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Lockett McCullough Lawyers

Locality: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 7 3870 8244

Address: 2 Bayliss Street, Toowong 4066 Brisbane, QLD, Australia

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

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24.01.2022 Need a Lawyer over the Christmas / New Year break? Unlike most firms, both of our offices are STILL OPEN every day except for the Public HolidaysWe have both lawyers and conveyancers ready to assist you, please feel free to give us a call on the numbers below * Toowong - 3870 8244 * Albany Creek - 3264 7692

23.01.2022 CONVEYANCING INFO - KEYS - When can you collect the keys? Settlements generally take place between 2pm and 4pm on the Settlement Date You dont need to attend Settlement - that is what we are here for! Once we hear from our settlement agent that Settlement has been effected, we notify both you and the agent and you can call the agent to arrange collection of the keys from them!

23.01.2022 CONVEYANCING INFO - SOIL TESTS Purchasing a block of land and planning to build? Remember to check if a soil test has been completed as the foundation material can result in additional building costs. ... We recommend that every client purchasing a block of land undertakes a soil test and that a Special Condition is inserted into the Contract to ensure that the soil test is satisfactory to the buyer. Contact our experienced conveyancers to assist with the drafting of your soil test - 3870 8244 (Toowong) and 3264 7692 (Albany Creek).

23.01.2022 CONVEYANCING INFO - ATO CLEARANCE CERTIFICATES Are you selling a property with a purchase price of $750,000.00 or more? If so, you will be required to provide the Buyers solicitors with an ATO Clearance Certificate for each Seller. If the Seller fails to provide an ATO Clearance Certificate by Settlement, the Buyer will withhold 12.5% of the purchase price.... Contact our experienced conveyancers to find out more about ATO Clearance Certificates when selling a property - 3870 8244 (Toowong) and 3264 7692 (Albany Creek).

23.01.2022 TEAM LOCKETT McCULLOUGH

23.01.2022 If you want to run a great business, you need great, talented people Ms Lockett said, noting that she employs solicitors who are highly accomplished and recognised in their respective areas of law. We are stoked to have our growth recognised in Lawyers Weekly today! Such growth has come from having staff who are among the best lawyers in their respective areas of law and Brisbane’s most experienced conveyancers. Thanks to our amazing team of staff for always offering great service to all of our clients which has propelled our practice to expand faster then we could have imagined.

21.01.2022 BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!! We are very excited to announce the expansion of our practice to now include Compensation Law, including No Win, No Fee claims. This means we can now offer assistance to clients with:... Work injuries Car accidents Public liability incidents Total and Permanent Disability Insurance Superannuation Claims Medical Negligence Contact us today to speak with our experienced compensation lawyers and receive a FREE CONSULTATION - 3870 8244 (Toowong) and 3264 7692 (Albany Creek).

21.01.2022 CONVEYANCING INFO - TENANTS Purchasing a property and which has existing tenants? In order to still receive the First Home Stamp Duty exemption or Home Stamp Duty Concession, existing tenants can remain the the property for up to 6 months following Settlement. But please note - you will lose your eligibility if you then sign a further tenancy agreement with them.... Contact our experienced conveyancers to enquire about your eligibility for stamp duty concessions when a tenant is in the property you are wanting to buy - 3870 8244 (Toowong) and 3264 7692 (Albany Creek).

21.01.2022 COVID-19 UPDATE - With things changing so rapidly at the moment, our Principal, Courtney Lockett, has put together a short video to give you some information on how our industry is being affected by COVID-19 and how our business is adapting with each area of law. If you have any questions or would like a "socially distanced" consultation, please feel free to contact us - 3870 8244 (Toowong) and 3264 7692 (Albany Creek).

21.01.2022 Happy Father’s Day to all the Dads!

20.01.2022 To our VALUED AGENTS - when preparing the Contract of Sale, please insert PEXA as the Place of Settlement so that both sides must settle electronically. Our office has been making a huge effort to convert all paper settlements to PEXA so that everyone gets paid automatically on settlement - no waiting for cheques to be collected, posted or cleared! This includes agents, sellers, rates, water body corporate levies, legal fees etc! ... Any questions - please feel free to reach out to us!

