We all know that Christmas is a special time of the year, particularly when you have children wanting to unwrap their Christmas gifts sitting under the Christmas tree. It can also be a stressful and emotional time of the year, particularly for separated families who...Read More
Many businesses will already be planning their hours of operation over the Christmas period. For some, it will be their busiest time of year, whereas other businesses will close and take a well-earned break. For employers, there’s a few extra things to remember in...Read More
A Will is a legal document that sets out who will receive your possessions and property when you die. Having a valid Will is your opportunity to choose who your executor will be to administer your estate and how you would like your estate to be distributed. Through...Read More
Where do you stand this Christmas? Yes – It’s all pun and games until someone misses a deadline. Besides the standard non-business days (public holidays, Saturday and Sunday), BIFA imposes a ‘Christmas blackout’ period starting from 22 December up to and...Read More
As we’re all now well aware, Christmas is now just four weeks away, which means that in five weeks the return desks of most major shops will be overflowing with customers returning gifts that weren’t welcome that year. We’ve all seen the signs in shops that say “no...Read More
Queensland Parliament has passed long awaited reforms to the Building Units and Group Titles Act (“BUGTA”). Although the BUGTA is now over 40 years old and has been replaced by the more familiar and broadly used Body Corporate and Community Management Act (“BCCMA”),...Read More
New residential tenancy laws came into effect in Queensland on 1 October 2022, making it easier for tenants to keep a pet. While there has been extensive media coverage of the new legislation, little has focused on the impact on the new laws on bodies corporate. Under...Read More
WHAT TO THINK ABOUT WHEN SETTING YOUR EXPECTATIONS Buying and owning your own home has always been seen as the “Aussie Dream”, but what you may not be aware of is all the steps and processes involved in acquiring and selling a house. Each state has its own set of...Read More
Superannuation generally does not form part of your estate. This means that when you pass away, your superannuation is not automatically transferred to your loved ones under your will. A valid death benefit nomination is one way to ensure that your superannuation and...Read More
When entering into any contract, but in particular a residential or commercial construction contract, one of the major factors to consider is time. The ultimate ticking time bomb is practical completion, but multiple factors can influence the time needed to reach...Read More
