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10 Reasons Why You Should Register a Trade Mark

Trade Mark Registration: A trade mark is a way of identifying a unique product or service. It can include a letter, number, word, phrase, sound, smell, shape, logo, picture, aspect of packaging or a combination of these that distinguishes your goods and/or services from competitors. Your trade mark is an important asset to building and… Read More

Buying off-the-plan

Risks of Buying Off-the-Plan

For a long time, the ‘Great Australian Dream’ has been to own property. It is usually the largest asset you will own and provides you with a sense of freedom. However, this could be more akin to a pipe dream for some people due to the huge price tags associated with home ownership. If this… Read More

avoiding conveyancing traps

Avoiding Conveyancing Traps

Conveyancing is the process of transferring legal title of real estate from one person to another. The conveyancing process is designed to ensure that the buyer obtains good and marketable title to the property together with all the rights that run with the property, and is notified of any restrictions or rights in advance of… Read More

Sunset Clause for off-the-Plan Purchases

Sunset Clause for off-the-Plan Purchases

When you purchase off-the-plan you are buying an apartment before it is built. Off-the-plan properties come with significant risks that you should consider before committing to buy. One of these risks is the sunset clause. Off-the-plan contracts specify the time by which the project must be completed. This is called the sunset clause or sunset… Read More

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Making Your Will Count – Healthy Will Checklist

Making a will is important for everyone over the age of 18, to ensure their wishes are followed and their assets are distributed correctly after they die. If you don’t have a will your assets will be divided according to how the law dictates in the rules of intestacy. A will is also the place… Read More