The 2016 Census, your small business and privacyby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers6 September 201623 February 2023The 2016 Census was meant to be to a seminal moment in our history. For the first time, a snapshot of our society was to… Read More »The 2016 Census, your small business and privacy
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
What is a Power of Attorney?by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers25 August 201625 July 2025A Power of Attorney is a document that allows another person to legally manage your financial and legal affairs. A Power of Attorney can be… Read More »What is a Power of Attorney?
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?
Picton legal office reopeningby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers15 August 201623 January 2024On the weekend of Sunday 5th June, most of us were aware of the wild weather that swept through the Macarthur Area. The lucky ones… Read More »Picton legal office reopening
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
What is in a name? – Contract for Sale of Landby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers11 August 201625 July 2025What is in a name? Getting your name right on a Contract for Sale of Land is important. When buying property it is important to… Read More »What is in a name? – Contract for Sale of Land
5 Do’s and Dont’s for Separation involving children.by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers28 July 201625 July 2025Separation 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.
10 things to think about when Separating – Propertyby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers22 July 201625 July 2025If you are going through a separation, and own property together (whether you are married or a de facto couple), you will need to decide… Read More »10 things to think about when Separating – Property
Should I let my Children Travel overseas with my ex?by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers20 July 201611 February 2025If your ex has asked to take your children to travel overseas with them, you may be worried or questioning, “Should I let my children travel… Read More »Should I let my Children Travel overseas with my ex?
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
Maximise tax deductionsby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers28 June 201614 April 2023According to the ATO there are around 1.9 million property investors in Australia and 2.7 million rental investment properties. Surprisingly, many landlords fail to claim… Read More »Maximise tax deductions
Do I need a pre nup?by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers28 June 201625 July 2025As a family lawyer, I often get asked by clients if they need a pre nup. Clients who ask this question are usually people who:… Read More »Do I need a pre nup?
4 Divorce and tax implications you should know aboutby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers24 June 201624 July 2025Going through a divorce, separation and break up is a very emotional and complicated process. The situation can get even more complicated when there is… Read More »4 Divorce and tax implications you should know about
How to win your court caseby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers24 June 201624 July 2025Everyone wants to know how to win their court case. The truth is, there is no way to guarantee a win, and in family law… Read More »How to win your court case
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
I have been left out of a Will! – Can I make a claim?by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers27 April 20165 January 2023When a person dies, it is often a troubling time. When a person finds out they have been left out of a Will it can… Read More »I have been left out of a Will! – Can I make a claim?