Legal Insights
Conveyancing Referrals By Real Estate Agents
Conveyancing referrals by real estate agents to a competent conveyancing lawyer can be very important when buying or selling a home. It is important for…
Retail and commercial premises: lease questions
Working out if premises are retail or commercial can have significant implications for both landlords and tenants. Whilst identifying a retail lease is usually straightforward,…
Legal review of building contracts
For most people, entering into a contract with a builder for a new home or a renovation is the second largest investment they will make,…
Buying A Home – Legal Tips and Traps
Buying a home is the biggest purchase most people ever make. Most transactions go smoothly, but when something goes wrong it can mean real stress…
Domestic Building Disputes Resolution Victoria
Historical article This article describes the position when it was originally published. Some laws, regulators and procedures have since changed. For current information, read our…
Challenging wills in Victoria
Executors and beneficiaries in Victoria need to be aware that the deceased does not always have the final say on how their estate is dealt…
Owners Corporations, Landlords and Airbnb
Recent decisions by the Victorian Supreme Court are affecting Owners Corporations and Landlords who want to stop short-term Airbnb rentals.
Cashing Out Annual Leave
Cashing out annual leave means an employee receives payment instead of taking the leave as time off. It can suit both sides in the right…
Beware Automatic Contract Renewal Clauses
How long does your contract with your internet provider last? Or with your water cooler contractor? Or your ad words agency; waste removal contractor; consultants;…
Recent changes to Victorian Building Laws
Historical article This article describes the position when it was originally published. Some laws, regulators and procedures have since changed. For current information, read our…
New Electronic Conveyancing in Victoria
A new system of electronic conveyancing has been introduced in Victoria. Learn more about its advantages and whether its is suited to your property transaction
7 Ways to Reduce the Risk of Building Claims
Builders- please read on for 7 Ways to Reduce the Risk of Litigation for Domestic Builders based on Melissa Henderson's personal experience as CEO of…