New Commercial Property Tax

New Commercial Property Tax

You might have heard about the Victorian State Government introducing changes to the stamp duty regime for commercial and industrial properties.  It’s called the Commercial Industrial Property Tax (CIPT).  It has been bubbling away in the news for a while,...
Grandparents and Family Law Rights

Grandparents and Family Law Rights

When one thinks of parenting arrangements and family law, it is usually from the context of one parent of the children. However, it is not only parents that have rights in relation to parenting arrangements. The Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) which governs family law in...
Special Conditions: What can go wrong?

Special Conditions: What can go wrong?

Selling or purchasing property? Consider engaging a lawyer or conveyancer to consider special conditions. See below to learn what can go wrong with special conditions. WHAT ARE SPECIAL CONDITIONS? When purchasing or selling a property in Victoria, the Law Institute of...
Retail Lease vs. Non-Retail Lease

Retail Lease vs. Non-Retail Lease

As a landlord or tenant in a commercial lease, you may be aware that your lease is considered “retail” but are unsure what that means. There are practical differences between retail and non-retail leases which are important to be aware of regardless of whether you are...
Do I need a Testamentary Trust Will?

Do I need a Testamentary Trust Will?

Do you need a Testamentary Trust Will to best look after your family? A Testamentary Trust Will doesn’t lock you in to anything and allows you to give your family future protections when you pass, as well as providing them with wealth management options and...
What must a Will include?

What must a Will include?

A Will is a legal document that states your wishes as to how your assets are to be distributed after your death, and what people you nominate to manage the distribution of those assets on behalf of your Estate. So, what makes a Will valid, and what must a Will...