Marino Lawyers: 34 Years Strong

The month of March marks our anniversary for providing legal services and this year we are celebrating being able to continue 34 years of practice in the Far North.
Transferring ownership of the house after separation

Transferring ownership of your home after separation with your partner can be complicated. The most common method is via Consent Orders. Find out more about this here.
Changes to REIQ Contracts

Significant changes to the REIQ House and Land Contracts are being implemented from 20 January 2022. The REIQ Contracts are one of the most common contracts when buying or selling a house or land in QLD.
Things to think about when building or buying off the plan

A lot of people enter into building contracts without obtaining professional legal advice. However, the property market and building and development industry is currently experiencing a boom which has not been seen in years and there are issues arising for those building.
Why am I paying the Developer Seller’s withholding tax when purchasing a residential property?

From 1 July 2018 the government introduced a new GST withholding system when purchasing new residential property or potential residential land. These changes have been made in an effort to prevent property developers who are selling these types of properties from failing to pay the GST collected on the sale to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO).
HomeBuilder Program Applications To Close April 14th, 2021

At the end of November, the Australian Government announced that the HomeBuilder program would be extended with some changes. Applications now can be submitted up to 14th April 2021 (inclusive) which is quickly approaching. If you qualify for the criteria, there is still time to get in before deadline to take advantage of this program and apply for the grant.
Tips for Choosing a Conveyancer

Purchasing real estate isn’t as simple as buying a bag or a pair of shoes. It involves a complicated legal process that is likely to take longer than what you may expect. However, you can make this a seamless and efficient process by getting professional help from a qualified conveyancer in Cairns.