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Heads of Agreement - Do you know what you are getting into?
Posted on Friday 3rd February 2017
A "Heads of Agreement" sets out the commercial terms of a proposed Lease, and is often entered into between prospective Tenants and Landlords during lease negotiations. Such an agreement may be effective to create a framework for the parties to negotiate a final Lease, and to provide a level of confidence that the parties are committed to negotiations and that a deal is likely - but do you know what you are getting into?
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Importance of a Partnership Agreement
Posted on Tuesday 22nd November 2016
A partnership is a relationship or association between two or more persons with a view to profit and may comprise of individuals and/or companies.
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Pharmacy Location Rules
Posted on Monday 7th November 2016
The Pharmacy Location Rules govern the ability of a pharmacist to relocate an approved pharmacy, to establish a new approved pharmacy or to expand/contract an approved pharmacy. A pharmacy cannot be relocated or expanded/contracted without prior approval.
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Capital Gains Withholding Tax Applying to Property Sales
Posted on Monday 7th November 2016
The Federal Government has passed legislation requiring the withholding of 10% of the purchase price of property sold for more than $2million, as well as some other transfers of certain property interests.
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Asian Property Investment Seminar - 16/10/2015 Management Rights and Off The Plan Purchases Explained
Posted on Monday 17th October 2016
Asian Property Investment Seminar - 16/10/2015 Management Rights and Off The Plan Purchases Explained
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October 2016 Legal Ease Column - Resort News
Posted on Monday 19th September 2016
ANOTHER IMPORTANT QCAT DECISION A recent decision by a member of the Queensland Civil & Administrative Tribunal has solved a conundrum that has plagued lawyers for Building Managers and Bodies Corporate for some time.
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Self-Managed Superannuation Funds and your Estate Plan
Posted on Thursday 1st September 2016
Self-Managed Superannuation Funds ("SMSF") are a common investment tool for a growing number of Australians. Considering your superannuation can represent a large portion of your asset pool upon death, it is important to consider this in your overall estate plan.
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NSW Abolishes Stamp Duty on Business Assets
Posted on Monday 15th August 2016
On 1 July 2016, New South Wales abolished stamp duty payable on the transfer of business assets joining the likes of South Australia and Victoria.
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