Taking the stress out of conveyancing at Christmas
Buying and selling property involves strict deadlines that can carry even greater relevance at this time of year. Ballantyne Law Group’s expert Property Law team makes sure your contract is always on course and that you are aware of changes and challenges brought about by the holiday season.
Buying Investment Property in a Trust
Our principal James Ballantyne was recently interviewed by Erin Delahunty from realestate.com.au about buying investment property using a trust.
Top 3 property law changes to start 2022
As the Queensland property market continues to boom, latest legislative reforms will affect buyers, sellers, property owners/managers and tenants. For best quality legal services across all areas of property law, contact the expert team at Ballantyne Law Group.
New Property Agent Scheme in Queensland
What is the new scheme? Queensland’s Property Agents and Motor Dealer’s Act 2000 (Qld) will be replaced by a new legislative regime.
“Granny Flat” Agreements
There is increasing uncertainty about the treatment of the family home as part of Centrelink’s asset testing for pensions. Also, as people grow older the family home may longer be suitable accommodation. With appropriate financial and legal advice, the ‘granny flat interest’ rules can be useful in dealing with such assets, while at the same time ensuring that older Australians have proper accommodation and a reasonable alternative to commercial assisted living.
