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January 17, 2019 By Shire Legal

Your obligations regarding maintenance of the property you have just sold

Picture this – you advertised your property for sale, endured countless open houses and inspections, and finally, someone offered you a price which you accepted, contracts exchanged, and now the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News, Property, Property Law Tagged With: buying property, Melissa Lammers, pre-settlement inspection, Property Law, property sale, Property settlement, selling property, Shire Legal

April 24, 2018 By Zaliet

Be careful when you use the word ANZAC

On this eve of Anzac Day, we thought it was appropriate to look at the word ANZAC and the legal implications of using the word when naming a product, event or even your boat. A quick history … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Business, Business Law Tagged With: Shire Legal

September 21, 2017 By Shire Legal

A “free and capable testator” – when capacity is questioned

The recent case of Ryan v Dalton highlights the role of testamentary capacity when making a will.  The case emphasised that there is a burden on the proponent of the will to demonstrate to the court … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Estates, Estates Law, News Tagged With: capacity, dementia, Estate planning, Shire Legal, testamentary capacity, will

June 9, 2017 By Shire Legal

Think twice when getting married overseas

It is not uncommon these days for couples to travel overseas to get married in an exotic location like Thailand or Hawaii or Bali (or even Las Vegas with an Elvis celebrant!), but care must be taken … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family, Family Law, News Tagged With: Family law, Marriage, Marriage Act Family Court, Overseas wedding, Shire Legal

September 23, 2016 By Zaliet

Fringe Benefits Tax for not-for-profit organisations

The Australian Taxation Office has just released a video regarding Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) for not-for-profit organisations: … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Business, Business Law, Taxation Tagged With: ATO, Australian Taxation Office, Business Law, FBT, Fringe benefits tax, Shire Legal, Taxation

June 22, 2016 By Zaliet

What is the problem with unapproved building works?

What is the problem with unapproved building works?

A few years ago, Shire Legal acted for a client purchasing a property at Kurnell.   There was nothing particularly unusual about the transaction – it was a standard family home being sold from one … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Property, Property Law, Property purchase Tagged With: Building Certificate, conveyancing, Council Approval, Property Law, purchaser, purchasing property, selling property, Shire Legal, Unapproved building works, Vendor

May 30, 2016 By Zaliet

The new 2016 Contract for the Sale and Purchase of Land

The new 2016 Contract for the Sale and Purchase of Land

Largely because of legislative changes, the Law Society of New South Wales periodically reviews and reissues the standard clause pages for the contract used when selling a property. Despite the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Buying property, Property, Property Law, Property purchase, Property Sale, Selling property Tagged With: Australian Consumer Law, contract for sale of land, conveyancing, Deposit bond, electronic conveyancing, Foreign Resident Withholding Tax, Jobema Developments, Law Society, Off the plan, PEXA, Real Estate Institute, Shire Legal, Unfair term

February 8, 2016 By Zaliet

Freight Forwarder News: Vertification of container weights – Are you ready for 1st July 2016?

Amendments to the Safety of Life at Sea Convention (SOLAS) come into effect on 1st July 2016. These amendments have come about after the sinking of the MSC Napoli in the English Channel in 2007. The … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Customs Law, Litigation, Transport Law Tagged With: Customs, Freight forwarders, Logistics, Safety of Life at Sea Convention, Shipping, Shire Legal, Verified Gross Mass

December 4, 2015 By Zaliet

Preference Claims – Exposure of Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders

Due to the competitive nature of the international logistics industry, customs brokers and freight forwarders (brokers) are frequently required to outlay costs on behalf of their importer clients in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Customs Law Tagged With: Shire Legal

November 27, 2015 By Zaliet

Successful appeal for a 6 month driver’s licence suspension

We represented a client at Sutherland Local Court whose unrestricted driver licence was suspended for 6 months for exceeding the speed limit by more than 45 Km/h. The law In NSW, a driver can … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Criminal, Criminal Law Tagged With: Criminal Law, drink driving, drivers licence, driving under the influence, DUI, licence suspension, Local Court, Shire Legal, speeding

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