A change to the by-laws may come about because the committee realizes the by-laws are outdated and they want them to be reviewed and updated by a solicitor. Alternatively a change to the by-laws … [Read more...]
Outside Committee Meeting Resolutions
For our Body Corporate committee clients, we thought a refresher in relation to voting outside a formally convened committee meeting might be handy. Background As you know, the committee can … [Read more...]
Property Law Update: Pike v Tighe [2018] HCA 9
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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...]
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...]
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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On this page we will publish useful information about our work and various legal issues, so please do check back with us for updates. We value your opinion Suggestions for new information or topics … [Read more...]
Wills and Estates
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...]
Property Law
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...]
Local Government
We specialise in the provision of legal services to Indigenous Regional and Shire Councils. We have significant experience working with clients in remote areas and have travelled extensively … [Read more...]