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ClinchLongLethbarrow (CLL) are proud to announce that we recently acquired David Begg & Associates. This firm was originally set up by its founder David Begg in July 1999. Immediately additional staff were introduced to the firm as it became more and more successful. As time evolved, the firm created a successful model of senior (part

Another good example of why you should get legal advice before you grant any right of occupation in respect of your premises… In a very recent case, a short term licence agreement between the North Bondi RSL Club and a bistro operator was held to constitute a retail lease for the purposes of the Retail

Business be warned:  Advertising materials must comply with the Australian Consumer Law… Home building company Metricon Homes has been ordered to pay $800,000 in penalties plus costs to the ACCC for making a number of false or misleading representations in its advertising and promotional materials, which were distributed in newspapers, and in Metricon’s display centres.

Many of us wish to assist our children in the purchase of their first home, or an investment property.  Some of us are able to contribute all or part of the deposit, and others are able to contribute substantially more. The question often arises as to what form this assistance should take, and particularly whether

It is important to communicate effectively with your partner after separation as the way you communicate can affect the final outcome both in respect of your children and division of your assets and finances. Communicating during separation poses challenges to both parties, but effective communication is possible if both parties work toward a common goal.

There have always been good reasons for business owners, together with all investors and retirees with a solid asset base, to consider utilising testamentary discretionary trusts in their wills. With personal tax-free thresholds up substantially to $18,200 per annum, from 1 July 2012, there is now more reason than ever to consider this. These trusts

The national business names register commenced on 28 May 2012, replacing all state business name registers. Previously, under individual state laws, registering business names was relatively expensive, particularly if you wanted your business name recognised in more than one state. Now, you can register a new business name online that applies nationally. The application of

When a relationship ends, it is important to be smart about how and when financial connections are severed. Although every family’s financial circumstances are unique, you should consider whether anything on the following checklist is relevant and requires actioning: 1. Bank and Loan Accounts If there are “joint” bank accounts/loans/mortgages be sure to change the

Over 6.5 million Australians own shares but many are unaware of their rights that are attached to being a shareholder. Most people assume that they hold a percentage of the company ownership, and that it is their right to be paid a dividend for their portion of ownership if the company makes a profit. But

With economic costs from work-related illnesses and injuries estimated at $57.5 million, it is little wonder that the Commonwealth and each State and Territory government agreed to harmonise their work health and safety laws so that they were similar in each jurisdiction. Rather than pass one Commonwealth law that would be binding upon each State