by Greenhalgh Pickard | Jul 10, 2015 | Articles
We are acting in a matter where the willmaker: Had made a specific gift of an investment in a particular bank to his sons in a will he created some years before his death; Had been receiving chemotherapy for some time prior to his death; Very close to his passing made...
by Greenhalgh Pickard | Jul 10, 2015 | Articles
The PPSA or “Personal Property Securities Act 2009” deals with security interests in personal property and assets and allows a creditor to take security for the payment of a debt or obligation by registering an interest over an asset (more commonly known as a “charge”...
by Greenhalgh Pickard | Jul 7, 2015 | Articles
In Queensland, building works performed by a building contractor must only be done where the contractor has a Queensland Building and Construction Commission (‘QBCC’) licence and the amount of the building contract is over the value of $3,300. It is an...
by Greenhalgh Pickard | Jun 29, 2015 | Articles
As technology enters a new age and property transactions become more complicated with parities purchasing in different entities, foreign investment, and the need for efficiency during transactions there has been a growing need for the procedural side of property...
by Greenhalgh Pickard | Jun 29, 2015 | Articles
At a time when the horizons for business and trade are soaring, it is important to remember that all is not equal with regards to etiquette. In this article I hope to enlighten you on some key elements of etiquette for a Chinese Business Meal. Here are the key points...
by Greenhalgh Pickard | May 11, 2015 | Articles
At first blush, payment of stamp duty in Queensland may appear a simple and procedural task for most property purchasers. Stamp duty is simply assessed, the liability amount paid, and the stamping of the Transfers is then attended to. Did you know – if you are a...
