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As a commercial landlord, there are strict rules around ending your lease arrangement with your lessee that you must abide by if you want to move them out in a timely manner.
Perhaps you have a new tenant lined up?
Or plans for the property that require your current lessee to move?
Whatever your intention as the landlord, if...
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Are you and your partner de facto if you haven’t lived together? What happens if you separate, but together you own a property you have never lived in?
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You’re excited. You’ve signed a contract to purchase a new home and have finally agreed on a purchase price. You approach a solicitor to handle the transaction and WHAM… they tell you about stamp duty. Stamp duty is not a fun topic.
The government calculates stamp duty using an ad valorem rate which means the duty is calculated...
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Often business partners starting out in a new venture recognise the need for a Buy and Sell Agreement (sometimes known as a “business Will”) as part of their business plan, writes TGB’s Business & Commercial law team.
However, once the business is established this step is often forgotten.
The purpose of a Buy and...
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It is a common misconception that any creditor can caveat a debtor’s property to secure the repayment of a debt, writes the TGB property law team.
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TGB’s Family law team offers five tips to help you choose the best family and divorce lawyer to suit your needs.
Choosing the right family lawyer to help with your divorce is an important decision facing people who are leaving a relationship. Not only is choosing someone with the right legal skills and expertise invaluable...
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Many tenants desperate to purchase a home are getting caught in a ‘rent to buy’ trap.
How do ‘rent to buy’ arrangements work in South Australia?
‘Rent to Buy’ arrangements often come about when a tenant is renting a property and doesn’t have the savings history to be able to afford a home loan. There are plenty...
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