Most people understand how important it is to engage the services of a conveyancer when they are buying or selling a home. Yet they may not realise the importance of this individual when it comes to land division. What do you need to know about this process and the correct approach?
Subdividing Land
If you intend to buy land for subdivision, you may be working in an area that is of interest to many different parties.
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Why You Should Consider Incorporation before Listing a Business for Sale
In the world of commerce, there is always an opportunity, and if you're in charge of a successful small business, then you may want to seek a new owner as a part of your plans. However, before you put the business up for sale, you may find it advantageous to change its structure so that a prospective owner can analyse the accounts more efficiently to make the transaction much easier. What do you need to think about before you restructure?
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Is It Time for Distraint in Place of Unpaid Rent?
When a tenant of commercial premises does not comply with the terms of a lease agreement and withholds rent, the landlord or owner has a number of options. In the first case, they should do their best to persuade the tenant to pay the outstanding dues and be very clear in their form of communication. Sometimes, however, this approach may not work, and further action may be necessary. If you're in this position, what do you need to know about a process known as 'distraint'?
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Divorce: Could Your Ex Be Hiding Any Assets from You?
A comprehensive financial disclosure pertaining to all assets form a key component of divorce. These assets can be both physical (your shared home, its contents, your vehicles, etc.) and financial (bank accounts, superannuation, investments, trusts, etc.). An open and honest disclosure is necessary for an appropriate division of the assets, and this arguably becomes more pertinent in aspects of family law where there are children involved, as in the value of any maintenance paid to you can be determined by your former spouse's income and assets.
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