I recently was invited to speak at a conference for the Australian College of Strata Lawyers in relation to the current situation with building defects in Queensland. There have been recent changes in Queensland that impact on Bodies Corporate and also on construction of the buildings that form Bodies Corporate. Firstly, and as a result…
DetailsHave you ever been asked to be a guarantor? Do you have children may be a more telling question in this scenario. Many people do “go guarantor” for their children or family members and this is often an effective way to enable the child or family members (borrower) to purchase a home without the need…
DetailsCopyright in Logo’s – Finding the perfect logo for your business that not only identifies the goods and services you offer but also embodies the essence of your brand is a difficult task and for many less creative entrepreneurs, the assistance of a designer will be required. It can be easy for business owners to…
DetailsMedium and high-density living is becoming more popular, and with certain areas experiencing high population growth, it is also becoming necessary. So, if we are leaving the “white picket fences” behind, what about our treasured companions, or man’s (woman’s) best friend? We often hear from Buyers that agents have told them “the Body Corporate cannot…
DetailsImagine this. You have started your own business, picked the perfect name and done all the right things including registering that name as a Business Name. Your first year of business has gone well, until you discover a rival company using your name to market their business. You have secured the business name, which means…
DetailsThe dust is settling from the recent federal election and Australia has dodged a bullet. The bullet of indecision, delay and inaction. For months before the election many of our clients had put their plans on hold – property plans, commercial plans, superannuation plans and estate planning. My fear was that our clients would be…
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