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Selling a House – the Conveyancing Process Explained
Selling a home is usually an emotional and stressful time and can become a costly process if mistakes are made. A qualified lawyer or conveyancer can simplify the procedure and limit the risks involved. In this article, we look at the steps which a lawyer will take...
Pre contract negotiations and commercial leases
A lease is a legally binding contract that gives you certain rights to a property for a set term. A written commercial lease is used when leasing property used primarily for a business. You should never sign a lease without understanding all of its terms and...
Buying a property at auction | Things you need to know BEFORE the auction day
Buying a property can be an intimidating process, especially at an auction where you are competing with other buyers and there is no cooling-off period. Many properties are sold at auction, particularly in a rising market, so it is important for buyers to understand...
What happens when a contract is breached?
Contracts are a common tool used throughout our lives to create legal relationships between parties to define what actions people will take. If you have entered a contract with another party, you are obligated to abide by the terms and conditions of the contract. Any...
Wehbe v Giotopoulos
Shad Partners recently acted for a Defendant in NSW Supreme Court proceedings challenging the validity of a Will. In summary, the facts of the case were that: The late Wadad Wehbe (“the Deceased”) passed away on 10 February 2021. The Deceased was survived by her 5...
Heads of Agreement – key terms and considerations
A “Heads of Agreement” is one of those legal terms that you may come across for the first time and find yourself doing a quick Google search. To make things more confusing, the term is sometimes used interchangeably with terms such as “Letters of Intent” or...
A divorced spouse and a Will contest
All jurisdictions in Australia provide statutory rights for eligible persons to contest a Will on the basis that they have not been left adequate provision by the testator. If a family provision claim is successful, the Court can order an appropriate adjustment to...
Succession Planning for Business Owners
As a business owner, you deal with many responsibilities, including having to decide what to do with your business when you move on. Sometimes the logical endgame for a business is to be wound up, but in most cases, the aim is a smooth transition to new ownership....
New laws for Short-Term Rental Accommodation NSW
The New South Wales Government has introduced a statewide regulatory framework for short-term rental accommodation, titled State Environmental Planning Policy (Affordable Rental Housing) Amendment (Short-Term Rental Accommodation) 2021 (STRA). The framework regulates...
Is a testamentary trust right for you?
One of the most loving things that you can do for your family is make plans for what happens after you die. This is particularly important if you have children or vulnerable adults who depend on you financially. A testamentary trust might be the right tool to help you...