Entering the property market can be an overwhelming process. Where do I start? Always get advice from your Broker or financial institution Lending Manager about the amount that you can borrow and the amount that you can afford to repay on a monthly basis. This will allow you to create a budget for properties that [...]
In the Wollongong and Sydney Family Court Registries, final hearings are presently being listed well into 2018 and beyond. Recent media outlets have reported on the significant delays and under funding issues which have plagued this area of law. The Chief Justice of the Family Court, the Honourable Diana Byran AO, has spoken out [...]
It is advisable to obtain a Strata Report before purchasing a Home Unit. The report can reveal a number of matters which may influence the price you’re prepared to pay for the unit or even whether you purchase the unit. Some of the matters revealed by a Strata Report are the following: Financial State [...]
If you know someone, perhaps a family member or a friend, who is having matrimonial problems ask them whether they have considered mediation. We all know that, statistically speaking, somewhere between 40% and 50% of marriages and long term relationships breakdown at some stage but what a lot of those people believe is that [...]
House prices are on the rise and so is avo on toast. This must be the reason why millennials can’t afford real estate. What’s the alternative investment? Buying a cafe, of course. As much as everyone loves their flat whites and double espressos, operating a cafe is serious business and it shouldn’t be thought of as [...]
An option is a valuable asset. It allows you to renew the lease on the same terms as the original lease. If you are a tenant and wish to remain in the premises, pay particular attention to the time period within which you must give notice to the landlord of your intention to exercise the option, [...]
If you are selling a house in which you have carried out an extension at some stage in the past, or perhaps you are doing extensions at the present time and anticipate that you may sell in the future – there are a number of things to bear in mind to avoid potential problems [...]
If you own a swimming pool or spa you are required to register the swimming pool or spa with the NSW Swimming Pool Register. However, if you are considering selling a property with a swimming pool or spa pool you are now required to obtain a valid Certificate of Compliance or a valid Certificate [...]
There are 3 ways in which parties can arrange child support matters following a separation involving children. They are: via an “administrative assessment” which is conducted by the Child Support Agency; via a child support agreement; via an informal agreement between the parents. Each is explained below. Administrative Assessment The Child Support (Assessment) Act enables parents [...]
