02 September 2007

by Clayton Glenister, AssociateMcDonald Balanda & AssociatesGeneral CommentsAn experienced buyer of Management Rights when looking to buy off the ...

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A Great Win For Management Rights

05 January 2008

By Small Myers Hughes LawyersHave we finally seen the end of the “delegation” argument in New South Wales?For those long term readers of Resort News, ...

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An important warning for Owners Corporations in NSW

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11 March 2007

By Small Myers Hughes LawyersIn the recent case of Seiwa Pty Ltd v Owners Strata Plan 35042 1157, the NSW Supreme Court gave a judgment which could be...

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Anatomy of an Assignment of Management Rights

09 July 2006

The decision of a body corporate in relation to a request for consent to the transfer of management rights (?assignment?) is a very serious matter...

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Appeal reinstates five year option for RUM

03 November 2008

Hynes Lawyers recently represented a resident manager who successfully appealed against an adjudicator’s decision.The case arose out of a general meet...

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Be cautious when renewing your Caretaking Agreements

22 September 2006

By Small Myers Hughes LawyersAs I have pointed out an numerous occasions in prior articles, there are two types of Caretaker Agreement in New South Wa...

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Buying Management Rights in NSW - part II

18 August 2008

I know that this sounds basic but it is really important to understand what you are buying when you decide on purchasing management rights in New Sout...

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Car Parking - Management Rights Complex

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17 January 2008

By Frank Higginson of Hynes Lawyers One type of problem arises where owners have been parking their cars in accordance with numbers which are painted ...

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Changes to the Retirement Villages Act 1999

09 July 2006

This fact sheet explains major changes to the Retirement Villages Act 1999 (the Act) that will affect retirement village operators and residents in Qu...

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Did you know?

10 March 2007

As an on-site property manager, under Section 13 of the Property Agents and Motor Dealers Act 2001 (PAMD) you must display your licence description in...

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Dont forget to exercise your option

07 January 2008

By Small Myers Hughes LawyersScenario (Qld or NSW)You have recently purchased management rights in a building and paid a high multiplier, partly becau...

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Effect of termination of a tenancy under s.151

09 July 2006

When a tenancy is terminated as provided in the legislation, the parties to the agreement are no longer bound by that agreement, but the parties may s...

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End of financial year tips - Getting ready for selling

15 July 2008

As the management rights market catches its breath, along with most things property related, it is time for everyone to make sure their business affai...

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End of Year Approaches

09 July 2006

With the oncoming end of financial year there are a few things management rights owners need to consider to assist both themselves, their accountants ...

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Examin All Options

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09 July 2006

Leading up to the end of each financial year, there are many Managers who wish to sell their management rights, however for tax and other reasons do n...

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Fully featured management rights software to manage

09 July 2006

While you?ve been carefully developing your property, we?ve been busy developing superior, fully featured management rights software to manage and...

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Garden Maintenance

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17 January 2008

By Frank Higginson of Hynes Lawyers It is common for managers in permanent let management rights complexes to have arrangements in place for the mowin...

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Introducing the new Qantas American Express Card

09 July 2006

American Express asked us if we would be interested in promoting their new QANTAS American Express Cards to our members and we said sure in return for...

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Introduction to New Zealand Management Rights

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15 March 2007

By AlexanderDorrington LawyersThe creation and sale of management rights in a multi-site development is an increasingly common practice in New Zealand...

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Legal Specialist in Qld + NSW

07 September 2006

Whilst Small Myers Hughes (SMH) is a Gold Coast based law firm, its clients scattered throughout all areas of Queensland and New South Wales.TWO STATE...

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Legislation Updates

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11 March 2007

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Multiplying the multiplier

22 July 2008

Recently one of our leading accounting firms hosted a tax planning and management rights industry seminar and they asked if I could include a presenta...

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New Asbestos Laws apply NOW Do you comply?

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25 March 2007

New Asbestos Laws apply NOW Do you comply? As from 1st January 2006 the asbestos laws in Queensland changed...

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New transfer provisions finally arrive

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22 August 2008

After months of speculation, the State Government’s amendments to the Regulation Modules that will govern bodies corporate and the management rights i...

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Off Plan Purchases

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09 July 2006

With the growth of population and inbound tourism in Queensland continuing there is a strong development market for holiday and permanent unit complex...

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Partnership agreements, is it just fee creation

15 July 2008

Partnerships within management rights businesses are becoming more popular...

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Restraints of trade

07 September 2008

Most owners of management rights businesses would be aware that, with the right licensing, they can sell lots in their (and others) buildings...

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Save For Retirement and Manage Your Tax Position

09 July 2006

The Federal Government?s recent Budget announcements confirm that its intention is to simplify the confusing superannuation rules and reduce tax on ...

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Termination of Caretaking Agreements

03 December 2006

By Small Myers Hughes LawyersWhat to look out forAn Owners Corporation can take steps to terminate a Caretaking Agreement in New South Wales in one of...

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Unit owners and Guests not in your Rental Pool

25 March 2007

By Small Myers Hughes LawyersI frequently receive calls from clients wanting to know what obligations they have as on-site letting agents to provide ‘...

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Who should attend small-claims hearing

09 July 2006

The Small Claims Tribunal Act 1973 provides that the hearings of claims in the tribunal shall be held in private and not open to the general public...

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