Why you might want to re-think that DIY Will Kit Writing a Will is easy to put off. Maybe you think you’re too young to need one, your affairs are fairly straightforward, or that a DIY Will Kit will do the trick. But, when it comes to protecting your loved ones, and making sure your…
What is a Form 2 and why is it needed? Since 1 August 2025, the Property Law Act 2023 requires most Queensland property sellers to provide a Seller Disclosure Statement (Form 2) to a prospective buyer before the buyer signs a contract. The Form 2 provides the buyer with information about the property, including title…
The Advice Pre-contract advice is given before the Contract is signed and becomes binding (following signing by both the Seller and the Buyer). We encourage you to pause before signing on the dotted line (or inserting a digitised signature using e-signing software). If you have reservations about what a clause means and how it could…
As most business owners are aware, it is common practice to trade under a ‘trading name’. Not to be confused with a legal name, a trading name relates to your business trading activities. This name can be anything (within reason) and commonly reflects the services or products which your business provides. However, some business owners…
A lease which is in a registrable form (a Titles Office Form 7 in Queensland), can be registered on the title for the property. Once registered, the lease is shown as an interest on title, noting the name of the tenant and the commencement and expiry dates, along with the next option term (if there is one). Registration…
Selling your business is an important decision. It is important you have all the information you need when you decide to sell. Below are some things you might consider as part of your pre-sale preparation: 1. Method of Sale There are two main methods of sale. First is the sale of the business assets themselves (most common),…