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Currently there are around 160,000 Airbnb listings in Australia.  Online letting services have grown rapidly in recent years. Airbnb works by ‘hosts’ creating a free listing and promoting their property, and themselves, with detailed descriptions and photographs. They decide what they will charge – a nightly, weekly or monthly rate. Guests search the listings for accommodation […]

If you hold an enduring power of attorney for someone who has dementia and/or has lost the capacity to make decisions about their financial affairs then you may be able to make such decisions on their behalf, however, you will not be able to make or change their Will. You, or a close family member […]

If you have made a valid Will, then when you die your assets will be distributed in accordance with that Will and the process of getting in and distributing those assets will be managed by the executors appointed under that Will. The estate to be managed by your executors includes all of your property, including […]

If you are thinking about buying, selling or leasing a property in Queensland which has a swimming pool or spa, then you should be mindful of the rules relating to the need for swimming pool safety certificates. For the very worthwhile purpose of saving lives, a pool safety register has been established, which can be […]

When considering the sale of an asset, such as vacant land, capital gains tax isn’t the only thing to keep in mind. Is GST Payable on the Sale of Vacant Land? Yes! Vendors and their agents need to be mindful of the need to pay goods and services tax (GST) when selling vacant land. Keep […]