blended families and wills

published january 2012

Today in Australia there is a rate of divorce at around 1 in 3. As a result, there are lots of second or more relationships which can result in a blended family with children from more than one relationship or step children........» read more

how do you own your proerty?  the difference between joint tenants and tenants in common

published december 2011

When you purchase property with one or more other persons, you need to decide whether you are going to hold the property as joint tenants or tenants in common........» read more

home insurance traps

published november 2011

Insurance companies are not renowned as philanthropists. If they see any added risk they are very quick to exclude a particular situation, to decline the cover altogether, or charge a loaded premium........» read more

changes to stamp duty for first home buyers

published october 2011

The First Home – New Home scheme makes changes to stamp duty for first home buyers. First Home – New Home scheme will start on 1 January 2012.......» read more

business real property

published september 2011

The introduction of a stamp duty concession from 1 July 2010 has resulted in a high level of interest in transferring real estate into Self Managed Super Funds ("SMSF")......» read more

changes to workplace health and safety legislation

published august 2011

In June this year the NSW Government passed a bill to enact the National Model Work Health and Safety Legislation......» read more

what business owners need to know about new personal property laws

published july 2011

Does your business: grow crops or raise livestock? own or lease farm machinery or vehicles? buy or sell goods on agreement, consignment or credit? borrow or lend money?  If it does, then the new personal property laws that come into effect in October 2011 could effect you......» read more

 

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buyer beware

published june 2011......» contact us for further information

dividing fences

published may 2011......» contact us for further information

passing on the family farm

published april 2011......» contact us for further information

sharefarming agreements

published march 2011......» contact us for further information

the noxious weeds act

published february 2011......» contact us for further information

tax deductions for self education expenses

published january 2011......» contact us for further information

paid parental leave scheme

published december 2010......» contact us for further information

swimming pool laws

published november 2010......» contact us for further information

transfer of property

published october 2010......» contact us for further information

it's a great time to buy

published september 2010......» contact us for further information

a case of give and take for super funds

published september 2010......» contact us for further information

don't forget to vote

published august 2010......» contact us for further information