by aslaumbe | Aug 30, 2015 | Articles, Business Sale & Purchase Articles, Lease Articles
Transferring a Lease to a New Business Owner As part of the sale of a business the vendor and the purchaser have to decide if the purchaser wishes to have a transfer over the existing lease of the business premises or wishes to apply to the lessor for a new lease. If...
by aslaumbe | Aug 19, 2015 | Articles, Business Sale & Purchase Articles, Commercial Agreement & Dispute Articles
Understanding the Contract for the Sale of a Business Once the owner of a business (the vendor) and the buyer (the purchaser) agree on the sale, the details must be set out in a written agreement called a Contract for the Sale of Business. Usually, the vendor’s...
by aslaumbe | Jul 14, 2015 | Articles, Business Sale & Purchase Articles, Commercial Agreement & Dispute Articles, Lease Articles
Buying a Franchise A franchise involves a business owner (the franchisor) giving you (the franchisee) the right, upon payment of a fee, to market and sell the franchisor’s products or services in accordance with the franchisor’s system of management and...
by aslaumbe | Jul 13, 2015 | Articles, Business Sale & Purchase Articles
When starting a business, choosing the right structure is crucial. Typically, businesses operate under one of the following structures: 1. Sole Trader The sole trader structure is the simplest to establish and manage. You run the business alone and have full control...
by aslaumbe | Jan 19, 2015 | Building Disputes News, Conveyancing News, Ligitations News, News, Strata Matters & Dispute Articles
The Home Building Act 1989 deals mainly with the the licensing and regulation of builders performing residential building work. However, it also gives the benefit of warranties and insurance in respect of such work. On 15 January 2015 certain retrospective amendments...
by aslaumbe | Aug 11, 2014 | Articles, Conveyancing Articles
Agreement for Sale of Land by Communications Sometimes the question arises whether a contract for the sale of land has been formed between parties even before they have entered into a formal contract through means such as communications. Section 54A of the...