The sale of a proposed lot in a body corporate development “off-the-plan” in Queensland is governed by the Body Corporate and Community Management Act 1997 (Qld) (“the Act”). One main objective of...
NSW Cancels Certificates of Title
From 11 October 2021, Certificates of Title will be cancelled and cease to be legal documents. NSW will move to 100% e-conveyancing and paper dealings will no longer be accepted by NSW Land Registry...
Business Due Diligence
This article will explain the reason why a due diligence should be undertaken in the sale andpurchase of a business. Why do a due diligence? There are a few reasons why a due diligence is important...
Real Estate Agents Entitlement To Commissions
Frequently, disputes arise as to whether an agent was the effective cause of sale and therefore entitled to commission on sale of a property . In Outerbridge trading as Century 21 Plateau Lifestyle...
NSW Government Announces Changes to Stamp Duty Thresholds for Eligible First Home Buyers
In a bid to stimulate consumer spending, boost housing construction and create opportunities for employment as part of its COVID-19 Recovery Plan, on 26 July 2020 the New South Wales Government...
Queensland Government Small Business COVID-19 Adaption Grant Program
The Queensland Government has announced that it will provide additional grants of up to $10,000 for eligible small or micro businesses who are subject to closure or highly impacted by COVID-19...
NSW (New South Wales) COVID-19 Land Tax relief
The NSW Government has introduced measures to provide relief to residential and commercial landowners who have provided rental reduction to tenants experiencing financial distress due to COVID-19...
NSW Negotiating a commercial tenancy with a tenant (for landlords)
The NSW Government has passed the Retail and Other Commercial Leases (COVID-19) Regulation 2020 (“the Regulation”) under the Retail Leases Act 1994 (NSW) (“the Act”) which came into effect 24 April...
NSW: Requesting a commercial tenancy rent reduction (for tenants)
The NSW Government has passed the Retail and Other Commercial Leases (COVID-19) Regulation 2020 (“the Regulation”) under the Retail Leases Act 1994 (NSW) (“the Act”) which came into effect 24 April...
Queensland Government Small Business COVID-19 Adaption Grant Program Available for Legal Advice
The Queensland Government has announced that it will provide grants of up to $10,000 for eligible small or micro business’ who are subject to closure or highly impacted by COVID-19 government...
