Insights.

Plain-English guides to the decisions our clients face most often.

Property

What your section 32 vendor statement actually tells you

Before you sign a contract to buy land in Victoria, the vendor must give you a section 32 statement. Here is what it discloses and what to look for.

14 July 20266 min read

Family

Most separations do not need a courtroom. Here is how a property settlement is worked out, and how to formalise it so it sticks.

23 June 20266 min read

Property

A private sale usually comes with a cooling off period. An auction does not. Here is why the contract needs to be checked before you raise your hand.

2 June 20265 min read

Wills & Estates

A testamentary trust can protect an inheritance and give your family flexibility, but it is not for everyone. Here is how to think about it.

19 May 20266 min read

Disputes

An unpaid invoice does not have to become a lost cause. Here are the steps to recover a debt commercially, and when to escalate.

6 May 20265 min read

Business

Sole trader, company, trust or a combination? The right structure depends on liability, flexibility and where the business is heading.

28 April 20267 min read