Conveyancing and Property Law
11
Dec
GST and Residential Property Transactions
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The responsibility for remitting Goods and Services Tax (GST) to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) generally falls on the party making a ‘taxable supply’. In a property transaction, this has traditionally meant the vendor or developer (supplier), unless the contract provides otherwise. From 1 July 2018 purchasers of ‘new’ residential property must deduct the GST […]
25
Sep
The 2017/2018 Victorian Budget has made substantial changes to land duty and tax payments in a bid to make the system for housing affordability more equitable. Investors may need to act quickly to avoid duty on certain property transfers.
11
Mar
Buying a property at auction
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Things you need to know BEFORE the auction day Buying a property is perhaps one of the most important financial decisions of your life. It can often be an intimidating process, especially at auction where you are competing with other buyers and there is no cooling off period. If you a purchase a property privately, […]
11
Mar
The team at RRR Lawyers specialise in assisting those who are purchasing off the plan properties. Off the plan developments have become increasingly common in light of major land developments, and apartment building construction taking place in the Melbourne CBD and surrounding regions. The term “buying off the plan” usually refers to purchasing a property […]
10
Mar
New Powers of Attorney in Victoria
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The new Powers of Attorney Act 2014 (Vic) commenced on 1 September 2015. Find out what changes there will be and what this may mean for you, your family or someone you care about.
08
Oct
Conveyancing: Purchasing property
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It is often stated that the purchase of a house is the largest investment most people will make in their life time. There is fortunately a large body of both statute and case law to assist purchasers of real estate to ensure that a good title is obtained and the real estate can be used […]
04
Oct
Top 6 Power of Attorney Questions
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A Power of Attorney is a legal document that gives a trusted person the legal authority to act for you, and to make legally binding decisions on your behalf. If you do not have a power of attorney then you should contact us and find out more.
01
Oct
Family Separation
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Separation in Family Law is defined as the bringing to an end of a marriage or de facto relationship. There is no need or ability to register a separation under Australian Family Law. Separation is a fact which must be proven if it is disputed by the other party at a later time
16
Sep
s32 Vendor’s Statement
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There have been updates in the law regarding disclosure requirements when selling real property.
29
Aug
Family Law Property Settlements
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Following the breakdown of a marriage or de facto relationship, it is common for separated parties to be unsure and therefore anxious about their entitlements in a property settlement and the assets they are likely to retain.