What is the Doctrine of Frustration? And how does it apply to leases? Who should read this article? Any party who has entered into a commercial property lease, who could be: affected by unforeseen circumstances relating to the property’s continued use facing a...
If you’re looking to buy an affordable house one of the options to consider is a cross lease property. We have received many questions from clients about how cross leases work, as this type of property title can be confusing...
A statutory demand is a legal document issued under section 289 of the Companies Act 1993, by a creditor to a company who is owing a debt. There are four key points to consider before issuing a statutory demand. A statutory...
If your company has two or more shareholders, then it is important to have a shareholders’ agreement. This type of agreement gives your company the best start possible as it gets everyone to focus and reach agreement on how the...
COVID-19 affected many aspects of our personal and work lives. To be honest, our lives were turned upside down by the pandemic. Lockdowns introduced serious challenges for commercial tenants and their landlords, who were both under extreme pressure to stay...
When relationships break down and children are involved, sometimes the Family Court will need to get involved. The Family Court deals with lots of issues, from making orders for children not yet born right through to older people who need...
Estate planning may be the most important thing you start today to take care of your family in future. Unfortunately, many people put off any form of estate planning until it’s too late or they have no choice. If it’s forced...
The Retirement Village option: What you need to know before purchasing a Villa or Apartment If you’re thinking of moving into a retirement village, you’re not alone. Up to 20% of people over 75 live in retirement villages. With an ageing...
By the time you reach retirement age, your biggest asset is often your house and its property. If you have planned well, you’ll be mortgage-free with sizable equity in your home. But this wealth is only usable if you sell...