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There’s little doubt that there has been an exponential increase in Queensland of unit puchases. But is buying a unit a little different than buying a regular house? In this podcast, our Sylvia Lopez discusses this matter…. listen to the podcast

Caveat emptor. Translated from Latin, it means “let the buyer beware.” And when it comes to buying off the plan, it is advice worth heeding.

In a perfect world, home buying would be easy. But in reality, there’s no such thing as a “simple” real estate transaction. When it comes to buying a unit in Queensland, there’s plenty to do. Here’s a brief overview of what’s involved.

Whether you’re buying or selling a home, it’s important you understand the essential terms and conditions of the contract of sale.

When it comes to selling your property, there can be plenty of questions that can emerge and it can be helpful to slow down and consider it all as a process that is made up of various steps…. listen to the podcast

When it comes to selling your property, there can be plenty of questions that can emerge and it can be helpful to slow down and consider it all as a process that is made up of various steps…. listen to the podcast

Making the decision to sell your home is a big move that brings with it both excitement (what price will we get?) and apprehension (what if we can’t sell?).

Mediation in Family Law – What can I expect? Make an appointment Mediation is very regularly a necessary step for resolving family law disputes involving both parenting matters and also... read more

What You Need to Know About PPSR Charges When Selling a Business Make an appointment The registration provisions of the Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (the Act) came into force... listen to the podcast

What You Need to Know About SMSFs Make an appointment In Part One of this series of three podcast, Big Law Partner, Sylvia Lopez and Resource Accounting Queensland Director, Craig... listen to the podcast

Can I See the Will? Make an appointment Once someone dies there is often a queue of people interested in discovering the terms of the will. This raises the question:... read more

How to Apply for Divorce in Queensland Make an appointment There are many reasons people decide to officially end their marriage by applying for a divorce. These may include the... read more

It goes without saying that during every school holidays, there is a case of a parent taking their child or children away potentially on overseas trip without the other partner’s knowledge or approval. What happens when that occurs? In this podcast, Big Law’s Family Law expert, Matt Stimpson answers this question…. listen to the podcast

It might come as a surprise, but there is a growing number of people over the age of 18 who don’t have a will. It goes without saying that the consequences of not having an up-to-date will are serious, but what should you consider when you’re doing one?… listen to the podcast

The terms ‘separation’ and ‘divorce’ are often used interchangeably by people but in fact, in the unfortunate event of a relationship breakdown, they mean quite different things and carry different legal implications.

What Does Separation & Divorce Mean? Make an appointment The terms ‘separation’ and ‘divorce’ are often used interchangeably by people but in fact, in the unfortunate event of a relationship... read more

What Your Business Needs to Know about the Changes to Retail Shop Leases Make an appointment Here's the thing about change: it is seldom easy and no one really likes... read more

Things You Should Consider When Selling a Business Make an appointment For those people contemplating selling a business, Michelle Maxwell our Experienced Commercial and Property Law Solicitor talks about the important... listen to the podcast

Property Settlement Matters - Post Separation Make an appointment In the context of family law, ever wondered how the Court considers inheritances post-separation? In this video, our Matt Stimpson discusses... read more

What is a Testamentary Trust and Why Should I Consider One? Make an appointment Not only does death impose an emotional toll on family and friends, it brings with it... read more

Can I Relocate To Another Town City With The Children Make an appointment Play in new window | Download Our Family Law Solicitor Matt Stimpson, answers one of the... listen to the podcast

Big Law Team to Speak at Leading Conference Events Make an appointment Big Law are pleased to announce that 2 lawyers of our team are presenting at legal conferences over... read more

The Importance of Updating Your Estate Planning Documents Following Separation Make an appointment Play in new window | Download An Oversight with Massive Consequences. In this podcast, our Estate... listen to the podcast

What Does a Property Settlement Look Like in a Short Relationship? Make an appointment In the eyes of the law, a "short marriage" is considered to have lasted less than... read more

What is an Enduring Power of Attorney and Why You Need One Make an appointment Play in new window | Download Estate planning, for most of us is often... listen to the podcast

