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Ferraro & Company Pty Ltd

Locality: Sunshine, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 9311 8911

Address: 27A Sun Crescent 3020 Sunshine, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.ferraro.com.au

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25.01.2022 At the beginning of 2020, we decided as a firm that we wanted to give back in some way and were very fortunate to have the opportunity to offer our services pro bono with the Cancer Council Pro Bono Program. Today we are honored and grateful to provide a snapshot of what we have achieved in the past 6 months and that is over 27 hours of free legal work. We look forward to continuing this journey with the Cancer Council into the new financial year.

25.01.2022 New changes are coming into effect for certain contracts of sale (contracts) entered before 1 July 2018 that settle after 1 July 2020. These contracts will be subject to GST withholding requirements. Read more about this and whether it applies to you on our BLOG now: https://www.ferraro.com.au//gst-withholding-for-contracts-

25.01.2022 Pause On Evictions Extended And Extra Renter Protections - read more here: https://www.premier.vic.gov.au/pause-evictions-extended-and

24.01.2022 If you havent signed up to attend our 10am webinar, there is still time to do so. For those attending, be sure to download the Webex client for your browser a...t the link below. The meeting link will be posted here 30 minutes before the webinar for those who have not received it by email.

24.01.2022 COVID-19: Directors’ Duties and Liabilities for Insolvent Trading, read more on our blog now - https://www.ferraro.com.au//covid-19-directors-duties-and-

24.01.2022 FIRST HOME OWNER GRANT The First Home Owner Grant (FHOG) of $20,000 for new home purchases in regional Victoria has been extended to 30 June 2021. This means it is available for contracts entered into between 1 July 2017 and 30 June 2021. First home buyers of new homes in metropolitan Melbourne will continue to receive the $10,000 FHOG amount. The regional FHOG is available to first home buyers who purchase a new home valued up to $750,000 in regional Victoria. The purchased ...property must be used as their primary place of residence for a continuous period of 12 months, commencing within 12 months of completing the eligible transaction. If you have any questions about the FHOG, please do not hesitate to contact our office on (03) 9311 8911.

24.01.2022 Should you trademark your business name? Read more on our blog now: https://www.ferraro.com.au//should-you-trademark-your-busi

23.01.2022 The controversial ban on physical inspections of occupied homes for sale and rent has been overturned.

23.01.2022 COVID-19 and Family Law - read more on our blog now: https://www.ferraro.com.au/post/family-law-and-covid-19

23.01.2022 Statement from the Hon Will Alstergren - Parenting Orders and COVID-19: Read more on the Family Court website at http://www.familycourt.gov.au//connect/fcoaweb/about/news/

22.01.2022 COVID-19: Directors Duties and Liabilities for Insolvent Trading, read more on our blog now - https://www.ferraro.com.au//covid-19-directors-duties-and-

22.01.2022 IMPORTANT CHANGES TO THE MAGISTRATES COURTS: All Magistrates Court venues remain open but to reduce the number of people in the Courts, a range of non-urgent matters have been adjourned. Unless directed otherwise, no parties are to attend the Magistrates Court.

21.01.2022 The Federal Circuit Court has posted information for parents during COVID-19 - you can read their responses to popular questions here: http://www.federalcircuitcourt.gov.au//ab/covid/covid-faq/

21.01.2022 Are you in a defacto relationship? What does this mean post-separation. Read more on our blog now: https://www.ferraro.com.au/post/defacto-property-settlements

20.01.2022 Who decides what happens to your body after death? Read more on our blog now: https://www.ferraro.com.au//victorian-burial-rights-who-de

19.01.2022 Inspecting a property before purchasing could save you a fortune. Read on our blog now about why it may be important to make an offer subject to a building and pest inspection - https://www.ferraro.com.au/po/building-and-pest-inspections

19.01.2022 Stream our webinar - hosted by Brimbank Business Association and presented by Biggin & Scott Sunshine and Ferraro & Company Pty Ltd on the changes to both commercial and residential tenancies during COVID-19

17.01.2022 Subject to finance clauses, read more on our blog now: https://www.ferraro.com.au/post/subject-to-finance-clause

17.01.2022 What do the stage 4 restrictions mean for business? Read a more extensive list of businesses that will have to close on-site work here now: https://www.theage.com.au//what-do-the-stage-4-restriction

16.01.2022 Theres no doubt it, COVID-19 is creating significant challenges for many, if youve been affected and need some legal advice Ferraro & Co is only a phone call or email away. Book a consult today simply - (03) 9311 8911 or... - [email protected] Thank you to the Sunshine Business Association for featuring our business in your Sunshine Business Profiles.

