Don’t get stuck in the cold: negotiating maintenance in your retail lease
Your guide to navigating the often-tricky terrain of landlord responsibilities for maintaining essential services and the fabric of your retail premises. We’ll highlight potential dispute areas and, more importantly, how you can address these in your lease agreement with our help.
What every farmer needs to know about the PPSR – protecting your stock and equipment
If you’re a farmer who buys, sells, or borrows against livestock, machinery, or crops, you need to know about the Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR). Whether you’re selling livestock on account, leasing equipment, or buying second-hand machinery, the PPSR is a crucial tool to protect your rights — and to avoid nasty surprises down the track.
Retail and commercial leases: rent renewal
Renewing a lease agreement? Discover key factors affecting rent and how to navigate lease negotiations effectively.
Subdividing the family property – income or capital?
Subdividing your land is a great way to release money for other projects as the prices of Australian real estate continue to climb. However, the tax consequences of subdivision and development are complicated. Getting the details wrong could cost you up to 100% more tax than you would otherwise be required to pay.
Caveats are not security interests
You have loaned someone money in relation to a property, and in return the borrower has agreed to give you an interest in the property. You lodge a caveat, but you are worried about whether you are properly protected if the borrow does not repay you.
Caveats are a protective mechanism that play an important role in property law. However, a caveat is not a ‘security interest’ in the traditional sense, and it is important to consider whether a caveat is the appropriate tool to safeguard your interest.
Booklet: Buying Property in NSW (Chapter 3 – Sale types)
Below is Chapter 3 of our ‘Buying Property in NSW’ booklet. To read the other chapters of our booklet, click the links below: Chapter 1 – Introduction Chapter 2 – Ownership Chapter 4 – Due diligence Chapter 5 – Negotiations Chapter 6 – Exchange Chapter 7 – Settlement This chapter outlines the two main methods […]
Booklet: Buying Property in NSW (Chapter 7 – Settlement)
Below is Chapter 7 of our ‘Buying Property in NSW’ booklet. To read the other chapters of our booklet, click the links below: Chapter 1 – Introduction Chapter 2 – Ownership Chapter 3 – Sale types Chapter 4 – Due diligence Chapter 5 – Negotiations Chapter 6 – Exchange Settlement marks the final stage of […]
Booklet: Buying Property in NSW (Chapter 6 – Exchange)
Below is Chapter 6 of our ‘Buying Property in NSW’ booklet. To read the other chapters of our booklet, click the links below: Chapter 1 – Introduction Chapter 2 – Ownership Chapter 3 – Sale types Chapter 4 – Due diligence Chapter 5 – Negotiations Chapter 7 – Settlement Once you have completed your due […]
Booklet: Buying Property in NSW (Chapter 5 – Negotiations)
Below is Chapter 5 of our ‘Buying Property in NSW’ booklet. To read the other chapters of our booklet, click the links below: Chapter 1 – Introduction Chapter 2 – Ownership Chapter 3 – Sale types Chapter 4 – Due diligence Chapter 6 – Exchange Chapter 7 – Settlement Once you have completed your due […]
Booklet: Buying Property in NSW (Chapter 4 – Due diligence)
Below is Chapter 4 of our ‘Buying Property in NSW’ booklet. To read the other chapters of our booklet, click the links below: Chapter 1 – Introduction Chapter 2 – Ownership Chapter 3 – Sale types Chapter 5 – Negotiations Chapter 6 – Exchange Chapter 7 – Settlement When buying property in NSW, conducting thorough […]