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Will the VLAD Act Be Repealed?
In recent times the Queensland parliament has taken a strict stance and vowed to crackdown on organised crime. This approached was essentially triggered after public outrage regarding the infamous Broadbeach bikie brawl that occurred on 27 September 2013.
When Family Matters & Estate Planning Collide: Just One Example
One of the things we ask clients at the first meeting is whether they have a current Enduring Power of Attorney (“EPA“). We talk about the change that might need to be made to that document, or that one should be put into place, and then we proceed to deal with the family law issue.
Conveyancing Update: Additional Foreign Acquirer Duty
From 1 October 2016 there will be a new tax on foreign investment in residential land in Queensland called Additional Foreign Acquirer Duty.
Conveyancing Update: Withholding Tax
New obligations are now in place that affect sellers and buyers of properties with a purchase price of $2 million or more.
Wanting A Lifestyle Change & Thinking Of Buying Into A Retirement Village: The Hidden Costs
Retirement villages are a popular choice for many Australians looking to downsize however buying a retirement village is a major financial decision which needs careful consideration and is more complicated than buying other types of residential properties.
Enforcing Spousal Maintenance Orders
RMO Lawyers had the opportunity to assist a client with the enforcement of her spousal maintenance obligations against her non-compliant former husband. It became apparent that many clients are often unaware that the Child Support Agency (“CSA“) is able to assist a party to collect the maintenance, at no cost to that party.
The Granny Flat Revolution
The Australian Federal Government has been telling us for a long while now that we should save for our retirement. Various inter-generational reports and future economic forecasting by government suggest that in the near future extraordinary amounts of money will need to be saved for individuals to plan for their own retirement and to avoid the looming Australian Housing Crisis.
Ending An Opponent’s Claim Early
Are you facing the fact “I am being sued”? Are you a director facing the fact “I am being sued”? When assisting clients who are being sued, we consider and advise on a range of options and strategies and we work with our clients to achieve the best possible result for them in the most cost-effective manner.
Conveyancing Update
Stay up-to-date on all things conveyancing with Quinn & Scattini Lawyers’ Conveyancing Updates.
Mandatory Community Service For Obstructing Police Whilst Intoxicated In Public Place
Changes made by the Safe Night Out Legislation Amendment Bill 2014 (Qld) now provide for mandatory community service orders to be made by Courts in certain instances.
Commercial Leases & The Obligation To Insure
A commercial lease is typically entered into by a person or company (“the tenant“) with the owner of the building or premises (“the landlord“) for the purpose of receiving exclusive possession of said premises from which the tenant may conduct or manage his, her or its business.
Protecting Against Unlawful Termination Of A Building Contract
Our client was a frail, 67 year old lady for whom English was her second language. She had entered into a standard form of contract with a builder for the construction of a house.