The DBL Conveyancing Manual is now available on our website. This guide assists agents and clients with precedent clauses which can be adopted to suit the particular circumstances of each…
Disqualification Periods for Drink and Drug Driving Offences apply in Queensland. The length of disqualification depends on the level of blood alcohol concentration (BAC) or the type of drug drive…
What are Testamentary Discretionary Trusts? A Testamentary Discretionary Trust is a Discretionary Trust set up within a Will. The term “discretionary” means that the person or entity who has day-today…
Mistakes made in property contracts are unfortunately a common occurrence. These “Contract Sins” can often be very costly to correct or may be used terminate the contract or litigate aspects…
Mistakes made when listing a property for sale is unfortunately a common occurrence. These “Listing Sins” can often be very costly to correct or may be used terminate the contract…
An Advance Health Directive is a document which deals with the management of a person’s health decisions once they lose capacity. It deals with significant health decisions, including life sustaining…
Enduring Powers of Attorney appoints another person (or persons) to handle financial matters and/or make personal and health decisions on your behalf at times when you are unable to do…
The Australian National Cabinet announced on 7 April 2020 a Mandatory Code of Conduct for Commercial Tenancies (landlords and tenants) to apply when negotiating variations to their lease. A copy…
The impact of COVID-19 has been profound. Most residential contracts in Queensland are governed by the terms of the REIQ/QLS Contract (“the REIQ Contract”). The effects of COVID-19 may prevent…
COVID-19 has created unprecedented pressures on all businesses, large and small. What are some of the COVID-19 leasing considerations for landlords and tenants during the COVID-19 crisis? Lease obligations are…