ArticleMediation (or compromise) should be preferred before litigationParties have agreed on the resolution themselves, so it is often more practical for their own particular circumstances.AustraliaLitigation, Mediation & ArbitrationCoutts Solicitors & Conveyancers
ArticleChanges to the NSW State Revenue Legislation Amendment Act 2016The article summarizes the changes in this act to assist people or businesses undertaking a transaction with the OSR.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionCoutts Solicitors & Conveyancers
ArticleWhat to do if council does not grant consent to your development applicationThere are strict time limits, so legal advice should be sought at the time that your development application is refused.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionCoutts Solicitors & Conveyancers
ArticleSelling rural property in NSWProperty in excess of 2.5 hectares (residential or farmland) is considered rural, so a cooling-off period does not apply.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionCoutts Solicitors & Conveyancers
ArticleTerms & conditions to improve business cashflowTerms and conditions can improve communication between you and your customer and may also help get payments in quicker.AustraliaAccounting and AuditCoutts Solicitors & Conveyancers
ArticlePrivacy Awareness Week 2017 - trust and transparency in relation to personal dataBoth consumers and businesses need to be accountable for their actions in relation to the handling of personal data.AustraliaPrivacyCoutts Solicitors & Conveyancers
ArticleCan I sell my home to a buyer with 5% deposit?Yes, but it is safer to ask for a 5% cash deposit together with a 5% deposit bond, which totals your whole 10% deposit.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionCoutts Solicitors & Conveyancers
ArticleThe first home buyer benefits and your spouseThe article explains the most common questions for first home buyers who buy vacant land or off the plan homes or units.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionCoutts Solicitors & Conveyancers
ArticleStamp duty exemptions for couplesStamp duty exemptions may apply to add or remove the name of a partner in a relationship to the title of a property.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionCoutts Solicitors & Conveyancers
ArticleThe 2016 Census, your small business and privacyThe 2016 Census was meant to be to a seminal moment in our history, but all the publicity related to privacy concerns.AustraliaPrivacyCoutts Solicitors & Conveyancers
ArticleExisting use rightsAn existing use protects the use of a building, work or land where that use was initially lawful but then was prohibited.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionCoutts Solicitors & Conveyancers
ArticleWhen does a development consent lapse in NSW?A development consent, Council permission to carry out development, lapses after five years if no physical commencement.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionCoutts Solicitors & Conveyancers
ArticleI have been left out of a Will! – Can I make a claim?To make a claim, you need to consider if you are an eligible person, and, if so, what are your needs to be provided for?AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialCoutts Solicitors & Conveyancers
Article5 tips to having funds ready on your property settlement dateTo help you plan for settlement day, here are 5 tips to having funds ready, ensuring that you are not short of funds.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionCoutts Solicitors & Conveyancers
ArticleShould I let my children travel overseas with my ex?One of the biggest concerns that people express is that the other parent will not return the children to Australia.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialCoutts Solicitors & Conveyancers
Article6 steps to recover financially from a Separation or DivorceThe key to recovery is to take action early, so here are some steps to get back on track financially after a breakdown.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialCoutts Solicitors & Conveyancers
ArticleWhat is a Power of Attorney?A Power of Attorney, general or enduring, is a document that allows someone to manage your financial and legal affairs.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialCoutts Solicitors & Conveyancers
ArticleYou have sold your house in NSW – what happens next?You have just accepted an offer on your property, and you should expect a standard sale in NSW to follow this process.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionCoutts Solicitors & Conveyancers
ArticleWills: A family recipeWhen discussing a Will with a client, different family arrangements often come up as well and must be catered for.AustraliaFamily and MatrimonialCoutts Solicitors & Conveyancers
ArticleThe benefits of community titleDepending on which community title estate, the general benefits could outweigh the additional costs of the annual levy.AustraliaReal Estate and ConstructionCoutts Solicitors & Conveyancers