Over the last decade an increasing number of Australians are living in de facto relationships, while marriage rates have fallen. Reflecting this societal change, the law was changed in 2009 (2002 in...Read More
Sellers of residential real estate must give statutory warranties about the property they are selling and include certain disclosure documents in the contract. The disclosure and warranty...Read More
The Directors of Somerville Laundry Lomax have been unable to master the game of golf so we decided to sponsor someone who has. Jay Mackenzie from Ballina Golf Club has just become a Professional...Read More
The advantage of registering a trade mark is that it confers far more benefits than registering a business name, company name or domain name. Marketing is an important business tool, and a...Read More
Legislative provisions which impose foreign resident capital gains withholding payments in regard to property acquisitions came into effect in July 2016. An updated rate and threshold now applies to...Read More
Once upon a time you were happily living together with your de facto partner. Roses were bought, dinners were cooked, finances were shared and Wills were signed leaving all your assets to the other...Read More
Are you a baby boomer in need of a will and born before 1965? For the month of October, Somerville Laundry Lomax Solicitors will prepare and draft for you a FREE Standard* WIll for every donation of...Read More
You’ve walked the streets, negotiated with agents and vendors, signed contracts and loan documents and finally await the settlement date with great anticipation. With just a week to go before the...Read More
Families and money can sometimes be a volatile combination. That is never more so than when divorces and Wills are concerned. When is an inheritance an asset for family law purposes? The simple...Read More
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a national, electronic register of security interests in personal property that was established on 30 January 2012. What does the PPSR cover? The...Read More
