Are you paying more land tax than you should?

There is a tax that is becoming a real burden on people -  it's land tax.

We recently had a  client who was paying $25K then $40K now it has been reviewed to $80K a year.

Here are some strategies that people don’t realize can legitimately minimize your land tax.  Watch the video below to find out more. 

Feel like you could be paying too much land tax? Send us your recent land tax assessment so we can give you a quick opinion.

Important developments in retail leasing from VCAT.  Today in this video I explain in plain English if your existing rent review clause may be void and if you may be entitled to a market rent review. 

Have you updated your PPSR  (Personal Property Securities Registration) recently?  In this short important video I address your PPSR and ASIC details and what should be done.  These are two common areas where we see our clients time and time again, get caught with their pants down. 

Today I talk about Corporate Governance.  What not to do with your processes and controls?

Described as the most unprecedented lack of corporate governance, the train wreck collapse of the 2nd largest Crypto Trading Company.

Plus what do you need to do to make sure you are doing it properly?  I  share the 2 most important tips to ensure you have the right processes and controls in place to meet the requirements of the Corporations Act in Australia. 

With the DIN compliance date looming by November 30, I talk about how to apply, the circumstances where you may not need one and whether you should apply for an extension.

When you are buying a business, you do financial due diligence. Here is the must-know legal due diligence for a pain-free transition. You have to make sure that the company you are purchasing actually owns all the assets. What about the intellectual property? This can sometimes be overlooked. I talk about these things and more in this must-watch video.

A common question we get asked is what is the Statement of Adjustment?  How is it calculated? Kamani Punchihewa our Property Manager makes this easy to understand in this short video.

If you are the trustee of a trust there are new criteria to consider. Alternatively, if you are a beneficiary of a family trust who has been constantly overlooked, then you may have some new rights.

There are 2 critical reasons your vendor statement must be accurate. In this short video our Conveyancing Manager Kamani P shares what is a vendor statement and how to avoid the pitfalls of getting it wrong.

Today I have my trusty feather duster to outline what needs cleaning this Spring in your business. I talk about DIN dates, your ASIC registered office, workers' compensation and payroll tax.  Are they up to date?

Why do you need identification verification when buying and selling a property?

We were grieving, trying to navigate a complex estate matter. We were emotional. Angela got us to build a level of objectivity. After three years of stalemate, she got the job done. Would highly recommend Angela Costin.

Ross called it the Spartan bootcamp. 118 km of the Lara Pinta Trail in the Northern Territory. Arid desert, gorges, mountains, no showers, carrying your food, clothing and shelter. Sounds crazy though we were hiking through country that was 8 million years old. Seeing the most vibrant sunsets and sunrises.

Imagine lending your child money to buy a house and then their marriage ends in divorce! Or your child becomes bankrupt? Some well-meaning parents have been left without enough money for their own retirement. In this short and sharp video, Ross talks about how to avoid the pitfalls when lending money to your children.

Have you got your most important assets protected? – your Intellectual property and your Brand names. If someone infringes your brand, it’s much easier to take action if it’s trademarked.

As the economy sours, do you find debtors are not paying you fast enough?

Can a Shareholders Agreement protect your decision-making?

Are negative Google reviews affecting your business?

Protect your commercial lease in changing times!