Transferring and adding individuals to a property title or amending property ownership structures is something we see often at our office whether it be parents gifting or selling property to their children or by amending the ownership structure by adding someone such as a spouse to the title or even changing the shareholding in the… Read more »
‘Subject to finance’ Clauses and Conditional Loan Approval explained
Subject to Finance Clauses Subject to finance is a term in property purchase contracts which allows you time to organise the finance for your purchase. It essentially means that you have the option to put an end to the contract if a loan for the property cannot be obtained by an agreed due date. Although… Read more »
Purchasing a Business? Matters to consider
When a business owner intends on purchasing a business, they visualise themselves running and operating the business they have acquired but do no think of all the steps and legal requirements in between. The process of purchasing a business can be lengthy and confusing and entails a process a new business owner simply does not… Read more »
Full Federal Court finds Share Losses Deductible in Greig v FCT
The Full Federal Court by a majority has ruled that share losses can be deductable under section 8-1 of the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997. In Greig v FCT the taxpayer argued that their share losses of $11.85 million between 2014 and 2015 and $507,198 in legal fees were deductible as they were incurred in… Read more »
Tips to consider before purchasing property
Affordability: When intending to purchase property, the first thing to consider is what your budget is and what you can afford to repay. You must remember that you’re not only subjected to the purchase price, but many other necessary costs are incurred when buying, such as Deposit; Stamp Duty; Interest on your Loan; Legal and… Read more »