Buying a Residential Property with Existing Tenants

The Australian real estate market offers an array of opportunities for investment. A common type of real estate investment is residential property with existing tenants. This can be an appealing option for various reasons, including the benefit of receiving rental...

What is an Agreement to Lease?

When renting business related property, it is important for both landlords and tenants to understand the relationship they are entering into and the rights and obligations that they each have, the document that governs this relationship is usually a Commercial Lease....

Understanding the Risks of Personal Guarantees in Commercial Leases

If you are a director of a company entering a commercial or retail lease, a landlord will likely require you to give a personal guarantee for the company’s obligations under the lease. In such cases, directors should fully understand the extent of the guarantee they...

What Happens to a Family Business After Separation?

Divorce is almost always a difficult and disruptive life event. For couples who own a family business, the stakes are particularly high, as the fate of the business often becomes a central point of contention during divorce proceedings. In Australia, a family business...