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What is a Local Environment Plan?

A Local Environment Plan (LEP) is a legal document that is prepared by a council and approved by the State Government to regulate land use and development. LEPs provide a guide for planning decisions made by local governments. Break down of Local Environment Plan LEPs...

Building Defects – Who’s responsible?

At times it can be tricky to determine who is responsible when it comes to building and product defects. This is one of the many reasons why building defects is one of the major sources of disputes for builders and contractors. Sometimes a solution requires lengthy...

Exit provisions for Shareholders Agreement

One of the most important aspects of a shareholder agreement is how your ownership in the business is valued upon exiting. This is because the value of your interest in a business can form a substantial part of your personal wealth. There are various types of...

Tips for your Property Portfolio

Are you a property investor or looking to get into the market? Being a property investor is not always easy, but here are some helpful tips that could help you along the way: Our Top Tips: Property return: You must understand that property provides a different return...

Australian SME’s turning to Debtor Finance

More small to medium enterprises (SMEs) are turning to alternate funding to provide working capital as a result of banks increasing reluctance to lend. Turning to Debtor Finance? In recent times, there have been reports of small firms facing difficulties in securing...

When is a reseal of Probate required?

Generally, a reseal of Probate will be required when a deceased owns an asset in another State. This is because Probate only has application within the State or Territory in which it was obtained. The reseal of Probate acts as a confirmation by the Court in which the...