“Legacy is not leaving something for people. It’s leaving something in people.” (Peter Strople, former Dell Computer Corporation director) Leave a personal legacy, not just a financial one We all
Category: Property
Considering Using Sequestration to Recover Levies? Think AgainConsidering Using Sequestration to Recover Levies? Think Again
“The only man who sticks closer to you in adversity than a friend is a creditor.” (Evan Esar) Body corporates face a familiar problem. Owners fall into arrears. Levies go unpaid.
Buying a House: What Costs Will You Pay, and When?Buying a House: What Costs Will You Pay, and When?
“It is a comfortable feeling to know that you stand on your own ground. Land is about the only thing that can’t fly away.” (English novelist Anthony Trollope) With interest
Choose Your Conveyancer with Care! Choose Your Conveyancer with Care!
A Cautionary Tale of “Fraud Unravels All” “Fraud unravels property transactions even where innocent third parties are involved.” (Extract from judgment) Congratulations, you’re the proud new owner of your dream
How to Protect Your Business’ Brand from CopycatsHow to Protect Your Business’ Brand from Copycats
“You know you’re winning when you’re being copied.” (Robin Sharma, author of The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari) Whether your business is brand new or well established, you need to
Love and the Law: Cohabiting? Get Your House in Order NowLove and the Law: Cohabiting? Get Your House in Order Now
“All you need is love… and a good lawyer.” (Anonymous) February, with its Valentine’s Day chocolates, roses and declarations of undying love, should be a month for romance, not legal
Building a Future on Love, Clarity and SecurityBuilding a Future on Love, Clarity and Security
Planning a Wedding? Add This to Your To-Do List. When planning a proposal or wedding, most couples focus on venues, guest lists, flowers and photographs. It’s a joyful season filled
How to Fund Your Divorce if Your Spouse Can Outlitigate YouHow to Fund Your Divorce if Your Spouse Can Outlitigate You
“For what is wedlock forced but a hell, An age of discord and continual strife?” (William Shakespeare in Henry VI Part I) This article is a balm for anyone unfortunate
Electronic Wills Aren’t Valid: Stick to Pen and PaperElectronic Wills Aren’t Valid: Stick to Pen and Paper
“Let’s choose executors and talk of wills.” (William Shakespeare in Richard II) You may have read one of the many online articles about an electronic will being validated recently by
Property Sales and Side Deals: Verbal Agreements Don’t Cut it!Property Sales and Side Deals: Verbal Agreements Don’t Cut it!
“With a verbal agreement you have nothing but air.” (Author and entrepreneur Robert Ringer) … 2026 opens with positive signals for our property market after last year’s encouraging GDP forecasts,