19.01.2022 CONVEYANCING QUESTIONS - We had a great response to our daily conveyancing tips around this time last year, so for the month of July we will be answering some of the most common questions we get asked by clients and general conveyancing reminders! If you have a question that you would like answered, please comment below or send us a DM We hope you find them useful!

19.01.2022 Wishing our Senior Conveyancer, Vicki Partanen, a very happy birthday today!

19.01.2022 Lost your licence? Our experienced solicitors can assist you with an application for a Work Licence or Special Hardship Order, depending on your circumstances. Just this morning, our Principal Courtney Lockett obtained a Special Hardship Order for a client in the Holland Park Magistrates Court.... Please contact us to find out what you may be eligible for - 3870 8244 (Toowong) or 3264 7692 (Albany Creek).

19.01.2022 Have you been injured? What do you do now? Accidents can happen everyday and doing everyday activities. When you are involved in an accident, it is a traumatic, overwhelming and scary experience and your first thought is what do I do now?! Check out our latest blog - "Have you been injured? What do you do now?".... If you have been injured, please contact our experienced compensation lawyers to discuss your claim - 3870 8244 (Toowong) and 3264 7692 (Albany Creek).

19.01.2022 When you take your role as Office Junior very seriously #lawyerinthemaking

19.01.2022 Staff Christmas Party

19.01.2022 Amongst all the chaos we have some great news to share! Huge CONGRATULATIONS to our conveyancing assistant Steph Burgoyne and her husband Mick (and little sister Harper! ) on the birth of their beautiful little boy Harry #secondlockettmcculloughbaby #excitingnews #staffbabies

16.01.2022 We have been nominated for the PropertyX Innovate Awards 2020 by PEXA under the category of Panel Firms. Wish us luck!

16.01.2022 CONVEYANCING INFO - RISK - When does a Buyer need to get insurance? From the first business day after the Contract is signed, a property is at the Buyers Risk. This means that Buyers should immediately arrange to insure the property and its improvements for full replacement value. ... This also applies to vacant blocks of land whereby Buyers should still insure for public liability. Contact our experienced conveyancers to find out about your insurance obligations when signing a Contract - 3870 8244 (Toowong) and 3264 7692 (Albany Creek).

16.01.2022 COMPULSORY THIRD PARTY INSURANCE Every person that owns a car in Queensland must pay registration fees, which includes Compulsory Third Party (CTP) Insurance. This means if you have a motor vehicle accident, there are obligations on CTP Insurers to fund reasonable and appropriate rehabilitation. Check out our latest blog - "CTP Rehabilitation Funding - What you need to know!" - below.... If you have had a motor vehicle accident, please contact our experienced motor vehicle accident lawyers to find out more - 3870 8244 (Toowong) and 3264 7692 (Albany Creek).

16.01.2022 HOW TO FIND THE RIGHT COMPENSATION LAWYER! There are so many big Compensation Law firms out there who can inundate you with their marketing presence. However, they may not necessarily be the right fit for you. Check out our latest blog by our experienced Compensation Lawyers for our tips on how to find a compensation lawyer who is right for you.

16.01.2022 HAPPY EASTER! Both our Toowong and Albany Creek offices will be closed from tomorrow, Good Friday, and will re-open on Tuesday, 14 April 2020 at 9am. We hope you have a lovely, socially distanced, Easter long weekend

16.01.2022 CONVEYANCING INFO - FEES - What other fees are payable above the purchase price? As well as the purchase price at Settlement, a Buyer will need to factor in the following fees and costs: Stamp Duty... Titles Office Registration fees for the transfer of ownership (amount payable is based on the purchase price) and also registration of your mortgage (if applicable, currently $192.00). Legal fees and cost of searches Adjustments for rates, water and body corporate (for units) For an estimate on the costs involved in your purchase, please contact our experienced conveyancers today - 3870 8244 (Toowong) and 3264 7692 (Albany Creek).

