Do I Need a Conveyancer or Lawyer to Buy a Property?

A conveyancing transaction involves transferring the legal title (ownership) of real estate from one party to another. For most people, buying or selling property is one of the highest-valued transactions they will ever make, and the legal work is usually referred to...

Buying a Property? Don’t Skip the Pre-Settlement Inspection

Purchasing a property is a significant undertaking. One crucial step in the process that should not be overlooked is the pre-settlement inspection. This involves the buyer inspecting the property just prior to completing the purchase. In this article, we explore the...

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...

How Informal Lease Negotiations Can Lead to Binding Contracts

A lease is a legally binding contract that gives you certain rights to a property for a set term. A written commercial lease is used when leasing property used primarily for a business. You should never sign a lease without understanding all of its terms and...