by Debra Dorrington | Feb 23, 2011 | Fresh Business Thinking
Imagine how difficult it is for lawyers to limit their comments to 140 characters. We face a dilemma having to leave some ambiguity in our message. Reducing beautifully formed, grammatically correct language to a small group of symbols and abbreviations goes against...
by AlexanderDorrington | Feb 22, 2011 | General property Law, Sale and Purchase
Possession Before Settlement Sometimes on the sale of a residential property, the purchaser wants possession even though settlement is not going to take place when expected. That can occur for a number of reasons: The vendor is not ready. The...
by Denise Marsden | Feb 21, 2011 | Unit Titles
Another interesting bill was proposed just before Christmas, the “Weathertight Homes Resolution Services (Financial Assistance Package) Amendment Bill”. If passed this would enable people with leaky homes to settle with the Government and Council for up to 50%...
by Denise Marsden | Feb 20, 2011 | Building, General property Law
The Building Act 2004 review continues. The Building Amendment Bill (No 3) had its First Reading on 9 December 2010. It is now with the Select Committee for review and submissions on the bill close on 4 March 2011. There are a number of interesting changes...