by kristy@thecollectiveco.com.au | Feb 24, 2016 | Property
There’s good news for investors nervous about purchasing property ‘off-the-plan’. Recent changes to NSW property laws will make it harder for unscrupulous developers to back out of off-the-plan contracts for residential property. What are...
by kristy@thecollectiveco.com.au | Dec 17, 2015 | News
Christmas is that wonderful time of the year when we shower our loved ones in gifts to celebrate the festive season. While it’s a joyous time for both those who are giving and receiving its important to forward think and know the ramifications associated with gifts in...
by kristy@thecollectiveco.com.au | Aug 25, 2015 | Family Law
People often talk about going through a ‘messy divorce’, when in fact, obtaining a divorce is the easiest part of separation. Are you considering getting a divorce and wondering what the process will be like? Married couples in Australia can apply...
by kristy@thecollectiveco.com.au | Aug 25, 2015 | Property
Australians are known to love property as an investment vehicle. Generally this has been achieved by borrowing from a bank to purchase property before paying it off over time. Since 2007 self managed superannuation funds (SMSF) have been allowed to borrow money to...
by kristy@thecollectiveco.com.au | Jul 23, 2015 | Estate Planning, News
“Homemade Wills are a curse” – This was the opening remark in a recent judgment of an Australian Will dispute case… At Southern Waters Legal we agree! Unfortunately we see first hand the expensive mess left behind when people attempt a DIY Will....