As a Buyer - Why do you need a DUE DILIGENCE condition in your Contract?
When buying a property, whether there is a house on the land or not… a Buyer needs to do an investigation (“searches”) on the property to...
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Deposits in Queensland Conveyancing transactions
Confused about the different references to DEPOSITS in conveyancing transactions? There are generally references made to two types of...
Special Conditions in Contracts
The contract for the sale and purchase of property contains standard conditions and the real estate agent, or the Seller or Buyer’s...
Do you want to SELL and BUY at the same time?
Then do both processes simultaneously. With the right help… you can time your settlements in such a way they settle simultaneously and do...
Timing in conveyancing transactions
Timing in a conveyancing matter is critical for various reasons… In Queensland a contract to buy or sell a property can and is mostly...
Discharge of Mortgages
Discharging mortgages Discharging a mortgage is the process of removing the mortgage from the title to your property. Your bank holds the...
Seller's Obligations of Disclosure
When selling your property, there are requirements for what you must disclose to the buyer before entering into the contract. This...
National Reconciliation Week (27 May 2020 to 3 June 2020)
Today marks the commencement of National Reconciliation Week in which Australians as a Nation, acknowledge and learn about our shared...
Not Just Any Cookie - The Story of the Anzac Biscuit
The story goes... a square of baked oats with coconut and syrup made its way to the Australian and New Zealand troops in Gallipoli as...
Wills, Enduring Power of Attorneys and Advance Health Directives
As the current COVID-19 pandemic continues to bring uncertainty to our communities, many of you may be taking the time to consider your...
Queensland conveyancing process
Queensland Wide Conveyancing is the process of transferring ownership of real estate from the seller to the buyer. The conveyancing...
The 3 parts of "Estate Planning"
Estate planning can be difficult and confronting, but understanding what it entails should make a big difference and hopefully get you...
Why do I need a Will?
What certainties do we have in life…? As Charles Franklin said…”no one gets out of this life alive…” Looking back in life one realisation...
Difference between Joint Tenants and Tenants in Common
It is quite common for people, whether in a relationship or not, to buy property together therefore it is important to consider how the...
What happens when you die without a valid Will?
If you die without a Will or a valid Will – the laws of intestacy as found in Part 3 of the Succession Act 1981 applies. These rules set...
How long is an Advance Health Directive valid for?
he Advance Health Directive form suggests that you review your Advance Health Directive every two years, however there is no legislative...
What Can I Expect During My Consultation with A Family Lawyer?
We understand how important it is to know what you are getting yourself into before you meet with a family law lawyer – and how...