Reforms to the Strata Management Act will come into effect at the end of next month on 30 November 2016. The changes will affect a significant proportion of the population, with more than a quarter of NSW’s population living in, owning or managing strata properties. There are more than 90 changes, many of which…
Read MoreAnd they lived happily ever after…or did they? Unfortunately, not all love stories have a fairy tale ending. Relationship and marriage breakdown is common, with statistics showing that 1 in 3 marriages in Australia end in divorce. Children, property and assets all need to be considered when a couple choose to go their separate ways….
Read MoreElderly people, especially when living alone, face many risks and require the help of others to keep them safe. Frail bones, illness and dementia can all contribute to accidents in the home, where even small accidents can have a big impact on the health and wellbeing of an elderly person. Relatives with full-time jobs, or…
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Considerable time and thought is given to the planning of a Will. For most people, putting together their Will is an important way to provide for their family and ensure the division of assets in a way that is fair and meaningful. Ideally, a Will should be updated regularly to account for changing circumstances,…
Read MoreIn the modern world of love and relationships it’s not ‘official’ until it’s ‘Facebook official’. The change from ‘Single’ to ‘In a relationship’ heralds new found love to friends and family, attracting a flurry of activity on the social media platform. For many couples, their status remains ‘In a relationship’ unless they move to ‘Engaged’…
Read MoreWith a rising population and roads that can barely keep up, driving to and from work every day can be a nightmare on the busy roads in New South Wales. Traffic, combined with high petrol prices, increasing tolls and the cost of parking has lead many people to rely on public transport for their daily…
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A trip to the local shopping centre is a day-to-day activity for most Australians. For some people, shopping is akin to a sport, for others, it’s a necessary evil. Whether you love shopping or hate it, the shopping centre continues to draw a crowd with more than shopping on offer. Shopping centres are home to…
Read MoreBuying and selling property is equal parts tense and exciting. For a first time buyer it’s a whole new world of real estate terms, mortgage documents and big decisions in what is the most expensive investment they’ll probably ever make. For a first time seller, the process of putting a property on the market, meeting…
Read MoreThe New South Wales Government recently announced proposed changes to the NSW Greenslip Scheme. Click here to see the proposed changes. The Government wants to move to a partly no-fault scheme. This will be similar to the Workers Compensation Scheme here in NSW. There is only one way to fund such a scheme without increasing…
Read More‘Hey soon-to-be spouse, do you want to sit down and discuss what will happen with our assets if we break up?’ It’s hardly the most romantic request in the world, especially when you’re about to tie the knot, but discussing these issues at the beginning of a marriage can prevent significant conflict in the future….
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