Buying a residential property will be one of the most significant financial transactions you make.
Posts by Danielle Clarke

Verification of Identity
There are more stringent Verification of Identity (“VOI”) requirements for identifying all persons whom we deal with.
Macrossan & Amiet is now a Brixn trusted provider
Are your Smoke Alarms Compliant?
Are you aware of the changes to smoke alarm laws and how they will affect you?
Important changes to the Foreign Resident Capital Gains Withholding Tax Regime
On 9 May 2017, the Government announced changes to the Foreign Resident Capital Gains Withholding (FRCGW) tax threshold and tax rate.
Changes to PPS Leases under PPSA
If you hire, rent or lease out goods changes to the Personal Property Securities Amendment Bill may affect you. The changes came into affect on 20 May 2017.
Cyclone Debbie – Houses under Contract
The aftermath of Cyclone Debbie is catastrophic, leaving many devastated and wondering what’s next? What are your rights?
Have you signed a Contract of Sale for the purchase or the sale of a property in the affected region, which is yet to settle?
Reclaim your Super
Superannuation changes that came into effect on 1 January 2017 may affect you.
Battle of the Balconies
In the recent case of Ainsworth v Albrecht [2016] HCA 40 (termed “the Viridian Decision”), the High Court of Australia has allowed an appeal against a decision of the Queensland Court of Appeal relating to the rights of lot owners within a community titles scheme. The Viridian Decision demonstrates that a lot owner is well within their rights to oppose a motion or a proposal to create exclusive use by-laws where the opposition is considered reasonable.
Changes to Retail Leasing
On 10 May 2016, the Retail Shop Leases Amendment Bill 2015 (Qld) was passed and the amendments will commence on a date to be fixed by proclamation. The changes to the Act will change the manner in which Landlords and Tenants deal with certain issues under Retail Shop Leases.