Commercial Legal News Updates

Property Purchase - Looking for that dream home or perfect investment? Many of our clients, particularly first-time home buyers, come to us in the early stages of their property purchase. Often, a client will be bewildered with the long string of sales negotiations and the conveyancing process in general. Understandably, they do not know at which stage of the process the property [...]

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Employment Contracts and What You Should Know! An employment contract can be exceptionally detailed and should be prepared and reviewed by an expert lawyer. So, when entering into an employment contract, make sure you know what should be included. Similarly, if you are an employer and using an old contract ascertain when the last review date was; perhaps a review is long overdue! It is[...]

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Your Last Will And Testament And When To Update It. A Last Will and Testament ('Will') is an important document. Most people know what one is, and why it is useful for loved ones and those closest to you to know that you have one. A valid Will gives instructions for how assets will be dealt with after a person has passed. Wills generally provide for the appointment of a trusted [...]

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First Home Buyers Incentives - NSW First home buyers in New South Wales may be eligible for stamp duty savings. They may also be eligible for assistance under the First Home Buyers Assistance Scheme and/or the First Home Owners Grant (New Homes). Together, these New South Wales Government initiatives provide grants, exemptions and concessions to assist eligible first home buyers. They [...]

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Business Structure - Which One To Use and Why. When commencing a new venture, consider the most appropriate type of business structure to use. Different business structures have different benefits and disadvantages. This article looks at a company business structure - how to set one up and the pros and cons. Key Features of this Business Structure A company is a separate legal [...]

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A Guide To Buying A Commercial Property Commercial property (such as a warehouse, office building or retail space) is more complicated to buy than a residential property. In short, a buyer should expect complex contract terms, detailed planning information and additional legal and commercial implications. As such, this article will set out some of the key issues in relation to buying a[...]

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A simultaneous settlement can be demanding - here's what to know! Buying or selling property is widely accepted as one of life’s major stress factors. When you buy and sell a property at the same time, and try to complete both transactions together, then this can add considerably to the stress levels. An event like this is known as a simultaneous settlement and is often encountered in the [...]

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Enduring Guardian Appointment When making estate plans, many people under-estimate the importance of appointing an enduring guardian. An Enduring Guardian can make lifestyle, health and medical decisions on your behalf. Especially if you lack the capacity to make those decisions yourself. An Enduring Guardian acts as a substitute decision-maker and can consent to your future medical and dental [...]

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An Overview of Retail Leases Commercial or Retail leases form part of many business transactions. When leasing commercial property, it is important for both landlords and tenants to understand the relationship they are entering and the rights and obligations they each have. A commercial lease governs such matters. Some commercial leases are classified as ‘retail’ and, in New South Wales, are[...]

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