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The importance of obtaining proper advice when entering into a Binding Financial Agreement

The importance of obtaining proper advice when entering into a Binding Financial Agreement

We as family lawyers are, at times, faced with situations where there is a significant power imbalance or ...
COVID-19 – Why you need an expert Construction Lawyer during this pandemic

COVID-19 – Why you need an expert Construction Lawyer during this pandemic

As the world continues to grapple with this novel strain of Coronavirus (COVID-19), it is important that you ...
COVID-19 Impact on Commercial Dealings

COVID-19 Impact on Commercial Dealings

As the effects of COVID-19 continue to manifest themselves in our economy, the legal landscape continues to change ...
COVID-19 Are you a Landlord or Tenant feeling the economic effects of Coronavirus?

COVID-19 Are you a Landlord or Tenant feeling the economic effects of Coronavirus?

No two leases are the same and everyone’s situation is different. Our experienced team of property and commercial ...
Disputes between Landlords and Tenants when exercising options

Disputes between Landlords and Tenants when exercising options

In Queensland, it is common for leases to contain an option to renew, whereby upon expiry of the initial lease ...
Buying or selling a property affected by bushfire – what is your legal position?

Buying or selling a property affected by bushfire – what is your legal position?

At Marino Law, our thoughts and prayers are with all of those who have been tragically affected by the bushfires ...
High Court clarifies remedies available to builders following an owner’s repudiation

High Court clarifies remedies available to builders following an owner’s repudiation

In Mann v Paterson Constructions Pty Ltd [2019] HCA 32 (“Mann”), the High Court has clarified the remedies ...
Contract negotiations – becoming bound before you intend to be

Contract negotiations – becoming bound before you intend to be

Every person, at some stage of their lifetime, will be required to participate in a negotiation to give effect to ...
Jurisdictional Disputes In Family Law – Where Equity, Property Law and the Family Law Worlds Collide

Jurisdictional Disputes In Family Law – Where Equity, Property Law and the Family Law Worlds Collide

In a recent decision, the Federal Circuit Court of Australia at Lismore was charged with making a decision about ...
Fraudulent Mortgages – What are your rights?

Fraudulent Mortgages – What are your rights?

The reported cases are littered with examples of a relative or business associate (the “fraudster”) of a property ...
More Taxes on the Queensland Property Market from 1 July 2018 – Land Tax and Additional Foreign Acquirer Duty set to increase

More Taxes on the Queensland Property Market from 1 July 2018 – Land Tax and Additional Foreign Acquirer Duty set to increase

Having only come into effect on 1 October 2016, the initial 3% rate of Additional Foreign Acquirer Duty (“AFAD”) ...
Marino Law makes room for new additions with brand new office

Marino Law makes room for new additions with brand new office

Marino Law has upgraded its office space with a move to brand new premises next door at Suite 6 Level 1, 2481 Gold ...
Arbitration Awards and Stamp Duty – Exemption or no Exemption?

Arbitration Awards and Stamp Duty – Exemption or no Exemption?

As the delays within the family law judicial system grow, many litigants are moving toward the use of arbitration ...
Commercial and Retail Lease Incentives Fitout Contributions and Consequences for Poor Implementation on Lease Commencement

Commercial and Retail Lease Incentives Fitout Contributions and Consequences for Poor Implementation on Lease Commencement

Lease incentives provide a mutual benefit to both parties to a Lease. From a Landlord’s perspective, advertising ...
Local Law No. 17 – Grounds to Terminate?

Local Law No. 17 – Grounds to Terminate?

Until recently, a buyer of residential waterfront property on the Gold Coast was entitled to terminate the ...
Sweeping Changes to the Foreign Investment Withholding Tax Regime

Sweeping Changes to the Foreign Investment Withholding Tax Regime

The Australian Government has announced changes to the capital gains withholding rate and threshold for foreign ...
Marino Law Promotes Promising Talent

Marino Law Promotes Promising Talent

Gold Coast based law firm Marino Law has announced it has promoted property and commercial expert Andrew Taylor to ...
ATO Clearance Certificates for Property Disposals

ATO Clearance Certificates for Property Disposals

Overview The Tax and Superannuation Laws Amendment (2015 Measures No.6) Act 2016 (Cth) came into effect on 1 July ...
Caveats in practice

Caveats in practice

A caveat is a formal notice that has the effect of prohibiting (amongst other things) the following without the ...
The Hidden Dangers of Finance Clauses in Contract for the Sale of Property

The Hidden Dangers of Finance Clauses in Contract for the Sale of Property

In Queensland, it is common for any person who enters into a contract to purchase a property, whether residential ...
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