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Managing commercial disputes – key steps and processes
A commercial dispute occurs when two or more parties have a disagreement in relation to a business matter. The subject of a commercial dispute varies however many arise due to a party’s alleged failure to perform contractual terms and conditions, which is why it is...
Helping Your Children Buy a Property
With housing affordability at a crisis point, many parents are asking how they can help their child buy their first home—especially when saving for a deposit feels out of reach. Fortunately, there are several ways parents can assist, each with its own risks and...
Options to Renew in Commercial Leases – Don’t get caught out!
An option clause is a term in a commercial lease that allows a tenant to renew their lease at the end of the original lease period, if they meet certain conditions. Landlords are not obliged to offer a renewal option. However, it is often in the interests of both...
Buying Property with Someone Else – Considerations for Property Co-owners
Buying a property with someone else is a great way to share the stress and cost of the venture. Often people buy a house with their significant other, to make a home or invest together. Others buy property with friends, relatives or business partners. Joining forces...
Due Diligence when Buying an Existing Business
If you are thinking about a new venture, expanding an existing business or entering a new market, one option you might consider is to buy an established business. There are advantages and disadvantages when buying an existing business compared with starting your own....