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Case Update: Pile of Rocks Not Included in Sale of Land 22.09.17 When buying land, it is important for both parties to understand what will be included and what will be excluded. The recent Queensland case of Tonge v Living Gems Pty Ltd[1] shows what can happen when the parties to a contract disagree about what the seller can lawfully remove from the property.

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Tired of Waiting: Can a Beneficiary Terminate a Trust Early? 22.09.17 A trust is an arrangement whereby one person (the trustee) holds or owns property for the benefit of another person (the beneficiary). A trust is not a separate legal entity but rather a legally recognised relationship between a trustee and one or more beneficiaries.

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Major Changes to Queensland’s Retail Shop Leases Legislation 22.09.17
Case Update: Termination Of Contract Upheld Because Of Buyer's Failure To Meet Due Date 22.09.17 Contracts for the sale of residential and commercial land will often include certain conditions inserted for the benefit of a buyer. However, in Queensland, time is of the essence in relation to these conditions.

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Into The Deep End: Queensland Pool Safety Laws 22.09.17 Drowning is one of the largest causes of infant deaths in Queensland. In response, the Queensland Government enacted new pool safety laws, which commenced on 1 December 2010.

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Queensland Tree Disputes: Disclosure To Buyers 22.09.17 In 2011, a review conducted by the Department of Justice and Attorney-General concluded that dividing fences and trees were the two most common causes of disputes between neighbours.

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Local Law 17: Selling Waterfront Gold Coast Property 22.09.17 With an assortment of canals, rivers and creeks, the Gold Coast contains many beautiful waterways. To protect both these waterways and buyers of property situated in these waterways,

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Case Update: Duty Concessions for Home Buyers 22.09.17 Generally, when you buy land or an apartment in Queensland, you must pay the government transfer duty (commonly called ‘stamp duty’). The amount of duty payable is determined by the purchase price of the property or, if the parties are related, the higher of the market value and the purchase price.

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Buying Residential Property as a Foreign Buyer 22.09.17 Foreign investment plays an important role in the Australian economy and its development as a nation. In particular, the purchase of real estate is a popular means of foreign investment in Australia. Between 2013 and 2014, foreign investment in Australian real estate was valued at nearly $74.6 billion.

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Case Update: Alleged Misrepresentation of off-the-plan Gold Coast Penthouse 22.09.17 When buying a property off-the-plan, buyers often rely on representations made to them by the developer or their real estate agents. Juniper Property Holdings No 15 Pty Ltd v Caltabiano (No 2) shows the issues .....

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Are oral contracts illegal or unenforceable? 22.09.17 Queensland legislation requires builders to record their contracts in writing. The consequences of failing to do so were demonstrated in the recent case of Nichols v Earth Spirit Home Pty Ltd (‘Nichols’).

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First on the Gold Coast to use PEXA 22.09.17 Ramsden Lawyers is excited to announce that, together with Gold Coast City Solicitors, we have completed the Gold Coast’s first e-conveyancing settlement through the new Property Exchange Australia (‘PEXA’) platform today.

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