15.01.2022 CONVEYANCING INFO - BUILDING & PEST INSPECTIONS We recommend that you: 1. Engage a licensed Building and Pest Inspector to undertake your inspections.... 2. Get quotes to rectify any issues which your inspector finds if you are intending to request a price reduction. In our experience, buyers are more successful in a request for a price reduction where they can justify the amount they are asking for rather than coming up with a random estimate. 3. Remember that you must act reasonably - you can only terminate the contract if there are significant or structural issues with the property, not because there is a dripping tap. 4. Retain copies of your report, as these will need to be provided to the Sellers solicitor if you armed terminating they contract or seeking a Priced reduction. 5. Inspect the property with the inspectors so that they can better explain some of the issues to you for you to better understand what may be required to rectify them. Contact our experienced conveyancers to enquire about your rights and obligations under the building and pest condition - 3870 8244 (Toowong) and 3264 7692 (Albany Creek).

15.01.2022 Throwback a fortnight to when our Principal, Courtney Lockett, presented at the Belle Property Principals Retreat 2020 at Twin Waters, for which our firm was a sponsor. Thanks to @jon_iceton for the invitation and to all of the agents who engaged with us about PEXA! @bellepropertywilston @bellepropertysamford @bellepropertycornubia @bellepropertycoorparoo Clinton Viertel - Belle Property Redcliffe @bellepropertycarindale @bellepropertywestend @bellepropertysherwood @bellepropertycashmere @bellepropertytoowong @bellepropertyascot @bellepropertybulimba

15.01.2022 2020 has been a massive year for the Lockett McCullough team, with the property market being seriously hot for most of the year and our new offering of Compensation Law to our clients. Courtney and the rest of our great team at LML wish all of our wonderful clients, friends, family and colleagues a very HAPPY NEW YEAR and all the best for 2021! We look forward to working with you all again in 2021!

15.01.2022 Now THIS is what you call a spectacular Brisbane penthouse apartment. Shout out to the agent Luke OKelly at Ray White West End for the inspection today and leaving our principal, Courtney Lockett with serious house envy. Link to the listing below. #noexpensespared #blackonblack #goldfittings Check out our stories to watch the alcohol cabinet turn! https://raywhitewestend.com.au//west-end/apartment/2310930

14.01.2022 OPEN HOME UPDATE! Starting TODAY, open home and auction restrictions in QLD eased to allow 10 people PLUS the Real Estate Agent, Auctioneer and representatives. This is another great step forward and we look forward to assisting many buyers and sellers with their contracts this weekend! If you have a contract that you would like us to review free of charge, please email it through to our Principal, Courtney Lockett - [email protected]

14.01.2022 Happy lockdown Birthday to our Principal, Courtney Lockett today!

13.01.2022 CONVEYANCING INFO - SEARCHES - Which searches should buyers instruct their solicitors to do for them on the property they are purchasing? There are a number of different searches buyers can do on the property the are purchasing depending on what they would like to know about the property and what their budget is. At Lockett McCullough Lawyers, we separate our searches into standard and optional searches for both houses and units to make it easier for you.... Check out our previous blogs below on the searches we recommend: HOUSES - https://lockettmccullough.com.au/searches-which-ones-do-yo/ UNITS - https://lockettmccullough.com.au/searches-which-ones-do-yo/

13.01.2022 Second time in a week! Thanks so much to The CEO Magazine for featuring our Principal Courtney Lockett to mark International Women’s Day!

13.01.2022 DO YOU NEED PROBATEWe often get calls from clients who are executors of an estate thinking that they need Probate - but they actually dont! Save yourself the time and expense of going through Probate and call our experienced estate lawyers to check first - 3870 8244 (Toowong) and 3264 7692 (Albany Creek).

13.01.2022 HAPPY EASTER from Courtney and the LM Team!

12.01.2022 We did say we were PEXA experienced! Our Senior Conveyancer, Donna Otabil, is on a roll today with not one but THREE PEXA settlements on the same day! Well done Donna!

