Conveyancing
Can you sever joint tenancy without the other partner knowing?
What are different types of joint tenancy? There are two most common types of joint tenancy: joint tenancy and tenants-in-common. The main differences between the
What are different types of joint tenancy? There are two most common types of joint tenancy: joint tenancy and tenants-in-common. The main differences between the
Usually, once settlement takes place, a purchaser is entitled to vacant possession of the property. However, if the Contract was signed “subject to lease”, the
If a property has been damaged between the signing of a Contract of Sale and the settlement date, there are a number of factors, including
How is land tax determined and can I object to the value of land tax assessment? Land tax is calculated on the site value of
A Section 173 Agreement is entered into by the land owners and the responsible authority, usually the municipal council to set out conditions or restrictions
If you have signed a Contract for the sale of a residential or a small rural property, the Contract will allow for a cooling off
Lease renewals are an important part of property management and they should be approached with care and professionalism to ensure the desired outcome is achieved.
A letter of demand is a formal notice notifying a party that monies are owed or demanding payment for damages owed. A letter of demand
Information for witnesses You may be asked to act as witness for a person completing: an enduring power of attorney appointment a supportive attorney appointment
What is the difference between Tenants in Common and Joint Proprietors? There are some key differences between Tenants in Common and Joint Proprietors which will
One of the general terms of a lease is a term, or how long the tenant is entitled to be in occupation of the leased
The Treasury Laws Amendment (Foreign Resident Capital Gains Withholding Payments) Act 2017, assists with the collection of foreign residents’ Australian tax obligations. The way it
What is an executor of a will? An executor is a person named in the will of the deceased and is responsible for the administration
What is capacity? A person signing a Will or a Power of Attorney needs to have capacity to give instructions to make a Will or
Many times when borrowing funds from a bank, particularly when there is a guarantor involved, the lender will require a Solicitor’s Certificate to be signed.
The term secured and unsecured loans are bandied around financial institutions and law firms quite a lot. But do you know what they really mean?
A law firms trust account is a bank account held for the purpose of receiving and distributing money on behalf of a client for purposes
The Victorian Government has updated the legislation making it mandatory for all land owners to register their pools and/or spas with their local Council on
If you are acquiring your first home, the amount of stamp duty you may need to pay will vary. Here, we explain the difference and
What is an Executor? An Executor of a Will is an individual responsible of taking care of a deceased person’s estate after they pass away.
Jointly owned assets Any properties you own with another person as a joint tenant will not be included in your estate. When a joint tenant
Having practiced in the area of property law for quite some time, I have seen many people getting caught out when try to subdivide their
A Deed of Family Arrangement is a document that confirms the distribution of an estate when the distribution is to be different/changed from what is
When you enter in to a Contract of Sale to purchase a property, you will be required to pay a deposit, which is usually 10%
Buying “Off the Plan” means that plan is subdivision is not registered and therefore there is no title to it. Usually a substantial amount of
NOTE: We refer to the law in the state of Victoria. The short answer is yes, but there are conditions that must be met. One
When considering making an Enduring Power of Attorney for financial matters, there are a number of issues to consider:- Who is to act as your
When contemplating commencing an Appointment of Medical Treatment Decision Maker, the matters to consider are:- Your current health, values and beliefs. The person or persons
What to do with a deceased’s vehicle If a person passes away and they have a vehicle registered to their name you will first of
Sub-letting is when a tenant transfers part (but not all) of their interest under a tenancy agreement to another person but the original tenancy agreement