Knowledge

Getting your practice ready for expansion

Zac Herps explains why investing in your practice establishment and operation will reap benefits when it comes time to consider expansion or sale.

Interest in Brisbane property market to remain strong

Tracy Pratt talks with Scott McGeever, Founder and Director of PS Property Advisory, for part two of a two-part series about the current state of the property market.

Brisbane housing market still buoyant in a post-COVID world

Hillhouse Legal Partner's Tracy Pratt talks with James Freudigmann, Co-Founder and Director PMC Property Buyers, for part one of a two-part series about the current state of the market.

What is a 72-hour better offer clause and how to use it to your advantage?

Tracy Pratt looks at the advantages and pitfalls of a "72 hour better offer clause".

UPDATE: Queensland and Victorian governments extend Regulation on Commercial Leases

David Adolphe provides an update on the Queensland and Victorian governments' decisions to extend Regulation on Commercial Leases.

Understanding your rights and obligations as an employer during COVID-19

Ben Ryan examines what employers need to know about their responsibilities to employees during COVID-19.

Are you prepared for the future?

Tracy Pratt explains why it is important for everyone to have a valid will, even if they think they don’t have enough assets to make it worthwhile.

When it comes to contracts, the devil can be in the detail

Craig Hong explains why you need to carefully consider every item in a contract to ensure you aren’t leaving yourself open to problems which could put the future of your business in jeopardy.

Regular reviews will help Australian practices remain compliant

Hillhouse Legal Partners' Managing Director, Zac Herps, looks at some key considerations for medical practices to ensure they, and their practices, are compliant.

Insurance alarm bells ringing for landowners with CSG infrastructure on their properties

Michael Morris warns that landowners with CSG infrastructure on their properties might find it difficult to obtain public liability insurance and recommends they seek expert advice as a matter of urgency.

Ensure your family is financially protected for if you pass away

Robert Lamb and Caitlyn Wessels explain why the inclusion of a Testamentary Trust in your Will will help protect family members financially if you pass away prematurely or unexpectedly.

What you need to know about conduct and compensation agreements in Queensland

Michael Morris explains the basics of Conduct and Compensation Agreements as they pertain to the exploration for, and extraction of, certain natural resources on privately owned land in Queensland.

How to reduce risk and avoid becoming another statistic

Ben Ryan looks at some considerations for reducing your risk when the government assistances end and the abeyance on statutory demands and bankruptcies lifts.

How e-conveyancing can overcome COVID-19 complications and will continue to play an important role into the future

Tracy Pratt looks at the benefits of using e-conveyancing while COVID-19 lockdowns are in force.

What if you lose your job to COVID-19 while buying a property?

Tracy Pratt explores the possible consequences of your circumstances changing midway through a contract and what you should be doing to protect yourself.