12.01.2022 CONVEYANCING INFO - COOLING OFF PERIODS Queensland property contracts are subject to a 5 business day Cooling Off Period, beginning on the day that the Buyer or their solicitor receives the Contract and ending on the 5th business day. If the Buyer wishes to terminate the Contract under the Cooling Off Period, the seller may impose a 0.25% penalty.... *Contracts signed at Auction do not include a Cooling Off Period. Contact our experienced conveyancers to find out more about Cooling Off Periods when signing a Contract - 3870 8244 (Toowong) and 3264 7692 (Albany Creek).

11.01.2022 It has been 2 years today since we expanded our practice northside to Albany Creek - and what a great expansion it has been! Huge thank you to all of our clients and referrers in the Albany Creek, Aspley and Eatons Hill areas and beyond, who have helped us to cement our place as prominent solicitors and conveyancers on Brisbanes northside

10.01.2022 Happy International Women’s Day!

10.01.2022 Havent we noticed! While everything has slowed down, it is such a good time to finally get around to reviewing your estate planing - something that we find slips down our clients list of priorities! If you need your Wills or Enduring Powers of Attorney prepared, please contact our experienced estate planning lawyers - 3870 8244 (Toowong) and 3264 7692 (Albany Creek) - and we can send you out a Will Instructions form. ... You dont even need to come to our office!

10.01.2022 CONVEYANCING INFO - ADJUSTMENTS - What adjustments are made to the purchase price payable by the Buyer? Release of Mortgage for the Sellers mortgage (less $195.00) Council Rates Water Access & Sellers Water Consumption (which will appear on the buyers first notice)... Body Corporate Levies (for units) Any agreed adjustments for building and pest issues etc. Bank cheque fees for additional bank cheques required by the seller Adjustments are made to ensure that all outgoings for the property are paid up to the date of settlement by the seller and from the date of settlement by the buyer. If the seller has paid until the end of the quarter, they are reimbursed at settlement by the Buyer for their portion. For any questions regarding adjustments in your purchase, please contact our experienced conveyancers today - 3870 8244 (Toowong) and 3264 7692 (Albany Creek).

10.01.2022 CONVEYANCING INFO - POOL SAFETY CERTIFICATES - Buying a house with a pool? If the seller does not provide a Pool Safety Certificate and you settle without one, the buyer will have 90 days from the Settlement Date to obtain one. If you do not obtain one you could face a fine ... Contact our experienced conveyancers to find our your options before you sign a Contract - 3870 8244 (Toowong) and 3264 7692 (Albany Creek). We recommend Robsons Pool Safety Inspections for your pool safety inspections

10.01.2022 Need to find a good conveyancer but not sure where to start or what sort of questions to ask? Check out our blog - How to Choose a Conveyancing Solicitor - for everything you need to consider. If you have any questions regarding a purchase or sale our experiences conveyancers are more than happy to assist - 3870 8244 (Toowong) or 3264 7692 (Albany Creek).

09.01.2022 5 years ago today this article was written about us in the Westside News! Since then we have: moved to our new QLDer office at 2 Bayliss St bought our second practice in Albany Creek added a Settlement Agency to our practice... increased our staff from 3 to 7 (soon to be 9!) Cant wait to see what the next 5 years brings! What hasnt changed is our focus on assisting local residents with their legal issues - whether they are westside or northside!

09.01.2022 Our Albany Creek Office got a treat today with a visit from our conveyancing assistant Steph Burgoyne and baby Harry! So good to see you Steph!

09.01.2022 CONVEYANCING INFO - PRICE REDUCTIONS Have you negotiated a price reduction with the seller? Perhaps there are building and pest issues or your valuation didnt come in at your purchase price. Make sure you TELL YOUR BANK as it could affect the amount of finance you are offered.... If you fail to tell your bank, it could amount to fraud and you could find yourself in hot water down the track. Contact our experienced conveyancers to enquire about your obligations when you have a price reduction - 3870 8244 (Toowong) and 3264 7692 (Albany Creek).

