Highlands Lawyers in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia | Lawyer & law firm

Highlands Lawyers

Locality: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 3 9994 1215

Address: 334 Grand Boulevard, Craigieburn 3064 Melbourne, VIC, Australia

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

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23.01.2022 Turning back the clock...our principal, Daniella Paidi, attended Mercy College in North Coburg over a decade ago. This afternoon, she took a walk down memory lane at the college's reunion for alumni. Daniella says: "Mercy was like my home and my friends and teachers were like my family. I always felt supported and encouraged, and this gave me the confidence to believe in myself and pursue my dreams.... Mercy also taught me the importance of being strong and determined but tolerant and compassionate..." Here are some photos of Daniella and her teachers as well as the uniform she once wore as a budding student.

23.01.2022 Happy Father's Day, Highlanders!

22.01.2022 A very big thank you to the Kesici family for surprising us with these gorgeous tulips! We are pleased that we could help with the sale of your property and wish you all the best for the future.

22.01.2022 On 1 July 2020, the Supreme Court of Victoria will introduce a new online filing system, RedCrest-Probate, for the electronic filing (eFiling) of applications for probate and letters of administration. RedCrest-Probate is designed to provide an efficient method of eFiling for solicitors and people representing themselves. For further information, please click on the link below:... https://www.supremecourt.vic.gov.au//redcrest-probate-laun See more

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19.01.2022 Highlands Lawyers will be closed Monday 27 January 2020 for the Australia Day public holiday. Our office will resume normal hours on Tuesday 28 January 2020.

19.01.2022 As the coronavirus outbreak continues and more people are having to self-quarantine or be admitted to hospital, now is the time to review your estate planning, wills and powers of attorney. We realise that Highlands Lawyers is one of the few and very fortunate businesses that are able to operate on a relatively normal basis and because of this, we feel that we have a responsibility to "pay it forward". If you are a senior citizen, concession or health care card holder, studen...t or are experiencing financial hardship, we will reduce our fee for the preparation of your will and powers of attorney. Should you require any further information about these services or would like to make an appointment, please contact our office on (03) 9994 1215. Take care and stay safe, Highlanders.

17.01.2022 So that we may celebrate Easter with our loved ones, Highlands Lawyers will be closed from Friday 10 April 2020 to Monday 13 April 2020. Our office will resume normal hours on Tuesday 14 April 2020. Have a wonderful Easter, Highlanders!

17.01.2022 Highlands Lawyers will be closed Friday 27 September 2019 for the AFL Grand Final public holiday. Our office will resume normal hours on Monday 30 September 2019. May the best team win!

15.01.2022 Highlands Lawyers will be closed Friday 23 October 2020 for the AFL Grand Final public holiday. Our office will resume normal hours on Monday 26 October 2020. May the best team win!

15.01.2022 An important notice from the State Revenue Office of Victoria about the valuation of property for stamp duty purposes. You may be required to provide evidence of the value of your property when: i) you are given property as a gift;... ii) you purchase property from a friend, an associated person or an associated entity; iii) you purchase property at a discounted price or for some form of non-monetary consideration; iv) you purchase property that involves a fractional interest; v) you purchase property in connection with a business for a total sum of more than $1 million; and vi) the purchase price of your property is equal to or less than the property’s current capital improved value for rating purposes. The Commissioner is prepared to receive a letter of appraisal by a licensed real estate agent as evidence of the value of a property. However, additional information or a formal valuation may be required. If you are required to provide a formal valuation, you must engage a qualified valuer (i.e. a person certified or accredited by the Australian Property Institute) to prepare the valuation. To read the full article, you may click on the link below: https://www.sro.vic.gov.au/valuation-land-duty-purposes Should you have any queries about this post, please do not hesitate to contact our office on (03) 9994 1215.

14.01.2022 Happy new year, Highlanders! May it be a happy, healthy and prosperous one for all!

13.01.2022 When choosing a time for settlement PEXA says: "12pm and 2pm AEST are popular time slots for settlements. To avoid the end of year rush, considering selecting a different time." We will add that a morning settlement is a great alternative to the more popular times. We can settle your matter sooner and the rest of the day acts as a buffer for any curveballs that may get thrown our way.... For more settlement tips, please contact our office on (03) 9994 1215 or click on the link to the PEXA article below.

