Dax Legal

12/09/2019

"The Privacy Act doesn’t cover individuals acting in a personal capacity. This means you generally can’t enforce a privacy right against an individual. However, you may have rights under other laws, such as copyright or defamation laws."

Read about your privacy rights in the era of social media in the website linked below:
https://www.oaic.gov.au/privacy/your-privacy-rights/social-media-and-technology/social-media/

25/08/2019

The number of people refused bail and then later found innocent has risen by 30 per cent since 2014, with more than 200 people, including 21 children, forced to wait in prison for sometimes more than a year before being acquitted.

https://bit.ly/2Mu6oQG
article source: The Sydney Morning Herald

Of the 204 innocent people who had been refused bail in 2018 time in jail stretched past 500 days for some adults in the District Court, the latest data shows.

22/08/2019

To encourage investment, the government makes available numerous deductions, discounts and exemptions. Read the guide linked below for information about commercial property investment taxes!
https://bit.ly/2Zi1mbU
article source: realcommercial.com.au

From ownership structures to capital gains tax, here’s everything you need to know about commercial property investment tax.

10/07/2019

Looking to invest or a new place to live? Top floor apartments with views or large outdoor areas are most sought-after in a new apartment building.

article credit: Domain

The orientation, position in the building, floor plan and inclusions all play a part, but some types of properties will always sell better than others.

04/07/2019

When a court makes a parenting order, the Family Law Act requires it to regard the best interests of the child as the most important consideration. Parents are encouraged to use this principle when making parenting plans.

The Family Law Act focuses on the rights of children and the responsibilities that each parent has towards their children, rather than on parental rights.

Take a look at the website linked below for more information.

https://bit.ly/2HjCjho

03/07/2019

Being careful of what you post on social media is more important than ever in an age where digital footprints are next to impossible to erase.

https://bit.ly/2NulhUE
article credit: Lawyers Weekly

01/07/2019

Under proposed reforms outlined by the state government last Wednesday, homeowners and subsequent purchasers of apartments would be owed a duty of care by builders and other participants in the property industry.

https://bit.ly/2Xwz2WB
article credit: The Sydney Morning Herald

Homeowners and apartment buyers would be owed a duty of care by builders and other participants in the property industry, under proposed reforms outlined by the state government.

29/06/2019

Did you know that the only ground for divorce is the irretrievable breakdown of the relationship, demonstrated by 12 months of separation? The Family Law Act 1975 established the principle of no-fault divorce in Australian law. This means that a court does not consider which partner was at fault in the marriage breakdown.

https://bit.ly/2f8lAQM

27/06/2019

Even for the most seasoned real estate investors, closing on a property doesn’t happen overnight. For most buyers, the time between deciding to purchase a home and actually getting the keys to the new place can span several months and quite often longer than that! Read the article linked below to learn about the entire process broken down into three stages.

https://www.realestate.com/articles/buying-a-house/how-long-does-it-take-to-buy-a-house
article source: realestate.com.au

If you are in the early stages of house hunting, you may be wondering, "How long does it take to buy a house?" Here, our real estate pro breaks down the stages in the home buying process and things that may create unexpected delays.

18/06/2019

It might be hard to think about, but if something happened to you, having your financial affairs in order will make a difficult time a little easier on your family.

You need to ensure that your documents are stored in a secure place that your loved ones can find. They need to know what assets you have, what insurance policies are in place and how to access your superannuation or life insurance.

Here are some simple steps you can take to protect the important people in your life.

https://bit.ly/31FgylM

17/06/2019

Off-the-plan property buyers will soon be better protected when long-awaited legal changes come into effect this September. Project marketers predict this will inject much-needed confidence into the Sydney new apartment market.

article credit: Domain

After years of campaigning, new laws will come into effect from September to better protect off-the-plan buyers from developers.

15/06/2019

No-one wants to think about death, but it's important to decide what will happen to your assets when you die. Find out how you can give instructions to your family about your legal and medical preferences should you fall ill or lose the capacity to make those decisions yourself.

https://www.moneysmart.gov.au/life-events-and-you/over-55s/wills-and-power-of-attorney