between NSW & QLD property purchasing
Do we need to pay our property grants back?by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers13 September 201625 July 2025If you have recently built a home with your partner, or bought a brand new home, and you have now separated, there is a chance… Read More »Do we need to pay our property grants back?
Stamp duty exemptions for couplesby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers6 September 201625 July 2025Stamp duty exemptions for couples may apply when a person in a marriage or de facto relationship owns a property and wants to put their… Read More »Stamp duty exemptions for couples
Conflict between Franchisors and Franchiseesby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers25 August 201611 February 2025Australia is the land of franchising – there are more franchised systems here than anywhere else in the world! Recently two high-profile franchising disputes have… Read More »Conflict between Franchisors and Franchisees
What is an Appointment of Enduring Guardian?by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers25 August 201627 January 2026What does it do? Similar to a Power of Attorney, an appointment of Enduring Guardianship allows another person or persons to make decisions on your… Read More »What is an Appointment of Enduring Guardian?
Selling Rural Propertyby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers14 August 20165 June 2023Is the property you are selling considered residential under the Conveyancing Act 1919 (NSW) or is it rural property? You have been approached by a… Read More »Selling Rural Property
5 Do’s and Dont’s for Separation involving children.by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers28 July 201619 May 2026Separation is a very difficult thing to go through, and is made even harder when there are children involved. It is important to remember that… Read More »5 Do’s and Dont’s for Separation involving children.
Explaining a Settlement Adjustment Sheet – Purchasersby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers8 July 20165 June 2023A Guide to Settlement Adjustment Sheets: Calculating Council and Water Rate Proportions A Settlement Adjustment Sheet is used by your Conveyancer or Lawyer when working… Read More »Explaining a Settlement Adjustment Sheet – Purchasers
Existing Use Rightsby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers9 June 201624 July 2025An existing use protects the continued use of a building, work or land where that use when commenced was lawful but subsequently became prohibited because… Read More »Existing Use Rights
Changes to The State Revenue Legislation Amendment Act 2016by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers25 May 20164 April 2023As a Licensed Conveyancer at a Law Firm, I deal with many clients, from first home buyers to investors and businesses. The State Revenue Legislation… Read More »Changes to The State Revenue Legislation Amendment Act 2016
5 tips to having funds ready on your settlement dateby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers5 May 201631 July 2025Ensure Smooth Settlement: 5 Tips for Having Funds Ready on Your Settlement Date As a licensed Conveyancer I work with hundreds of properties (and people)… Read More »5 tips to having funds ready on your settlement date
What to do if a tenant has breached the leaseby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers11 April 201614 April 2023So your tenant has breached the Lease and you want to know what to do next? Under what circumstances has your tenant breached the Lease?… Read More »What to do if a tenant has breached the lease
I am an Executor of a Will – What do I do?by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers18 January 201624 July 2025If you are an Executor of a Will you may be thinking ‘What do I do?”. Being an Executor is an important job. Many consider it… Read More »I am an Executor of a Will – What do I do?
Can “friends with benefits” become friends with inheritance benefits?by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers3 September 201524 July 2025Can an ex personal friend claim inheritance benefits from your estate if you die? In March 2014 the Supreme Court of New South Wales considered… Read More »Can “friends with benefits” become friends with inheritance benefits?
What situations can cause franchise disputes?by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers2 September 201524 January 2024What do pizza and petrol have in common?At the moment there are two big businesses making headlines for franchise disputes- Pizza Hut and United Petroleum. Around… Read More »What situations can cause franchise disputes?
Court Grid Lock Leaves Families Waiting Three Yearsby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers10 December 201424 July 2025Parents locked in child custody disputes and couples going through acrimonious divorces will wait up to three years to have their cases finalised as “drastic… Read More »Court Grid Lock Leaves Families Waiting Three Years
Foreign buyer inquiry to recommend national database and harsher penaltiesby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers27 November 201416 August 2023New rules forcing foreign buyers to register their Australian property purchases on a single national database at settlement of a sale is likely to be… Read More »Foreign buyer inquiry to recommend national database and harsher penalties
Separated?… how do your kids feel?by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers8 October 201424 July 2025Whether you have just decided to separate or have been separated for some time, you and the other parent obviously need to think about and… Read More »Separated?… how do your kids feel?
Franchising and Supply Agreementsby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers23 January 201424 July 2025Can a franchisor require the franchisee to buy all supplies from an approved supplier? Known as third line forcing, a franchising agreement can require you… Read More »Franchising and Supply Agreements