Are you considering buying a franchise or franchising your business
Buying a franchise or franchising your business is a major business decision and, although it is a rapidly expanding means of doing business in Australia, franchising is not a...
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Capital Gains Tax (CGT): Timing is everything for a seller
Timing is everything when it comes to Capital Gains Tax (CGT). A decision in a case before the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) earlier this year highlights how costly it...
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A helpful tip if you are intending to build
It has become common in recent times for builders of spec homes to enter into a preliminary agreement with their customers to cover such things as site consultancy, preliminary...
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What is a Company Limited By Guarantee vs Incorporated Association?
In New South Wales many not-for-profit organisations have traditionally operated using an incorporated association as the preferred business structure. However, incorporated associations are generally constituted for the purpose of...
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The Statutory Warranties Available Under The Home Building Act, 1989
The Legislation 1. Section 18B of the Home Building Act, 1989, provides that whenever licensed contractors carry out residential building work, there is implied into the contract certain warranties...
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What you need to know about the NSW Government’s new construction guidelines
New procurement Guidelines for all NSW infrastructure projects will come into effect on 1 July 2013. Changes to the existing guidelines were driven by the Hon. Mike Baird (NSW...
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Effective Exclusion Clauses in Commercial Contracts: 2 Lessons for Business Owners
A recent decision in the case of LA Rosa v Nudrill WASCA 18 serves as a reminder to all business owners that exclusion clauses in contracts are not...
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Occupier of retail shop not liable for the actions of a “suspected fraudster”
On the 8th of February 2013, the New South Wales Court of Appeal handed down its Decision in an appeal by a store owner against a finding it was...
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The Claimants’ Insurance Lawyer should understand the Claimant, their loss & how it affects them
Insurance disputes generally involve two parties, the Insurer and the Claimant. One generally a multi-national company, and the other more often than not, a person. A Claimants’ Insurance Lawyer...
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Company Power of Attorney
Consider this situation… You are the sole shareholder and officer of the company that is your primary business vehicle. You have a Will and it is all up-to-date so...
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