Food For Thought: Franchisingby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers5 November 20183 April 2023Each franchising arrangement can be entirely unique, but there are a number of key considerations that ought to be at the forefront of any franchising… Read More »Food For Thought: Franchising
Two businesses in hot water for claiming products were made in Australiaby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers25 October 201814 April 2023
Small Business Grant – what is it and who is eligible?by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers21 October 20183 April 2023The Small Business Grant provides small business owners in NSW who don’t pay payroll tax, a grant of $2,000 for each new full-time position employed… Read More »Small Business Grant – what is it and who is eligible?
Rockpool: The importance of getting your employee wages and entitlements correctby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers17 October 201819 March 2023As a result of a process described by Rockpool Dining Group (Rockpool), in their press release of Sunday 14 October 2018 as a “reconciliation review… Read More »Rockpool: The importance of getting your employee wages and entitlements correct
Terms and Conditions: a snapshot on fundamental considerations for your businessby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers15 October 201830 July 2025
Can I write anything I want in a review, irrespective of commercial relationships?by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers11 October 201828 July 2025The short answer to this question may well be “no” following recent case law and examination by the Australia Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) in… Read More »Can I write anything I want in a review, irrespective of commercial relationships?
Are my Company agreements signed correctly?by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers9 October 20183 April 2023Below we have answered some of the key questions about a company seal and signing of company documents, together with some key considerations regarding signature… Read More »Are my Company agreements signed correctly?
NSW vs QLD – who triumphs when it comes to stamp duty?by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers1 October 201829 July 2025
Gardening Leave – what it is and why it’s relevant.by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers24 September 201819 March 2023
Be Aware Of Your Rights As A Consumerby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers20 September 201828 July 2025Have you purchased a faulty product and the supplier has refused you a refund because the manufacturer’s warranty has expired? Does your new motor vehicle… Read More »Be Aware Of Your Rights As A Consumer
Purchasing Rural Property – What you need to know!by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers17 September 201813 April 2023There are many different considerations when purchasing rural property, in comparison to the usual block of land in the suburbs. If you haven’t owned rural… Read More »Purchasing Rural Property – What you need to know!
Retirement Villages – Helping You To Make Informed Decisionsby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers13 September 201830 July 2025Moving into a retirement village is not an investment choice, it is a lifestyle choice and can be a very exciting time. Living in a… Read More »Retirement Villages – Helping You To Make Informed Decisions
First Home Buyer But Struggling To Buy On Your Own?by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers5 September 201828 July 2025Are you a first home buyer wanting to enter the property market, however are not able to purchase or finance a property on your own?… Read More »First Home Buyer But Struggling To Buy On Your Own?
New NSW Road Rule: Slow Down To 40km/hr For Flashing Lightsby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers31 August 201814 April 2023From 1 September 2018, drivers in New South Wales could face a fine of $448.00 and three (3) demerit points for exceeding the speed limit… Read More »New NSW Road Rule: Slow Down To 40km/hr For Flashing Lights
So, you think your employees are casual? Think again!by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers27 August 201827 October 2022
Modern Awards now include Unpaid Domestic Violence Leaveby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers20 August 20184 April 2023The Fair Work Commission has recently issued a model clause to form part of all modern Awards in respect of unpaid domestic violence leave. The… Read More »Modern Awards now include Unpaid Domestic Violence Leave
Large Retailers subject to penalties following investigations with the ACCCby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers8 August 201829 July 2025Two large and well known retail corporations, Fitbit (Australia) Pty Limited (‘Fitbit’) and Apple Inc (Apple US), have recently been penalised for false and misleading… Read More »Large Retailers subject to penalties following investigations with the ACCC
First Home Buyer Incentives Recapby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers26 July 201828 July 2025A year after the first home buyer incentive reforms were introduced on 1 July 2017, it is a good idea for aspiring first home buyers… Read More »First Home Buyer Incentives Recap
What is a Reverse Mortgage?by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers2 July 201816 January 2024Whilst there are good reasons for entering into a Reverse Mortgage, mortgaging your home can have a serious impact on your finances and the quality… Read More »What is a Reverse Mortgage?
GST on purchases of property after 1st July 2018by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers24 June 201813 April 2023Legislation has been passed to change the way GST is paid to the Australian Tax Office (ATO) in relation to purchases of new residential premises… Read More »GST on purchases of property after 1st July 2018