What To Look Out For In Queensland House Property Contracts
As a purchaser of residential property in Queensland it is important to be aware of your rights before signing a contract of sale. An agent will often present the contract to you with urgent instructions to sign and return, however it is essential for…
Starting A New Business? Consider These 8 Points Before You Do
You’re excited. You’re about to embark on a wonderful new opportunity – you’re starting a new business with a new business partner. You feel hopeful and optimistic. Nothing can go wrong, right? But things can and do.
Business relationships, like all relationships in life,…
Are Directors Personally Liable For The Debts Of An Insolvent Company?
A company is a separate legal entity and has its own properties, duties and rights. The company can own and sell property and other assets, sue and be sued and enter into contracts in its corporate name. This means that the company’s debts…
Purchasing A NSW Property?
If you’re looking for a property in NSW, you’ve probably come across one or two property contracts. Have you noticed how thick they are? When you add a building and pest report (and the strata report if you’re buying an apartment), it’s enough to break your back!
If you feel bogged down by…
How To Write The Best Will To Protect Your Family
All of us have financial affairs to manage. The longer we live, the more assets we accumulate. Things like a home and its contents, a car, maybe a business and perhaps even an inherited property. It’s also compulsory for us all to have a…
How To Respond To A Statement Of Claim Or Debt Collector
You are probably reading this because you were served with a statement of claim or served court papers by a process server.
Usually mail is unwelcome – ads or bills – but this takes it to the next level.
It seems people are quick to…
Is Gossip Ruining Your Reputation? How the Law of Defamation Can Help
Has someone has ever said anything so bad about you that you feel you need to take action? Have they lied about you or your business and caused you real harm? If so, the law of defamation might help you right these…