16.01.2022 Take a look at the temporary rental reforms now in force in Victoria

16.01.2022 In these uncertain times, we are taking the opportunity to stress the importance of appropriate estate planning measures and to encourage all our clients to seriously consider: 1. whether they have an existing and valid Will, that appropriately reflects their wishes; 2. a valid Enduring Power of Attorney, appointing a trusted person - or people - to make financial and/or property decisions on their behalf; ... 3. a Medical Treatment Power, appointing a medical treatment decision maker to act on your behalf; and 4. whether assets held in companies or trusts will be distributed in the manner intended. If you have any questions or wish to discuss your next steps, please do not hesitate to contact our office on (03) 9311 8911.

16.01.2022 UPDATE: read more on our blog about updates for landlords and tenants of commercial leases as to the legislative and regulatory changes arising from COVID-19. https://www.ferraro.com.au//update-commercial-leases-in-th

14.01.2022 Over the past two days, Premier Daniel Andrews has confirmed the introduction of Stage 4 restrictions in metropolitan Melbourne. This is a time of uncertainty but we want to reassure all our clients - there will be no impact to the service that we provide to you. While our physical office will close, our firm remains open, available and operational as we continue to deliver critical services to our clients. Our office telephone line will remain as is and all our staff can b...e contacted by email. We recognise the last two days have been difficult for Victorians and if you have any questions about our operation, please do not hesitate to contact our office.

13.01.2022 Dear All, FERRAROS RESPONSE TO COVID-19 Over the last few weeks, we have been monitoring the COVID-19 outbreak in Australia and the impact it is having on our staff, clients and greater community.... Having regard to advice from the Australian Government and world health authorities, we have implemented a number of preventive measures designed to limit the risk of spreading the virus and ensure that we can continue to service your needs 1. Staff with any of the identified symptoms of COVID-19 will be asked to work from home and self-isolate for 14 days (unless the suspected case has been confirmed as negative); and 2. When possible, face to face meetings and court appearances will be substituted by conference or video calls. Otherwise, our office remains fully operational and our client work is continuing as normal. Whilst this is a challenging time for all, we are confident in our ability to work effectively to navigate this situation. We will continue to take a measured and composed response to the impacts of COVID-19 and to be guided by health authorities. If you have any concerns or questions about your interactions with Ferraro & Company P/L during this time, please contact our office. Yours faithfully FERRARO & COMPANY PTY LTD

13.01.2022 REMINDER TO SIGN UP FOR TOMORROWS WEBINAR - The Brimbank Business association, along with Ferraro & Company P/L and Biggin and Scott Real Estate Sunshine invites you to join a webinar to update you about the changes to commercial and residential tenancies during COVID-19. Tickets are FREE but you will need to register for this event to receive the instructions on how to join the webinar. You can register at this link: https://lnkd.in/gtaMuzb

13.01.2022 Thinking about creating or updating your Will in the current COVID-19 state? Read more on our blog now: https://www.ferraro.com.au//we-re-self-isolating-how-can-w

12.01.2022 Watch one of our solicitors and Estate Agent - Frank Forti - discuss the changes to commercial and residential tenancies during COVID-19 next Wednesday at 10 am

11.01.2022 Earlier today, the Brimbank Business association, along with Ferraro & Company P/L and Biggin and Scott Real Estate Sunshine presented a webinar on the changes to commercial and residential tenancies during COVID-19 on 3 June 2020. Catherine Micallef of our office presented on the changes to commercial tenancies, you can read the notes from Catherines presentation on our blog now - https://www.ferraro.com.au//webinar-changes-to-commercial-

10.01.2022 Ever wondered who gets your superannuation when you die? Read more on our blog now: https://www.ferraro.com.au//who-gets-your-superannuation-w

10.01.2022 MEET THE TEAM MONDAY NANKI KAUR SOLICITOR Nanki Kaur is a Lawyer in the family law practice area. ... Nanki completed her studies at La Trobe University and graduated with a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Finance. Nanki was admitted to legal practice in November 2018. Throughout her career to date, Nanki has successfully represented clients in family law matters such as divorce, parenting and property settlements. Nanki is focused on achieving desired outcomes for her clients. When I am not working in the office you would find me: At the beach, soaking in the sun and listening to her favourite podcasts. Sports/Hobbies: Bike riding and yoga Favourite place to visit in Melbourne: Botanical Gardens The sports team I support: Essendon You would find me listening to: Billie Eilish Favourite TV show: Suits Dream Holiday Destination: Maldives

09.01.2022 Before you incorporate a testamentary trust in your Will, consider whether it is the right option for you. Read more on our blog now: https://www.ferraro.com.au//is-a-testamentary-trust-for-you

09.01.2022 NOMINEE SALE: provides the option for someone who has purchased a property but cannot settle on it, an opportunity to find another buyer to step in and have the contract transferred to their name and finalise the settlement. Read more on our blog now - https://www.ferraro.com.au//nomination-under-the-contract-

09.01.2022 The Sale of Land Amendment Act 2019 (the Act) is in effect from 1 March 2020. Vendors and agents cannot knowingly conceal from a prospective buyer any material facts about a property when selling land. Material facts include whether a murder had occurred on the property, if the property had been used as a meth lab, or the existence of flammable cladding or asbestos.... STAY TUNED as our principal Sam Ferraro will prepare a post and detail these changes shortly!

