by webdev | Jul 3, 2018 | Elder Law, Succession, Wills & Estates
Estate planning means something different for everyone. In the simplest of terms, it can mean having a valid Will and Enduring Power of Attorney. In the most complex of terms, it can be mean trusts, companies, binding death benefit superannuation nominations,...
by webdev | May 17, 2018 | Property Law
If you are looking to buy or sell residential property in Queensland, one of two forms of contract are likely to be used: “REIQ” or “ADL”. REIQ contracts are more common, however ADL contracts are still utilised by some agents. While both forms of contract are largely...
by webdev | Jun 12, 2017 | Property Law
When a landlord wants to “get serious” about a tenant’s rental arrears or other breaches, the landlord will often need to prepare and serve a “Notice to Remedy Breach” (NTRB) on the tenant. In the recent case of Tyrrell v Jesbro Enterprise Pty Ltd [2017] QSC 055 the...
by webdev | Jun 1, 2017 | Uncategorized
CASE REVIEW The obligation of a subsequent owner of land to comply with conditions of a development approval (“DA”) was considered by the Queensland Court of Appeal in Tighe & Anor v Pike & Ors [2016] QCA 353 (judgment delivered 23 December 2016). Facts The...
by webdev | Jun 1, 2017 | Uncategorized
The Queensland Court of Appeal delivered a decision on 6 September 2016 that will create shock waves for tenants. From 1 January 1992 until 2009, landlords could not recover land tax from tenants even if the lease said a landlord could do so. The law changed in 2009...