Liam Tobin, Author at Baker Love Lawyers Newcastle

Council to Make Purchasers Face the Music

When thinking of purchasing property, it is important to do your homework before entering into a contract. This will usually include detailed reports from pest and building inspectors, and reviewing information about the zoning of the property. These planning certificates issued by local councils are required by law to be included a contract for the […]

February 23, 2021
By Liam Tobin
Building & Construction, Property & Conveyancing
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Demand for HomeBuilder Grant scheme exceeds Government Expectations

The Federal Housing Minister and the Treasury have been in the media in recent weeks discussing the Federal Government’s HomeBuilder scheme, with recent figures showing that the demand for the scheme is nearly double that predicted by the Treasury, anticipated to cost the Government around $2 billion. What is the HomeBuilder Grant? The HomeBuilder scheme […]

Who Let the Dog In? – NSW Court of Appeal looks at animals in strata residences

As more and more people are starting to live in strata residences, it is important to remember that the strata by-laws govern what the owner of the unit is allowed to do in their own place of residence. The NSW Court of Appeal recently made a finding in the case of Cooper v The Owners […]

November 30, 2020
By Liam Tobin
Wills & Estates
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Can my Attorney change my Will or my Binding Death Nomination?

A Power of Attorney is an important document in nominating the right party or parties to manage a person’s (“the principal’s”) financial affairs, either for in a specific instance, or in the case of an enduring guardianship, in the event that the person can no longer manage their own affairs during their lifetime. Attorneys […]

October 28, 2020
By Liam Tobin
Commercial & Business Law, Insolvency & Bankruptcy
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Upcoming Changes to Debt and Liquidation Processes for Small Business.

The Federal Government recently announced its intention to overhaul Australia’s insolvency laws in relation to small businesses. The intention is to reduce time and cost and better serve businesses, creditors and employees to survive in difficult times, but what is expected to be implemented and what should businesses or creditors do to prepare? As with […]

September 11, 2020
By Liam Tobin
Wills & Estates
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New Service in Midst of Calls to Simplify Administration of Deceased Estates

For those coming to terms with the loss of a loved one, the process of notifying the various government departments, financial institutions and other organisations can be overwhelming in an already difficult time. There have been calls to streamline the process of notifying the organisations required to be notified when someone passes away, as […]

July 28, 2020
By Liam Tobin
Building & Construction, Property & Conveyancing
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The Purchase of Real Estate by Foreign Persons, and the Inadvertent Foreign Person Trust

Under the Australian Government’s foreign investment framework, foreign persons are required to apply for foreign investment approval before purchasing residential real estate in Australia. The Government’s policy is to channel foreign investment into new dwellings. Consistent with this aim, different factors apply depending on whether the type of property being acquired will increase the housing […]

The Uncertainty of an Informal Will

It is not uncommon on the passing of a loved one to find that they had typed up or hand written their own version of a document outlining their testamentary wishes. A problem for those left behind arises where the well intentioned deceased failed to prepare a document that complies with the strict formal requirements […]

February 26, 2020
By Liam Tobin
Commercial & Business Law, Commercial & Retailing Leasing
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Retail Lease Disclosure

It is important for all parties to understand their obligations before entering into a lease. The Retail Leases Act 1994 (NSW) seeks to ensure that the important information is at hand before entering into a retail lease. Generally, a lease will fall within the definition of a Retail Lease for the purposes of the Act […]

February 25, 2020
By Liam Tobin
Wills & Estates
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International Wills

In a recent article, I discussed the findings of the Supreme Court of South Australia on the issue of revocation of a will where a Thai will was found not revoke a will previously made in Australia, as the intention of the Thai document was only to deal with assets in Thailand. This approach requires […]

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Council to Make Purchasers Face the Music

Demand for HomeBuilder Grant scheme exceeds Government Expectations

Who Let the Dog In? – NSW Court of Appeal looks at animals in strata residences

Can my Attorney change my Will or my Binding Death Nomination?

Upcoming Changes to Debt and Liquidation Processes for Small Business.

New Service in Midst of Calls to Simplify Administration of Deceased Estates

The Purchase of Real Estate by Foreign Persons, and the Inadvertent Foreign Person Trust

The Uncertainty of an Informal Will

Retail Lease Disclosure

International Wills

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