fixed interest for beginners
A beginner’s guide to fixed interest investments Are you interested in including fixed interest assets in your investment portfolio, but not sure where to start? Fixed interest is one asset class that can help investors build their income streams, but it can be understandably overwhelming for new investors to take the first step. Here […]
PLANNING LAW COMPLETES FULL CIRCLE IN JUST TWO YEARS
PLANNING LAW COMPLETES FULL CIRCLE IN JUST TWO YEARS It has to be acknowledged that all professionals in the Planning Law jurisdiction earn their money, particularly when one considers the 360-degree rotation of the Planning Law regime in just two years. In the 2018 seminal decision of Bell v Brisbane City Council, the Queensland Court […]
RCC Local Heritage List | Proposed Major Amendment 2020
Proposed major amendment to Redland City Plan (03/19 Heritage Major Amendment) This article was originally featured here on the Redland City Council website. If you would like additional information or to arrange an appointment to discuss your property contact Ian Neil on 07 3370 5100 or email iann@mdl.com.au. Ian is a Director at MDL Lawyers […]
Two recent cases of Due Diligence
Two recent cases in which our firm has been involved highlight the need for Purchasers of commercial property to be alert to the range of searches available and prudent to obtain. In both cases, the clients purchased the freehold title to new motel developments, only to find, some years later, that there were substantial unpaid […]
Caveats Demystified. When Can I Lodge a Caveat? Should I Be Worried by a Caveat? How Can I Use Caveats to Secure Payment?
We are often asked by clients whether they can lodge a caveat. The prospect of a caveat being lodged over your property can be quite intimidating. Caveats can be an excellent tool to apply pressure in a legal fight or secure payment of monies. But there are rules as to who can and can’t lodge […]
Virtual AGM’s & Electronic execution and witnessing of documents during Covid 19
The government has passed the Justice Legislation (Covid-19 Emergency Response – Documents and Oaths) Regulation 2020 which allows documents to be temporarily witnessed by a Special Witness (being an Australian Legal Practitioner) to witness documents such as Affidavits, Declarations and Deeds etc by Audio Visual link. The Regulation is set to end on 31 December […]
COVID rental relief finally law in Queensland: The Goalposts are set
Nearly two months on from the National Cabinet announcing its mandatory code of conduct for commercial tenancies affected by the COVID-19 crisis, Queensland has finally passed the code into law. On 28 March, the Queensland Government handed down the Retail Shop Leases and Other Commercial Leases (COVID-19 Emergency Response) Regulation 2020 (“the regulation”), which gives […]
Land Tax Recovery and EOFY
It is approaching that time of year when the Office of State Revenue will issue land tax notices for properties in Queensland and when everyone considers the implications of land tax when signing contracts. Land tax is calculated on the land owned in Queensland at midnight on 30 June each year. This means that if […]
COVID-19 | JOB SUPPORT LOANS BEGIN TO ROLL OUT IN QUEENSLAND
Article by Stephen Gibson | Accredited Property Law Specialist Queensland business owners who made application for the Queensland Government’s $500 million COVID-19 Jobs Support Loans scheme, have this week begun to receive loan documentation from the Government’s lawyers. We have now assisted many clients to work through and understand the loan documents provided for those […]
Buying & Selling Amidst the Pandemic | Getting on with life in Real Estate
Article by Stephen Gibson | Accredited Property Law Specialist More than two months into the COVID-19 National Health Emergency and, believe it or not, life in Queensland’s property sector goes on. Slower, no doubt, but continuing nonetheless. While the temporary ban on auctions and open home inspections might mean our local Real Estate Agents enjoy […]
