Tips for Purchasing a Motel or Tourist Park

Introduction We have set out in this note some things to consider before you enter into a contract to buy a motel or tourist park. We hope they assist. For more detailed information, please visit our website and download/print our comprehensive guide for buyers of...

Amendments to the Manufactured Homes (Residential Parks) Act

Introduction On 10 November 2017, the Governor of Queensland granted assent to the Housing Legislation (Building Better Futures) Amendment Bill 2017 (Bill). The Bill proposes amendments, amongst others Acts to the Manufactured Homes (Residential Parks) Act 2003 (Act)....

New GST Obligations on Residential Property Transaction

Introduction A new GST withholding regime was recently introduced requiring purchasers of new residential premises or potential residential land by subdivisions to withhold the GST on the contract price (excluding adjustments) and remit it directly to the ATO. When Do...

Letting Appointments – Fees and Expenses

Introduction To the relief of the management rights industry, a recent Queensland Court of Appeal case confirmed: 1. The common practice of including lump sum fixed fee charges for services in letting appointments is lawful. 2. There is no requirement to itemize: (a)...

By-Law Breaches and the Role of Resident Managers

Introduction The young couple at number 64 have people over until 2am every Friday night, the lady down at number 3 has painted a hideous mural on her garage door and you can hear barking every time you walk past number 33 – as resident manager what do you do? What...