What is a trust? A trust is an arrangement that lets a person or company hold property or assets for the benefit of others. The person holding the asset or property is known as the ‘trustee’. The people, or even companies, whose benefit the trust is held in are known... Read More
Buying a commercial property (such as a warehouse, office building or retail space) can be tricky. Unlike transactions involving residential property, the selling and buying of commercial premises does not provide the same level of protection to buyers. Buying a... Read More
So, you have found a commercial premise (or a commercial tenant) that you think is suitable, and have agreed on the general terms for the lease. You have checked the lease schedule (lease term, rent, rent review, etc) and everything looks fine, but are you missing... Read More
Holidays, Life and Other Enjoyable Things January is certainly the time when my thoughts turn to summer holidays at the beach. I also tend to use this time of the year to plan my future vacations. Among my most memorable trips, was one Penny and I took to the... Read More
It has recently been announced that a Class Action is being mounted against a number of ACT property developers who may have incorrectly included GST in the purchase price of off-the-plan residential units. Investigations into the potential claim are ongoing. The... Read More