As they say, “Good fences make good neighbours”, so how do you organise fencing with your neighbour? Do I have to have a dividing fence? There is no requirement to have a fence, however where applicable you are responsible to contain your stock. What if my neighbour or I want a fence? Under the Boundary […]
Glossary Borrower/Mortgagor/Grantor of Charge The person who receives the money for the loan and who has to pay it back. Lender/Mortgagee/Security Holder/Grantee of security interest The person who provides the money initially for the loan and who needs to be repaid. Guarantor Someone, in addition to the Borrower, who promises the Lender that the Borrower […]
When do I sign? Buying property is a big decision. Take care before you make the commitment of signing a contract. If you are buying at auction special precautions are needed. We have a booklet similar to this dealing with auctions. Should the buyer beware? Vendors in Tasmania should advise purchasers about title restrictions on […]
What controls the rights of couples? The Family Law Act 1975 (Cth) controls the property affairs of legally married couples and generally controls the property affairs of unmarried (“de facto”) couples. Are de facto relationships covered? A de facto relationship is a relationship where two people, who are not married or related by family, are […]
Lawsuits are sometimes necessary but take time, risk, money, lawyers, emotional highs, and sometimes-disappointing outcomes. Many factors need consideration when deciding whether to commence court proceedings or litigation, as it is often called. What are my choices? The basic dispute resolution choices are: Before adopting a wait and see approach, review if resolution will be […]
