If 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?
The 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
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A 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?
Australia 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
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On 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
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If 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?
A 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
According 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
As 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?
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An 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
As 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
Ensure 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