legally speaking

how to tell the difference between a duck and a rooster (when is an independent contractor really an employee)

published february 2012

Most people would be able to tell the difference between a rooster and a duck, but it would appear that some employers have difficulty with this concept........» read more

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

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