Hope Island is one of the Gold Coast’s most exclusive suburbs. Home to an enclave of exclusive housing estates, such as Sanctuary Cove and Hope Island Resort, with several world class golf courses meandering in between.
The property website Domain are currently running a series of articles on selling a property, covering aspects from presentation and market advise, to sales tactics and the conveyancing process itself.
Brisbane came alive this weekend for the annual Teneriffe Festival. The streets were lined with a festival of food, markets and entertainment.
So you’ve spent countless weekends scouring the suburbs of Brisbane, or the Gold Coast for that perfect property and you think you’ve finally found ‘the one’ and are ready to put in an offer and sign a contract of sale. It’s right about now that you need to tap the brakes every so slightly. There’s no point rushing in and signing your name, as the entire conveyancing process will be dictated by this contract, so you want to make sure you’ve got it right before signing.
So you’ve had your property on the market for a while and have now signed a contract of sale and sold your property. First of all congratulations on the sale! While getting that offer may be exciting at first, we’re sure that a bit of stress is beginning to creep into your mind as you start to consider the long list of things you now have to take care.
Did you wake up on Christmas morning to find a shiny new drone under the Christmas tree? Lots of people did, with this must have gadget topping many a Christmas list. Before you start the engines and take to the skies there are a few simple rules that you should be aware of to avoid landing yourself a hefty fine.
So your favourite band has finally decided to visit the Gold Coast, or it’s grand final time in Brisbane and even though you had the date tickets went on sale marked and highlighted in your calendar and you spent three hours hitting refresh on your browser in an effort to secure tickets, you unfortunately still missed out.
Small business owners need to be aware of recent changes to commercial law in Australia, with the House of Representatives recently passing amendments to the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 (Cth) and Australian Securities and Investments Commission Act 2001 (Cth) that apply directly to small business.
Starting a new business is an exciting, exhilarating rollercoaster of a ride and in the beginning there are so many things to do and keep track of. One of the first things that many business owners do is register their business name and a domain name, in the belief that this is enough to protect their business.
The Gold Coast is renowned for its diverse range of small businesses operating in a huge variety of industries, from clothing labels, to photographers, to electricians, to tradies. Often being a small business owner provides you with the freedom to be your own boss and pursue your passion, making a profit along the way. However, being your own boss also has its pitfalls, like for instance when a customer refuses to pay an invoice.
Recent action taken by the ACCC against car company Kia Motors has again highlighted the need for companies to ensure their marketing material is accurate and clear to consumers to avoid breaching Australian consumer laws.
Climbing out of a substantial debt can seem impossible at times, particularly with the cost of maintaining your everyday life. Many fear being trapped forever in an endless cycle of minimum payments and compounding interest, but restoring your good financial standing is certainly an achievable goal.