Important Points to Consider Before Buying a Commercial Property Make an appointment Buying a commercial property involves a lot more considerations than when buying a residential property. This is not... read more

Impact of Recent Changes in Family Law Make an appointment In 2018, it was announced there would be significant changes to the family law system in Australia. In the short... read more

Time Limits in Family Law Matters Make an appointment For most of us, the realisation that a relationship can't be salvaged is emotionally devastating. Acknowledging this is especially difficult for... read more

At What Age Can Children Make Up Their Own Minds? Make an appointment Play in new window | Download There's little doubt that one of the most common questions... listen to the podcast

How Does Conveyancing Work? Make an appointment There is a lot to consider when you are purchasing a home. If you've got children, one of your first priorities will be... read more

The Things You Need to Consider Before Separation Make an appointment For those people contemplating separation, they're not alone. As the growing pressures on the family unit take their toll,... listen to the podcast

What is the Process of Commercial Conveyancing? Make an appointment Conveyancing is the surprisingly complex process of transferring property from one person or entity to another. Though generally similar to... read more

Do You Need Help with Family Law Matters? Make an appointment Divorce, separation, conscious uncoupling. All result in the dissolution of a relationship, almost half of which involve children. Luckily,... read more

Children’s Matters After Separation Make an appointment Separation can be one of the most harrowing of life experiences, especially when there are children involved. According to the Australian Bureau of... read more

What is the PPSR? Make an appointment The Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (Cth) commenced on 30 January 2012 and created a national online register where details of security interests... read more

Purchasing land with a pre-existing lease Make an appointment On 20 October 2015 the Queensland Court of Appeal, in the case of Commissioner of State Revenue v Di Sipio &... read more

Key Changes Under Retail Shop Leases Amendment Act 2016 Make an appointment On 25 May 2016, the Retail Shop Leases Amendment Act 2016 was enacted to amend the regulation of... read more

New editions of the two standard Residential Contracts Make an appointment On 23 August 2011 a fire erupted at a house in Slacks Creek Queensland Twenty-three calls were made to... read more

Did I loan you my money or was it a gift to you? Make an appointment Most of us have experienced this – an urgent call from a family member... read more

What is a Superannuation Binding Death Benefit Nomination? Make an appointment Your self-managed, industry or retail Superannuation contributions and benefits are held in a trust, which in turn is controlled... read more

What happens to my Super when I die? Make an appointment Most Australians are unaware that they must give directions to their Super Fund if they wish to control what... read more

What is an Enduring Power Of Attorney? Make an appointment An Enduring Power of Attorney is a written formal process whereby a person, ie. a principal, appoints a person or... read more

Don't Forget To Look at This in Your New Business Lease. Make an appointment I have recently heard of tenants entering into leases without first undertaking investigations of what Internet... read more

My mum/dad has dementia and has lost capacity. What can I do? Make an appointment The bank won't talk to me and I have to pay her bills. What can... read more

I don't what someone to inherit anything in my will. How can I do that? Make an appointment This may be the result of conflict in the family which results... read more

What is probate and why do we need it? Make an appointment A request for probate may be made before the executor can claim the funds for the estate of the... read more

Family Law Help Now at Big Law Make an appointment Our Solicitor Mark Vaughan has always worked in the area of family law, child protection and domestic violence. A holistic... read more

Classifying the property by occupier Make an appointment Since writing and publishing the article Rates Ruling Could Have Major Effect, some important changes have taken effect. Readers may recall that... read more

Rates Ruling Could Have Major Effect Make an appointment A recent ruling by the Supreme Court could impact up to 20 regional council budgets, and impact $300 million in rates... read more

Faking Testimonials and Places of Origin Make an appointment In a recent Federal Court case, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission brought action against Worldwide Energy and Manufacturing Australia Pty... read more

When the Fine Print Isn’t Fine At All Make an appointment In a recent High Court case, the Court was asked to determine whether fine print in an advertisement was... read more

Sellers Beware Make an appointment There has been a recent District Court case in the District Court at Maroochydore where the buyer of a property brought a claim against the... read more