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Have you adequately documented GST in your commercial property sale contract?
How does GST work? In a sale of commercial property, the GST liability for a taxable supply could be substantial due to the high value of the commercial property. Where GST is payable for a sale of commercial property, many vendors believe that they...
Why DIY Accounting Could Cost You More Than You Think
Understanding the Complexities of DIY Accounting In the age of DIY solutions, it might be tempting to take on every challenge, including managing your finances. But before you try to manage your spreadsheets and tax forms, pause and consider this:...
A Step-By-Step Guide to Selling Your Property
Are you relocating? Selling your property can be a daunting task as there are many steps involved in the process. For this reason, it is important that you seek legal advice, which is where Greenhalgh Pickard can assist! We have outlined the...
Introducing the 9-Day Fortnight
Enhancing Workplace Culture and Well-being Through a 9-Day Fortnight Roster Here at Greenhalgh Pickard, we encourage all of our team to have a healthy work-life balance. That is why in 2024, we are excited to announce the introduction of the...
Recent revisions to sunset clauses that could impact your construction project
Are you aware of the new amendment passed regarding sunset clauses in an off-the-plan contract? Sunset clauses in off-the-plan land sale contracts have been refined as of November 14, 2023. The Queensland Government successfully passed the Body...
Release clauses in litigation disputes and what they mean post-settlement?
What claims am I releasing as part of my litigation dispute settlement? And what claims am I being released from? Are you settling a dispute? Be aware of your release clauses. Settlement agreements, often accompanied by broad release clauses,...
Choosing a business structure for your startup
Choosing a business structure for your new enterprise is an important step in your initial startup phase, which involves selecting an entity through which you want to operate your business. Structuring not only affects things such as income tax, succession planning,...
Do I have a legal entitlement to work from home?
In this day and age and following Covid-19 pandemic, working from home is increasingly more popular. Companies and employees adjusted their lifestyles away from the office and now prefer it that way. However, controversy has arisen in the case Homes...
Crafting a Parenting Plan that works for Parents and Children
Parenting after separation can be a challenging journey, especially when trying to ensure the best interests of the children are met. Historically, the emphasis has always been on the child's welfare, leading to the evolution of 'parenting plans'....
What should business owners know about consumer guarantees?
So what do you need to know about consumer guarantees as a business owner? To avoid legal repercussions and hefty penalties imposed by the ACL, businesses must understand and adhere to consumer protection laws. Consumer guarantees are automatic and...
What is Climate Reporting and why is it important?
Green is not just in our name, it's in our nature. Our journey to Climate Reporting has been a simple and effective process with many benefits. Climate reporting is a subset of sustainability reporting that specifically centres on an organisation's actions to...
How to lodge a complaint against a bank/financial firm.
Do you have a complaint about a financial firm you engaged or been involved with? If so, we can help. Who is the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA)? AFCA is a not-for-profit organisation that acts as an impartial party to help...
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