Options to renew in commercial leases – don’t get caught out!
An option clause is a term in a commercial lease that allows a tenant to renew their lease at the end of the original lease period, if they meet certain…
Moving in together? Are we in a de facto relationship?
Just because a couple is living together it does not automatically mean they are in a de facto relationship. There are many different factors in determining whether two people are…
Self Managed Super Funds – buying property
Since 2007, self-managed super funds (SMSF) have been permitted to borrow money to invest in all types of real property including residential property, commercial property and industrial property. Prior to…
No more paper title deeds – what you need to know about e-conveyancing
In previous years, settlements used to require lawyers, their agents and banks to meet up in person to check and swap documents and bank cheques. The documents had to then…
Family law and cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrency consists of encrypted digital forms of currency not distributed by banks. It also goes by the name of ‘cryptocurrency’. Two popular examples of types of cryptocurrency are Bitcoin and…
We’re still friends, why do we need a ‘legal’ property settlement?
Many couples separate on good terms, which is great. The breakdown of a relationship can be difficult, however putting differences aside to move forward can be beneficial, particularly where children…
Selling a house – the conveyancing process explained
Selling a home is usually an emotional and stressful time and can become a costly process if mistakes are made. A qualified lawyer, with property law experience, or a qualified…
Getting ‘probate’ when there is no Will – Letters of Administration
When a person dies without a valid Will (dying intestate), or a person appointed as an executor under a Will is unable to fulfil that role, an ‘interested person’ may…
I was just having fun – rights and responsibilities at the office Christmas party
There are many stories in the media about inappropriate behaviour at work functions – the more public the ‘offender’, the more likely the incident will attract ongoing attention. Work Christmas…
‘Divorce’ explained for de facto partners
Unlike married couples, de facto partners cannot apply for a divorce when their relationship breaks down. Their property affairs and arrangements for the future care of their children however may…