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September 19, 2017 BY Rockliffs Lawyers

Introducing the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA)

As part of the 2017 Federal Budget, the Australian Government announced the introduction of the new Australian Financial Complaint's Authority (AFCA), a one-stop shop financial resolution scheme. What are the new changes? The new complaints authority will combine the responsibilities... [Read More...]

September 8, 2017 BY Rockliffs Lawyers

Resolving Fencing Disputes with Neighbours

Often people find themselves unable to agree on a fencing issue with their neighbour. Whether you want to undertake repairs, or your neighbour wants to upgrade the whole fence, if you and your neighbour are having a fencing dispute, the... [Read More...]

September 7, 2017 BY Rockliffs Lawyers

What is included when buying or selling property?

When selling or buying a property, all ‘fixtures’ are included in the sale of a property without having to be mentioned specifically. You can specifically exclude fixtures, however, if it is not specified in the Contract, the presumption is that... [Read More...]

September 5, 2017 BY Rockliffs Lawyers

When preparing a Will goes wrong!

When preparing a Will, the main goal is to give effect to the testator's intentions. That is, to ensure the beneficiaries receive the assets or property that the testator gives them in their Will and that their wishes and desires... [Read More...]

September 1, 2017 BY Rockliffs Lawyers

Excessive EFTPOS And Credit Card Surcharges To Be Banned Across All Australian Businesses From Today!

From 1 September 2017, a ban on excessive surcharges for using EFTPOS and credit cards to pay for purchases will apply to all Australian businesses. The ban, which has since 1 September 2016 been in effect for large businesses, will... [Read More...]