Trusts are a useful vehicle to structure your business and property affairs. However, care needs to be taken when entering into contracts using your trust to avoid the potential for paying double duty. Stamp duty...
Key takeaways – Development Applications A recent decision in the case of Hinkler Ave 1 Pty Limited v Sutherland Shire Council NSWCA 264 has provided clarity on when it is considered that a development application...
Key Takeaways If a company owes you $4,000.00 or more, you may be able to lodge a statutory demand, pursuant to section 459E of the Corporations Act 2001 (“the Act”). It provides businesses with a...
Purchasing a business can be an exciting time, however, before entering into a contract it is vital that a prospective purchaser gathers as much information about the material aspects of the business as possible in...
What is a cooling-off period”? A cooling-off period is a period of time, usually 5 business days, that the purchaser has toundertake their due diligence on the property. When contracts are exchanged under a cooling-off...
Repudiation of contract refers to conduct which demonstrates an unwillingness or inability to perform the obligations under the terms and conditions of the contract, it can also be conduct that demonstrates an intention to no...
Build-to-Rent projects are starting to increase in popularity as Australia’s housing market continues to evolve. It refers to large-scale residential developments, which are usually high-rise apartment blocks. These dwellings are owned and managed by a...
Private lending and the National Credit Code are an important relationship to understand in Australia. Australia’s consumer credit legislation is encompassed in the National Consumer Credit Protection Act 2009 (“the Act”). Schedule 1 of this...
