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The conveyancing process in South Australia

Posted on May 10, 2019

Conveyancing refers to the official process for transferring real property. The conveyancing process differs from state to state. This article explains the conveyancing process in South Australia.…

Changes to Partner Visas in 2019

Posted on April 26, 2019

Changes to Partner Visas As of 17 April 2019, new measures have been introduced to partner Visa schemes. These measures are targeted at overhauling the sponsorship framework for partner visa…

What happens if you are on a visa and encounter family violence?

Posted on April 24, 2019

What happens if you are on a visa and encounter family violence? The common ways family and domestic violence traditionally occur are through physical or psychological abuse, forced sexual…

Conveyancing - Family Transfer

Posted on April 09, 2019

Transferring Property within Family Members Property transfers between family members can be quite a complex process. Some clients may be under the impression that these transfers occur within a…

Question: What is involved in Property Settlement? What could delay Settlement

Posted on April 02, 2019

Many new home buyers new to the housing market may wonder why it takes few weeks to a month to reach settlement after signing the purchase/sale of the contract. Below are some details to help you…

5 years New Skilled Regional (Provisional) visas – To Commence in Nov 2019

Posted on March 28, 2019

Department of Home Affairs is introducing two new visas for skilled migrant and dependent family members to work and live in regional Australia. Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional)…

Powers of Attorney

Posted on February 06, 2019

What is a Power of Attorney? A Power of Attorney is a legally binding document which gives a person the power to act on behalf of you for your financial affairs. Under the Powers of Attorney and…

Lease VS Licence to Occupy

Posted on January 31, 2019

A Lease or a Licence A lease and a licence agreement are similar in that they are both contractual agreement and that they both allow a person to use and occupy a property. However, there are some…

Wills

Posted on January 23, 2019

Why do we need Wills A Will is a legal document that set out what a person would like to do with the estate upon his/her death. We understand that it is often considered a taboo to acknowledge…

Consent Orders

Posted on December 06, 2018

What are Consent Orders? A consent order is a written agreement that is approved by a Court. A consent order is legally binding as if it has been made by the Court after a court hearing. A consent…