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NSW Land Tax 2025
KEY TAKE-OUTS: What is Land Tax? How is Land Tax calculated? 2025 Land Tax thresholds Changes for foreign investors Common misconceptions about Land Tax What is Land Tax? Land Tax is an annual tax charged on the land value of all the property you own that is over and above the land tax threshold. Notwithstanding… Read More »NSW Land Tax 2025
Why a Pest and Build Report is Essential when Purchasing in NSW
KEY TAKEAWAYS: Identify Hidden structural issues such as cracks, water damage, or foundation issues that are not visible during a standard inspection Reveals any current or past termite infestations or damage that could significantly affect the safety or value of the property Findings can provide justification for negotiating a reduction repair request and give you… Read More »Why a Pest and Build Report is Essential when Purchasing in NSW
Key Legal Steps When Buying or Selling a Business: What You Need To Know
KEY TAKEAWAYS: Legal advice is essential when buying or selling a business to avoid costly mistakes and ensure a smooth transaction Vendors and Purchasers have different legal considerations, including valuation, due diligence, and regulatory compliance. Tailored Contracts of Sale are crucial to protect intentions and meet legal requirements. Experienced legal support helps navigate complex… Read More »Key Legal Steps When Buying or Selling a Business: What You Need To Know
Buying at Auction in NSW? Key Legal Tips to Protect Yourself
KEY TAKE-OUTS: What to keep in mind when looking at purchasing at auction How to protect yourself as a purchaser at an auction Must-knows before you consider attending an auction An auction can be an anxious and stressful time for both parties. As the Vendor, you’ve set your reserve and now anxiously wait, listening to… Read More »Buying at Auction in NSW? Key Legal Tips to Protect Yourself
The Contractor Who Was Really an Employee: A Warning to Employers
Case: Ms Joanna Pascua v Doessel Group Pty Ltd [2024] FWC 2669 Decision Date: 2 July 2024 Jurisdiction: Fair Work Commission It’s easy to assume that contracting workers overseas under the label “independent contractor” provides flexibility without employment law consequences. However, the Fair Work Commission’s decision in Pascua v Doessel Group shows that courts… Read More »The Contractor Who Was Really an Employee: A Warning to Employers
Navigating Workers Compensation for Dust Diseases
KEY TAKE AWAYS: What is considered to be a dust disease pursuant to the NSW Workers Compensation scheme? Discover what compensation you may be eligible to receive for sustaining a dust disease during the course of your employment. How Coutts Lawyers and Conveyancers can help you claim compensation for a work-related Dust Disease. What… Read More »Navigating Workers Compensation for Dust Diseases