Buying a property with a tenant in place
Often properties are sold with tenants in place. This doesn’t necessarily mean that the tenant will be in the property from the settlement date. The
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Understanding settlement funds
There are a couple of common misconceptions regarding settlement funds. Many people assume the following for settlement: that they will only be required to pay
The Importance of Having a Will in Place
Often when we mention to a person the importance of having a valid will in place they will say to us, “that’s a bit morbid”
Conveyancing tips – changes to Queensland property laws
On Monday 1 December 2014, the Property Agents and Motor Dealers Act 2000 (PAMDA) was repealed and the following four new pieces of Queensland legislation
Chattels and fixtures – What will be included with the property?
When you decide to purchase a property you will become familiar with the terms fixtures and chattels. It’s important you have a good understanding of
Co-ownership – a mixed affair
Co-ownership refers to the legal relationship shared by two or more people over an interest in property. Under Queensland law, co-owners are registered as either
Social media and defamation
When the grapevine turns sour How has social media changed the platform of workplace marketing and advertising? Social media has completely transformed the way in
Do I need a lawyer for my conveyancing?
Conveyancing in a nutshell Whilst you can self-represent yourself and do your own conveyance, there are a lot of consequences to consider. Not only that,
Purchasing Property Through A Self-Managed Super Fund
Since changes to superannuation legislation in 2007, which allowed for self-managed super funds (SMSFs) to borrow money for property assets, there has been a dramatic