Forcing a sale of a property in South Australia
Deciding to purchase property with another person is likely to be one of the most significant financial decision you may make in your lifetime.
Unfortunately, things do not always go to plan and it may be the case that one of you wants ‘out’.
Can you distribute property from a company in liquidation to a shareholder stamp duty free? (in SA)
In South Australia you can transfer a property from a company to the shareholders of the company without paying stamp duty. The exemption is found is section 71(5)(a) of the Stamp Duties Act 1923 (SA). It does not matter who the shareholders are. For example, the shareholders can be individuals, other companies and trusts. Section […]
Is your commercial lease compliant with the PPSR regime?
Is your commercial lease compliant with the PPSR regime? You need to know the answer to this question. Everyone has heard about the Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR), which came online on 30 January 2012. The implications of the new registration system are still not widely known. For many people the need for registration is only discovered after it is too late.
Severing joint tenancy in NSW
How to sever joint tenancy in NSW.
Co-Ownership Agreements v. Binding Financial Agreements: Which one is right for me?
If you are purchasing a property with someone else, having an enforceable agreement in place can reduce the risk of an expensive separation. We can help you make sure you get the right document.
What are my options for owning and managing property jointly? How can I avoid disputes with my co-owner?
Tenancy-in-common ownership gives each co-owner title to and control over a fixed interest in the property. This makes it a flexible and autonomous way to own property. But what happens when the co-owners don’t agree?
Podcast: Buying property with family and friends – property co-ownership
Hear Andrew Andreyev on ABC Radio 891 Drive-time in Adelaide discuss the pros and cons of buying property with family and friends.
Buying a property with others – Co-Ownership Agreements
Property is relatively easy to buy – and even easier to buy with a friend. But if you haven’t planned for when things go wrong, the whole exercise can turn into an expensive debacle.