In this podcast, Big Law Director and Property Lawyer Sylvia Lopez discusses why you should always have your REIQ contract reviewed before signing.
The Importance of Having Your Contract Reviewed Before Signing
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Law Update 1 January 2025 – Changes to the Foreign Resident Capital Gains Withholding Tax Regime
There have been significant changes to the Foreign Resident Capital Gains Withholding (FRCGW) Tax Regime that have come into effect from 1 January 2025. These changes will affect all property sales. Summary of Changes Previous Regime New Regime (effective 1 January 2025) Withholding Rate 12.5% 15% Applicable To Purchase Price greater than or equal toRead More »Law Update 1 January 2025 – Changes to the Foreign Resident Capital Gains Withholding Tax Regime
The Presumption of Revocation of a Will in Queensland: Understanding Its Implications and Prevention
In estate planning and succession law, few concepts carry as much weight and potential consequence as the presumption of revocation of a Will. This legal principle can significantly impact the distribution of a deceased person's assets and the fulfilment of their final wishes. As such, both testators (those making a Will) and potential beneficiaries mustRead More »The Presumption of Revocation of a Will in Queensland: Understanding Its Implications and Prevention
Property Owners: Are You Aware of the New QLD Minimum Housing Standards?
As a property owner in Queensland, it’s crucial to stay updated on the latest regulations impacting your investment. Recently, the Queensland government has introduced new minimum housing standards designed to enhance living conditions for renters and clarify property maintenance requirements. In effect, these standards represent a substantial change in rental property management, ensuring that allRead More »Property Owners: Are You Aware of the New QLD Minimum Housing Standards?
What You Need to Know About Changes to Superannuation Tax Concessions and Their Impact on Estate Planning
The Australian superannuation system, a cornerstone of retirement planning, can be reshaped by the Superannuation (Better Targeted Superannuation Concessions) Imposition Bill 2023. These changes in Division 296 tax introduce significant alterations to tax concessions, which affect individuals with a Total Superannuation Balance (TSB) exceeding $3 million. This article examines the impact of these changes onRead More »What You Need to Know About Changes to Superannuation Tax Concessions and Their Impact on Estate Planning
Podcasts to Listen to
The Importance of Having Your Contract Reviewed Before Signing
In this podcast, Big Law Director and Property Lawyer Sylvia Lopez discusses why you should always have your REIQ contract reviewed before signing. Sylvia Lopez Legal Practitioner Director Make an appointment
Estate Planning & Capacity. What You Need to Know
In this podcast, Big Law Wills and Estates Solicitor, Elise Jacques talks about a topic that touches the core of estate planning in decision-making, testamentary capacity. Elise Jaques Solicitor Make an appointment
Selling property? Have you got these certificates ready?
Getting your residential property ready for sale is all about ticking the numerous boxes to ensure that once you have an interested buyer, the transaction goes smoothly and hopefully without delay. Crucial to this, of course, is ensuring that you have all the requisite certificates up to date. In this context, as you would expectRead More »Selling property? Have you got these certificates ready?
What You Need to Know About Commercial Leases in Queensland
If you're a business owner navigating the commercial lease market, maybe about the sign on the dotted line or just want to understand the basics of a commercial lease, this podcast is for you. In this podcast, Big Law director, Sylvia Lopez, talks about all things to do with commercial leasing in Queensland. Transcript AtRead More »What You Need to Know About Commercial Leases in Queensland