by wvbweb | Jan 1, 2021 | Blog
Finding out that you are the executor of a close family member or friend’s Estate can seem like an honour at first but it can often be a painful and thankless task. No more so than when an eligible person puts in a claim to challenge the deceased person’s estate...
by wvbweb | Mar 2, 2020 | Blog
All purchasers of real estate in Victoria must pay land transfer duty (more commonly known as stamp duty) to the State Revenue Office (“SRO”) in addition to the purchase price. Generally speaking, stamp duty is calculated at not more than 5.5% of the purchase price or...
by wvbweb | Feb 16, 2020 | Blog
From 1 March 2020, some slight amendments to the legislation that controls the sale of real estate in Victoria will come into play. One of those amendments changes just one single word, but it is this one-word change which has property lawyers across the state a...
by wvbweb | Jan 21, 2020 | Blog
Most commercial and retail leases require a Tenant to pay or reimburse a certain proportion (often 100%) of building outgoings in addition to the monthly rent. Building outgoings typically include council rates, water rates and the building insurance premium, but can...
by wvbweb | Nov 28, 2019 | Blog
“But I need to keep my licence”. It is a phrase that we commonly hear after a person is detected for a traffic offence. A driver’s licence is a crucial part of modern day life. Whether it be to travel to and from work, to take your children to and from school or...
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