Why Formalise Property Settlement?

Formal finalisation can take the format of a Binding Financial Agreement which requires each party to obtain independent legal advice, or Consent Orders which are registered with the court and reviewed by a registrar. Each option requires disclosure to be undertaken...

Water Allocations

Water allocations are a topic that needs to be considered when purchasing rural properties. Queensland Titles holds a register of water allocations which can be searched in a similar way as for titles to land. The search will reveal (amongst other things) who owns the...

Leasing

Leasing, it’s easy, just get the dollars and the term of the lease right and that’s the end of it, nothing more to do, right? A lease document in fact is a very involved, very detailed contract that sets the terms and conditions in which a tenant (or subtenant or new...

In Charge While Under The Influence

Imagine a situation where you have driven around to the pub, had a few too many to drink and decide that you don’t want to risk driving home and so you sleep it off in the car while you sober up. If you thought that you would be doing the right thing, think again! You...