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The so-called bright-line test to be applied to gains from the sale of residential property bought and …
Recently building and property law has changed. There are a number of things you need to know …
Loans to the elderly have been a sensitive area for banks for many years. Strict income criteria …
When enlisting the services of a legal adviser, it can be confusing who to approach – especially …
A will lets you say how you want your property dealt with when you die. As far …
Finding a good business lawyer will be different from finding other kinds of lawyers, for example conveyancing …
The Fair Trading Act 1986 has been amended with new provisions that apply to standard form consumer …
The Property (Relationships) Act 1976 provides that inherited property is separate property and so is immune to …
From April 1st 2015 first home buyers will receive double deposit subsidies. The Government’s changes to the …
New laws included in the Building Amendment Act (2013), will increase residential builders’ potential liability. These new …