09.01.2022 How is COVID-19 affecting commercial leases? Read more on our blog now: https://www.ferraro.com.au//faqs-how-is-covid-19-affecting

08.01.2022 Lost a loved one? Where to start - The Australian Death Notification Service is a new national service which enables you to select who you wish to notify, and it will issue an email notification to these organisations. This service provides secure online environment for you to notify multiple commonly used organisations at one time. To notify these organisations, a death certificate will need to have been issued for the deceased. To start the application form, go to https://deathnotification.gov.au/

08.01.2022 Our laws werent written for times like this. So weve had to make some changes quickly to keep our state running. To extend payments for injured workers. T...o ensure family violence and child protection teams can keep families safe. To help local councils maintain critical services. And to give tenants and landlords some extra support with a freeze on rent increases, help for Victorians to pay their rent if theyre struggling financially, and support for landlords. Were asking Victorians to do things differently and so the way we work at all levels of government has to change too.

07.01.2022 Electronic signing and remote witnessing during coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions and temporary changes to the law in Victoria - read more on our blog now: https://www.ferraro.com.au//covid-19-emergency-measures-in

06.01.2022 Lost or misplaced your Certificate of Title? Read more about how we can help you on our blog now: https://www.ferraro.com.au/post/lost-certificate-of-title

05.01.2022 Further to our recent article, read what the Age has to say about signing Wills in light of COVID-19 - https://www.theage.com.au//lawyers-find-creative-ways-to-s

05.01.2022 IMPORTANT NOTICE - From 1 April 2020 1. Staff will be working remotely and will be asked to self-isolate; and... 2. Face to face meetings and court appearances will be substituted by conference or video calls. Otherwise, our office remains fully operational and our client work is continuing as normal. Our staff can still be contacted via email and telephone. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our office to discuss the above.

05.01.2022 IN THE NEWS: Former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham is taking a Sydney-based skincare company to court, opposing its use of the letters "VB" in trademarks. IP Australia the government agency that administers intellectual property rights - ruled against Beckham stating it was "not satisfied that any confusion" would arise between the Sydney companys logos and Ms Beckhams own VB trademark. Beckham has launched an appeal in the Federal Circuit Court and the matter will next be ...heard on Wednesday. If you have any questions about trademarking your brand, please do not hesitate to contact one of our solicitors on 03 9311 8911.

03.01.2022 STAMP DUTY CHANGES: A significant land transfer duty waiver of up to 50% applies to the purchase of a new or established Victorian residential property with a dutiable value of up to $1 million, where a contract is signed on or after 25 November 2020 and before 1 July 2021. If you have any questions about the new changes, contact our office to discuss on 9311 8911.

03.01.2022 Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, the bankruptcy law regulations were as follows: The minimum debt threshold to trigger bankruptcy was $5,000 and the time that an individual had to respond to a bankruptcy was 21 days. During the pandemic, the Australian Government announced changes as part of the economic response to the pandemic. These changes were:... The minimum debt threshold to trigger bankruptcy was $20,000 and the time that an individual had to respond to a bankruptcy was six months. AS OF 1 JANUARY 2021, these relief measures have come to an end and a permanent amendment has been made to the minimum amount of the debt threshold. The current regulations are: The minimum debt threshold to trigger bankruptcy is $10,000 and the time that an individual had to respond to a bankruptcy is 21 days.

02.01.2022 The Federal Government has passed temporary amendments to insolvency and corporations laws in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. These changes are aimed at protecting many otherwise profitable and viable businesses to assist these businesses to continue operating. The changes are contained in the Coronavirus Economic Response Package Omnibus Act 2020 (Cth). Some of the changes include:... Directors will be temporarily relieved from the risk of personal liability for insolvent trading with respect to debts which are incurred in the ordinary course of business. For both personal and corporate insolvency matters, the government is increasing the minimum threshold at which creditors can issue a statutory demand (an increase from $2,000 to $20,000) and a bankruptcy notice (an increase from $5,000 to $20,000). Further, the time periods for response have increased from 21 days to 6 months. These measures will operate for a six month period starting on 25 March 2020.

01.01.2022 The importance of the final inspection. Read more on our blog now: https://www.ferraro.com.au//conveyancing-final-property-in

01.01.2022 Have you been excluded from a Will? Things to know before contesting a Will. Read more on our blog now: https://www.ferraro.com.au//thinking-of-contesting-a-will-