by Quinns_News | Oct 17, 2018 | Blog
The Australian property market has declined in value by 2.2% over the past twelve months. Maybe this poses a buying opportunity for some or a selling necessity for others. The table below illustrates the change in property values over the past twelve months by capital...
by Quinns_News | Oct 17, 2018 | Blog
A will should be a true reflection of a person’s final wishes in relation to how their estate is distributed. Naturally, our wishes in relation to this are likely to change as our lives and circumstances change. Births, deaths, the purchasing of property, the...
by Quinns_News | Oct 17, 2018 | Blog
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has increased casual retail workers’ penalty rates for weekday evening shifts and Saturdays, but reduced them for Sunday shifts. The new penalty rate changes will be phased in over the next three to five years for the retail industry....
by Quinns_News | Oct 10, 2018 | Blog
A recent speech by the ATO’s Assistant Commissioner for Superannuation demonstrates the very practical problems with the new superannuation rules. The $1.6 million transfer balance cap (TBC) that limits the amount you can hold in a superannuation pension requires...
by Quinns_News | Oct 10, 2018 | Blog
Often we receive enquiries from clients seeking an explanation of items contained in Schedule 1 of the Housing Industry Association (HIA)’s residential building contracts. Here is a list of common queries and explanations. Encumbrances, Covenants and Easements An...
by Quinns_News | Oct 10, 2018 | Blog
In a recent decision, the Federal Circuit Court of Australia (FCCA) found that a number of actors were engaged by a production company as independent contractors, not employees. This decision highlights the various complexities in determining whether an individual is...
