Like many other lawyers, we get enquires regarding Bank Mortgages and Guarantees and the paperwork a borrower or guarantor needs to be completed with a lawyer, sometimes called a Solicitor Certificate. A lot of clients ring up and say “we just need to sign this in front of a lawyer- that’s what the bank told us- so …
Business Law Contract Law Leases
6 May 2016
8 tips when negotiating a commercial lease
1. Lease Cost Determine the monthly cost of the leased premises by multiplying the square metres of the premises by the price per square metre and then divide this number by 12. The resulting figure is the monthly cost. Negotiate rent free periods or a discount on the annual cost to limit your costs. 2. Term …
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Building Business Law Contact Conveyancing Finance Refinancing Self-Managed Super Funds
18 September 2015
Things you should know about refinancing
Have interest rates fallen considerably since you took out your mortgage? Has your credit score or financial situation improved so you may be eligible for a lower rate? Would you like to access your equity for an investment or renovations? These are all great reasons to consider refinancing your mortgage. Refinancing can often be a …
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Building Business Law Contact Contract Law Conveyancing Refinancing
16 October 2014
Property sales – early release of deposit money
What is the legal meaning of a deposit? The purpose of the deposit for a purchase of land contract– is to show that the purchaser is serious in completing the transaction. The deposit is usually paid at the time that the contract is signed by the purchaser and is usually 10% of the purchase price …
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Building Business Law Contract Law
18 September 2014
Occupancy permits
What is an Occupancy Permit? An occupancy permit tells anyone interested in purchasing a newly built or renovated property that the property is suitable for occupation. Occupation of the home is not permitted until the certificate is issued: it is otherwise an offence. The occupancy permit is different from a Certificate of Final Inspection which …
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Business Law Company Contact Debt Recovery Finance Joint Venture Partnership
6 August 2014
Debt recovery for businesses: Part 1 which court and when?
Part 1 of Debt Recovery Series by Maria Rigoli and Damian Ballan CHASING MONEY: THE LETTER OF DEMAND (LOD) A LOD is sent to a person or organisation who owes you money (the debtor) following your supply to them of goods and services. The LOD advises the debtor of the amount outstanding and threatens court …
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Business Law Company Contract Law Personal Securities Property Refinancing
5 May 2014
How can you check ownership of goods for business sale?
The New Personal Properties Securities Act 2009 (PPSA) explained How can you check ownership of goods for business sale? What is PPSA? The PPSA is legislation which changes the way security interests in personal property are dealt with across Australia. The PPSA rewrites the law on traditional securities such as mortgages and charges and will …
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Associations Business Law Company Discretionary Trusts Family Trusts Joint Venture Partnership Self-Managed Super Funds Tax Unincorporated Associations Unit Trusts
30 April 2014
Starting or buying a new business – which structure?
Starting or Buying a New Business- Which Structure? WHAT IS THE BEST LEGAL STRUCTURE FOR A START UP BUSINESS? The importance of getting your structure right when buying or starting up a small business cannot be underestimated. For example, there are capital gains tax concessions which are available to all different structures, subject to qualifying …
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