Foreign investment in residential real estate – FIRB approval
What is FIRB? The Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) assesses applications from non-residents of Australia seeking to purchase residential property … Read more
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Spelling errors and typos in Wills (NSW)
Despite a will-maker’s (called a testator) best efforts to ensure that their Will is accurate and correct, a Will (particularly … Read more
Whose Will applies if both partners die at the same time?
If the unthinkable happened and both partners were to die at the same time (say in a plane or car … Read more
Pre-purchase property inspections in NSW
When you are considering purchasing a property in NSW (including at auction or where there is no cooling off period), … Read more
Commercial and Retail Leases – know what you’re getting yourself into
Are you a business or retail shop owner looking for premises? Following are some questions to consider before signing a … Read more
Why do I need a solicitor to review my mortgage documents?
If you are a borrower, guarantor or lender, you may be required to seek independent legal advice before signing loan … Read more
Who pays expenses after separation?
One of the biggest considerations when parties separate is who will pay the mortgage and other expenses in the period … Read more
Expert Witnesses and Reports in Family Law
Expert witnesses engaged during in Family Law proceedings are specialists who examine and provide insights on factual or opinion-based inquiries … Read more
Renouncing an inheritance
It may surprise you that sometimes a beneficiary wants to reject a gift made to them in a Will. However, … Read more
Initial contributions in family law property settlements
A property settlement is an important step in the separation of a de-facto or married couple. A formal property settlement … Read more