11.01.2022 The State Revenue Office Annual Review 2018-19 is now available. Some of the key highlights include: - $19.1 billion of revenue collected;... - $273.4 million paid out in First Home Owner Grants, unclaimed money, subsidies and other grants, rebates and payments; and - $605.6 million in land transfer duty savings for first home buyers across the state. Click on the link below to access the online publication, which includes a range of other information and statistics: https://annualreview1819.sro.vic.gov.au/

11.01.2022 So that we can celebrate the holidays with our family and friends, Highlands Lawyers will be closed from noon on Friday 20 December 2019 and resume normal business hours on Monday 6 January 2020. We wish you a merry Christmas and prosperous new year!

11.01.2022 A reminder to clients that domestic building insurance is required for building work that costs $16,000 or more. We've also included a short clip of what was said about domestic building insurance by Domestic Building Dispute Resolution Victoria at the Home Show...

10.01.2022 Be sure to mark your calendars for the Craigieburn Festival, Highlanders!

10.01.2022 We had a great time at the Australian Property Expo today. Here is a snap from the first home buyers seminar presented by the State Revenue Office of Victoria, which we found very useful and informative. To be eligible for the first home owners grant, you or your spouse/partner must not have: 1) received the first home owners grant previously; 2) owned a residential property before 1 July 2000; and/or 3) owned a residential property after 1 July 2000 and lived in that property for 6 continuous months. Other conditions apply. For further information about eligibility for the first home owner grant, please contact our office on (03) 9994 1215.

08.01.2022 A reminder to clients that on 1 December 2019, new laws to improve swimming pool and spa safety came into effect in Victoria. As part of the changes, owners are required to register their pool and spa with their local council and have their safety barrier inspected once every four years. For more information about the new laws, registration, inspection and certification requirements click on the link to the VBA's article below.... https://www.vba.vic.gov.au/consumers/swimming-pools

07.01.2022 A reminder to clients that notifications for vacant residential land tax and the absentee owner surcharge must be made to the State Revenue Office of Victoria by 15 January 2020. If you made a notification last year, you only need to make a new one if your circumstances have changed. For further information about vacant residential land tax and the absentee owner surcharge you may contact our office on (03) 9994 1215 or the State Revenue Office of Victoria on 13 21 61.... https://mailchi.mp//vacant-and-absentee-notifications-due-

07.01.2022 As the COVID-19 outbreak continues, we want to reassure you that our office has implemented additional health and safety precautions. Our office remains open and available to assist with your property law needs. Should you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact us on (03) 9994 1215.

04.01.2022 Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced that real estate auctions and open house inspections will cease from midnight Wednesday 25 March 2020. Private sales and inspections by appointment are still permitted. If you are impacted by this announcement, please contact your real estate agent for further information.... https://www.domain.com.au//real-estate-auctions-banned-fr/

04.01.2022 To help stop the spread of COVID-19, we are temporarily suspending in-person appointments at our office until further notice. We are still available to assist clients by telephone, email and audio visual link during this time. Stay safe and well, Highlanders.

03.01.2022 Highlands Lawyers will be closed Monday 9 March 2020 for the Labour Day public holiday. Our office will resume normal hours on Tuesday 10 March 2020. Have a great long weekend, Highlanders!

03.01.2022 Today is Remembrance Day and our firm will observe a minute's silence at the 11th hour to remember all that have made (and continue to make) the ultimate sacrifice in war and armed conflicts. All calls will be routed to voicemail during this time. Lest we forget.

03.01.2022 Highlands Lawyers will be closed for the Queen's birthday on Monday 8 June 2020 and resume normal business hours on Tuesday 9 June 2020.

02.01.2022 Happy Mother's Day, Highlanders!

01.01.2022 Have you performed a knock down rebuild in the last 5 years and intend to sell? If so, you will need to consider whether GST must be withheld and remitted to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) by the purchaser at settlement. Whether GST will need to be withheld and remitted to the ATO will depend on a number of factors such as: i) Is the property considered a "new property"; ... ii) Has the property been leased and if so, what is (or was) the term of the lease; and iii) Is the vendor registered for GST or ought to be registered for GST? For further information about GST withholding, please contact our office on (03) 9994 1215. You may also read the LPLC's article on the topic by clicking on the link below.