When purchasing a property, it is important to keep in mind the issues of service connections and drainage. Below are some tips to consider when undertaking your due diligence.

An ACB Grant is basically a ‘stop-gap’ grant of representation, in which the court waives a lot of the formal requirements.

A sale of business contract will generally include a restraint of trade clause that stops the vendor from becoming a competitor to the...

The FRCGW rules have changed from 01 January 2025. The ATO advises that these rules are in place to ‘support the collection of tax...

As noted in our prior post, a Part IV Application under the Administration and Probate Act 1958 ("the Act") is a claim for family...

There is a duty imposed on a landlord to ensure that a rental premises is in good repair. This is a strict and absolute liability.

Debt under $100,000 may be able to be recovered in the Magistrates' Court.

Buying a lot “off-the-plan”, in essence, means the precise piece of land does not, as at the date of the contract, have its own individual l

Mediation is an alternative dispute resolution method that can be used instead of going to a trial in Court.

Understanding the Law If you need to remove an executor from a Will, it's good to know the rules. The process is guided by Section 34 of...

The Commercial and Industrial Property Tax is a new reform that transitions away from stamp duty for commercial and industrial properties

In many if not most cases, upon settlement taking place, a purchaser will be entitled to vacant possession of the property. However,...

Payments generated upon death from superannuation funds are not typically assets of a deceased person’s estate. They sit separate and...

Where a certificate of title is encumbered by a covenant, it is to be noted that this is a binding restriction that binds any and all owners

Summary of 2024 Land Tax Changes in Victoria

Companies requiring a Power of Attorney Whilst it’s not required by law, it might be important for a company to consider executing a...

VCAT offers a dispute resolution mechanism for co-owners who are disputing how to manage co-owned land. Our office can assist in applying.

A Will is a “living” document and should be reviewed regularly to ensure that it is up to date and remains consistent with your wishes....

Verification of Identity commonly referred to as “VOI”, is an e-conveyancing compliance requirement for buyers and sellers of property.

A Certificate of Title is a person’s record of ownership.