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In an interesting development (pun intended!) the High Court has found that the conditions of a development approval run with a reconfigured lot pursuant to section 245 of the Sustainable Planning Act … [Read more...]
Devenish Law is hiring!
Job Title Commercial Lawyer Location Cairns Employment Type Permanent Full Time Salary Commensurate with Experience Do you have 3+ years PAE looking to take … [Read more...]
Christmas Closure 2017
Devenish Law will be closed from 5.00 pm Friday 22 December 2017 and re-open 8.30 am Tuesday 2 January 2018. We wish you a Merry Christmas and a safe and happy New Year. Thank you for … [Read more...]
Tips to consider when buying residential property
Transfer Duty Concessions There are currently three concessions available to purchasers of residential properties, being: First Home; Home; and First Home (Vacant Land on which your … [Read more...]
Recovery of contribution levies – new time limitations imposed by District Court decision
The recent District Court decision of Body Corporate for Mount Saint John Industrial Park CTS v Superior Stairs and Joinery Pty Ltd [2017] QDC 245 has provided authority for the proposition that a … [Read more...]
Management Rights – Top 5 FAQ
What are management rights? A traditional management rights business consists of three (3) main elements: 1. the ownership of a lot in a community titles scheme, often referred to as the … [Read more...]
Airbnb: The changing nature of temporary accommodation and the “sharing economy”
Background Due to the rapid rise in popularity of Airbnb and the "sharing economy", the current legislative and regulatory framework has not yet been updated to deal with the issues caused by short … [Read more...]
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We have extensive experience dealing with all aspects of Wills, Probate and Estate law. In particular we can assist you with: Wills Testamentary Trusts Enduring Powers of Attorney … [Read more...]
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We have extensive experience in all facets of property law. In particular we provide the following services: Commercial and industrial property sales and purchases Residential property sales … [Read more...]