Author: Kayleigh

Purchasing or selling commercial property is a big investment decision which you should seek advice from experienced professionals about including a solicitor, accountant and finance broker before signing a legally binding contract. Commercial contracts generally do not include a cooling off period which is why it is important to engage a solicitor prior to entering into it. Your...

How Your Residency Status Affects Your Ability to Purchase Property in Queensland? We commonly talk to buyers who have different residency statuses in Queensland. Some are outside of Australia who want to invest in the Australian market. Some are temporary residents of Australia, looking to find a place to call their own while they live here. Some are Australian Citizens or Australian...

Over the last few years there has been a resurgence of interest in how much of the air you own on your property. Not only are there an abundance of apartment and housing constructions occurring in Queensland but there are also concerns of aeroplanes and drones flying over your property. It is vital that all property owners are aware of any rights they have for airspace above their...

Leasing a premises for your business can be an exciting process. However, as leases are generally drafted by lessors, the clauses are predominantly in the lessor’s favour. Nevertheless, the Retail Shop Leases Act 1994 (Qld) (“the Act”) provides lessees protection as long as the lease meets the definition of a retail shop lease. It is important that lessees are aware of their...

A common question that is asked is whether estranged family members or step-children may be able to challenge their entitlements under a will. Although challenging the will usually comes after death, it is important for anyone making a will to understand: who is entitled to challenge a will; andwhether the challenger may be successful This will assist a will maker to understand...

Once a contract has been entered into and the buyer has satisfied all the key conditions of the contract, then the buyer’s solicitor will order settlement searches on the property. There are some searches the buyer cannot escape ordering, but there are a wide range of purchases that, depending on the law firm, are at the option of the buyer to order. The buyer may also wish to have some...

Situations may arise where you may suspect your loved one has been taken advantage of. Family members may become suspicious when their dearly departed leave a significant portion of their assets to one family member or to someone who is not even family. It is important to be aware of how you may challenge a will on suspicion of undue influence, as it is a difficult argument to...

  A common concern when a parent enters into a new relationship is how to ensure their children from a previous marriage will be adequately taken care of at the time of their death. While the common answer is to enter into a mutual will, there may be some hidden dangers a parent has not thought of as an alternative arrangement...

It can be daunting to receive a notice stating you have breached your lease and are facing harsh penalties. However, once you get past the initial reaction, you may come to find that you do not need to pay the penalties as a result of the form being completed incorrectly, and this is not an unusual occurrence. Regardless of whether you are a lessor or lessee, you should be aware of how to...