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How to handle a breach of a commercial lease

Seeking the help of commercial property lawyers is an important step in handling any breach of a commercial lease. We’ve written this guide to help landlords understand their rights and obligations when it comes to how to evict a commercial tenant or deal with tenant rent defaults.

Joint tenants vs tenants in common: What’s the difference?

Purchasing property is a significant investment, and getting advice on how to structure the ownership of your property is important; for example, whether to purchase as joint tenants vs tenants in common.

Renewing or extending a commercial lease

Everything you need to know about commercial lease extensions and renewals.

Special conditions in sale of land contracts

Buying or selling property is often one of the biggest financial decisions most people make.

Everything you need to know about Form 1 Disclosure Statements in SA

The Form 1 – Vendor’s Statement is a required statutory disclosure statement that must be provided by a vendor to a purchaser of land.

Does my business need a privacy policy?

You might have noticed that many businesses’ websites contain a privacy policy. Recent changes in the law have made these privacy policies more important.

Don’t forget the Form 2! Tips and traps for selling a business in South Australia

If you are selling your small business it is important that you comply with your legal requirement to provide a purchaser with a Form 2 – Vendor’s Statement.

Business structures for start-up businesses

There are several common business structures for start-up businesses in Australia. Each structure has different legal and taxation implications.

Changes to GST Law on New Residential Premises

The Australian government has recently introduced changes to GST law affecting suppliers and purchasers of new residential premises or subdivisions of potential residential land.