Most people buy a home with a combination of their savings and a loan from a bank. Securing finance to purchase a property involves a number of steps and expenses. Below is an explanation of a … [Read more...]
Dealing with deceased estates – Executor duties
After a person dies someone has to look after the assets of that person and pay the person's debts. Although the person is no longer here, his or her affairs must be finalised and the person to … [Read more...]
An Overview of Guarantees and Indemnities
It is important that anyone who is asked to provide a guarantee or indemnity understands precisely what their liabilities are under the arrangements. In this article, we identify the distinguishing … [Read more...]
Take care when buying a property off the Plan
The term “buying off the plan” usually refers to purchasing a property that is not yet registered as a separate lot with the government department responsible for land title registrations, or not yet … [Read more...]
Enduring Powers of Attorney explained
A lot of people have heard of a Power of Attorney however most do not fully appreciate the extent of its power, the benefits it delivers or the types of Powers of Attorney that exist. A Power of … [Read more...]
Debt collection basics for business
If you are owed money for goods or services, the first step in attempting to recover it is generally to send a letter of demand to the other party setting out the amount of money outstanding and … [Read more...]
Important things to consider when buying a business
If you are considering buying a business there are many things you need to do from a legal, financial and general business perspective. Getting the right advice from the start is important. The … [Read more...]
Top 6 Power of Attorney Questions
A Power of Attorney is a legal document that gives a trusted person, the legal authority to act for you, and to make legally binding decisions on your behalf. If you do not have a Power of Attorney … [Read more...]
Selling a House – the Conveyancing Process Explained
Selling a home is usually an emotional and stressful time and can become a costly process if mistakes are made. A qualified solicitor can simplify the procedure and limit the risks involved. In this … [Read more...]
Avoiding conveyancing traps – special conditions
Conveyancing is the process involving the transfer of legal title of real property from one person to another. The conveyancing process is designed to ensure that the buyer obtains good and … [Read more...]