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Tenants Evicted for Running Airbnb
22.09.17
A Victorian landlord succeeded in the Victorian Supreme Court to evict her tenants for subleasing her St Kilda apartment on Airbnb without her consent.
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Congratulations to Australian Childcare Projects Ltd 22.09.17 Congratulations to Australian Childcare Projects Ltd. Our client ACP has completed the sale of its business to Morgan Stanley ('MS').Read More
The Dangers of DIY Wills 22.09.17 Two recent Queensland cases demonstrate the importance of complying with legislation when drafting your will.Read More
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.Read More
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.Read More
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,Read More
Case Update: Spouse's Death Before Property Settlement Finalised 22.09.17 When a marriage breaks down, it is recommended that spouses enter into a legally binding arrangement with each other regarding the division of property and assets. This is usually achieved through either a binding financial agreement or a Consent Order made under the Family Law Act 1975 (Cth).Read More
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.Read More
Second Magistrate allocated to the Domestic Violence Court Southport 22.09.17 The longstanding issue of domestic violence has recently received significant media attention which has assisted with the social awareness of an issue which affects so many individuals.Read More
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.Read More
Case Update: Statutory Wills 22.09.17 Case Update: Mutual Wills 22.09.17 Mutual wills can be a useful tool when estate planning for spouses with blended families, but should not be entered into lightly. The case of Masci v Masci shows the possible implications of mutual wills.Read More
