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Conveyancing Tips - Buyer Beware of Underground Cables

As part of the conveyancing process your lawyer will conduct standard searches on the property. An optional telco search will discover any underground cables.

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It’s Attached, But is it a Fixture or a Chattel?

When purchasing a property fixtures are to be included as part of the transaction, however determining what is a fixture and what is a chattel can be difficult.

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A New Trend or a Worthwhile Investment? The Social Media Pre-Nup:

A new trend has developed in the construction of pre-nuptial agreements with the inclusion of specific social media clauses to protect parties online reputation.

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Buying? Selling? - Property Prices on the Rise in Queensland

The property market is set to boom in Queensland in the next 12 months as a lack of supply and an increase in demand collide. Property on the Gold Coast will rise.

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Small Business Tips – Unfair Terms in Standard Form Contracts

As a business owner providing goods or services to consumers you must ensure your standard form contracts do not contain unfair terms that are detrimental.

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Patenting the Human Body - Invention or Nature?

A recent decision in Australia has led to private companies having the right to patent genetic material such as the BRCA1 gene mutation, or breast cancer gene.

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The Rise and Rise of Social Media – The Dangers of Using it in the Workplace

Most workplaces will have a policy in place that governs the use of social media in the workplace. It's important you are aware of these policies.

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Contract of Sale – Meeting Your Obligations Under the Contract

If you are buying a house on the Gold Coast and require finance it is vital that your meet your obligation under the Contract of Sale and notify the seller.

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The New Frontier - Defining Metadata - Gold Coast Lawyers

The Federal Government's metadata retention policy has been criticized and in facing this a statutory definition of metadata is to be included in the legislation.

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The Rights of Employees – Flexible Working Arrangements

As an employer on the Gold Coast, it is important your meet your legal obligations to your employees. One of these obligations is flexible working arrangements.

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Just Monkeying Around – Animals Selfies Can’t Be Copyrighted

As a photographer being able to enforce the copyright of your photos is essential to your work. A recent US decision has set a precedent for animal selfies.

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More Good News if You're Buying on the Gold Coast

We found this article from the Gold Coast Bulletin and thought we would share it for those considering buying property on the Gold Coast it's good news.

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Is that Really on Sale? Misleading Pricing of Products:

A recent Federal Court case highlighted the importance of businesses having correct pricing policies in place when conducting sales and promotions to consumers.

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The Jewel in the Crown - Investing in Property on the Gold Coast:

The arrival of the Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast has seen a surge in development and there has never been a better time to invest in property on the GC.

An awesome time lapse of the Gold Coast!

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'House of Clerks' - A House of Cards Parody:

A fantastic House of Cards parody that illustrates the mission it is for young law clerks to land a position at a top law firm and begin their careers as lawyers.

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The Five Mistakes Every First Time Property Investor Should Avoid

We've put together this short video for property investors who are considering buying property on the Gold Coast. It contains five mistakes made by buyers.

A video highlighting five common mistakes made by first home buyers when purchasing an investment property.

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The Teddington Legal Gold Coast Difference

Teddington Legal Gold Coast is part of the Teddington Legal Group; a network of lawyers with a diverse range of skills, experience and ideas.