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Changes to the Property Law Act and the impact on motel leases
In February 2023, the Property Law Bill was introduced into Queensland Parliament and, when passed, will completely repeal the Property…
MoreLandlord’s consent to the assignment of lease
When buying a motel leasehold business, it is very important to put the time into and give proper consideration to…
MoreMahoneys recognised in Best Lawyers®
We are pleased to announce that Mahoneys has been recognised in the latest Edition of Best Lawyers® in Australia. Congratulations…
MoreTips for buying a motel
1. Make sure you get what you expect Motel sellers and buyers often believe that they are purchasing the motel…
MoreImportance of good legal diligence before buying a motel
Due diligence, DD and legal due diligence are terms used to describe the review of the legal aspects of a…
MoreMahoneys Recognised In Best Lawyers®
We are pleased to announce that Mahoneys has been recognised in the 2023 Edition of Best Lawyers® in Australia. Congratulations…
MoreMahoneys Recognised In Doyle’s
Mahoneys has been recognised as a leading Queensland Property & Real Estate Law Firm in Doyle’s Guide to the Australian…
MoreMahoneys welcomes 2 new lawyers
Mahoneys recently welcomed Simon Watson and Jem Golaw to the firm. Recruited as part of the firm’s growth strategy: Simon…
MoreMandatory Director Identification Number – approaching deadlines
If you are a company director, or thinking of becoming one, you must now obtain a director identification number (or DIN). The…
MoreMotel Compliance Obligations
We often hear the phrase that people are too busy working in their business to work on their business. This…
MoreMahoneys featured in Resort News
Mahoneys was featured in the latest edition of Resort News, where John Mahoney discussed: whether body corporate by-laws could be…
MoreChange to Casual Employment Arrangements
Recent amendments to the Federal Fair Work Act 2009 have changed the workplace entitlements and obligations for casual employees. The…
MoreLease obligations
What are you lease obligations? When you are in the trenches and focused on running your motel it is easy…
MorePreparing for Sale
Are you ready when the right buyer knocks? Ignoring the recent lockdown in Brisbane, the end of 2020 was starting…
MoreMahoneys featured in Resort News
Mahoneys Special Counsel, Nicole Cleary, was featured in this month’s Resort News – where she discusses what impact COVID-19 might…
MoreUnderstanding your caretaking duties
There is no doubt that there are today many more disputes about caretaking duties. Most of these are a consequence…
MoreIs your buyer up to scratch?
In previous articles, we covered taking steps to prepare for your sale well in advance. To recap: Letting appointments –…
MoreSenior Appointments
Despite the challenges that 2020 has visited upon us all, Mahoneys remains focused on the long term success of the…
MoreShort Term Letting Businesses – Are You Good To Go?
Each day is looking better than the last. The phones are ringing more in the last week than they have…
MoreCovid-19 – Residential Tenancies
We finally have some certainty in relation to the amended legislation for residential tenancies. Late on Wednesday night (22nd April…
MoreManagement Rights and the Coronavirus – some guidance amongst the uncertainty
You will be unsurprised to learn that over the past few days we have fielded many questions from resident managers…
MoreAvoiding disputes
As I began to gather my thoughts before writing this article, I thought back to the night of the ARAMA…
MoreSellers beware
At a recent forum held on the Gold Coast and attended by most of the leading management rights lawyers, accountants,…
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