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Death & Taxes – What You Need To Think About When Preparing Your Will

There are a number of documents that can be relevant when planning your estate. The most common are Powers of Attorney, Appointments of Enduring Guardian and, of course, your Will. Our client’s often ask us what things they need to think about before giving instructions for us to prepare any or all of these documents, …

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Tenants & Property Owners – Who Pays For Repairs In Leased Premises? Why You Can’t Offset Rent (Unless You Want To Be Homeless)?

When something needs to be repaired in leased premises, there can often be confusion as to who’s responsible and what happens if it simply doesn’t get done. The most common issue we come across is when tenants decide to stop paying rent as retaliation or compensation for the landlord not complying with certain obligations. The …

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Strippers Ruin The Party – Is Your Holiday House Unlawful?

A recent decision of the Land and Environment Court found that a Terrigal property owner had been unlawful in renting their property for short-term holiday lettings. This has obvious ramifications for anyone who currently owns a property within the Gosford City Council area and intends on letting the property as short-term accommodation, particularly over the …

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