09.01.2022 Why we love PEXA! #pexaexperienced #notjustpexasubscribed

08.01.2022 Lockett McCullough Lawyers are not just PEXA registered - but PEXA EXPERIENCED! Why is this beneficial for you during the COVID-19 crisis? It means that if you are buying or selling property, we are able to take your matter right through to settlement without going outside our office or even having to meet with you face-to-face.... The majority of banks are PEXA Members so if you have finance, we can liaise with your bank on the PEXA platform. If you are selling, you will receive your proceeds of sale automatically, no waiting around for cheques to clear. Similarly, if there are rates, water, body corporate notices or agents commission that need to be paid, they will also be paid automatically upon settlement. Titles are also linked to PEXA so your Transfer can be registered straight away. This is the best contingency plan to ensure everything runs smoothly and you can settle on the due date regardless of what is happening in the world.

08.01.2022 You guessed it - we are now in NOOSA!! We are very excited to announce that as of today, we have acquired our third practice in four years in Chris Reeve & Co along with existing staff - Margaret, Ann and Melanie. Courtney and the rest of the Lockett McCullough team are so looking forward to the expansion and assisting clients in and around all areas of the Sunshine Coast with their legal needs.... As always, a huge thank you to all of our staff, clients and referrers for your constant support as without you, such exponential growth would not have been possible. #grateful #sunshinecoastlawyers #noosalawyers

07.01.2022 We have some EXCITING NEWS to share with you all soon ............WATCH THIS SPACE!

07.01.2022 CONVEYANCING INFO - FINANCE CONDITIONS Purchasing a property and needing finance? Make sure that all three sections of the Finance Condition are completed (Financier, Finance Amount, Finance Date). Otherwise, the contract will not be subject to finance.... Further Tip - insert a specific amount for Finance Amount and not Sufficient to Complete and a particular bank rather than Buyers Choice to have more certainty as to the terms of the finance condition. Contact our experienced conveyancers to ensure that your Finance Condition is completed correctly when buying a property - 3870 8244 (Toowong) and 3264 7692 (Albany Creek).

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07.01.2022 HAPPY EASTER from the Team at Lockett McCullough Lawyers! We hope you enjoy a lovely long weekend with lots of chocolate

05.01.2022 Do your parenting arrangements require you to cross the QLD/NSW border? If so, make sure you have a copy of your Court Order or Agreement with you!

04.01.2022 GREAT NEWS - We can now witness your Wills by video! This means you wont even have to come into our office to sign your Wills! The Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Queensland has issued a new Practice Direction to lawyers such that we may witness your Wills via audio-technology:... when the execution of a testamentary document is witnessed by a solicitor using audio-visual technology; during the period of 1 March 2020 to 30 September 2020; and where there is clear evidence showing that the testator (person making their Will) intended the document to take immediate effect as their will. The Registrar has the power to hear and decide applications under section 18(2) of the Succession Act 1981 (Qld) to dispense with the requirement under section 10 of that Act that a party be in the presence of the testator, in so far as such phrase has the meaning at law to be physically in the presence of the testator. It should be noted that the Practice Direction contains this condition - that the reason why the testator was unable to execute the will in the physical presence of two witnesses was because of either government enforced or recommended, or self imposed, isolation or quarantine arising from the COVID 19 pandemic.

03.01.2022 What COVID? What a week the Lockett McCullough team have had! This week we were only two contracts away from a record breaking week! (Lets see what next week brings! ) The property market is SO right now!... Thank you so much to our valued Referrers, new Clients and our loyal Buyers and Sellers who just keep coming back to us and especially to our exceptional staff who continue to go above and beyond for all of our clients. It has been a huge week for us! Wishing you all a great weekend!

03.01.2022 Thanks to our lovely client, Cheryl, for our latest great review!

03.01.2022 Our Top 5 Tips for avoiding "VIRUS DIVORCE" With couples spending more time together than ever before and in the high-pressure and uncertain environment that is COVID-19, our family lawyers are being kept very busy with new clients wanting to end their relationship. Here are our Top 5 Tips to avoid "Virus Divorce" so that your relationship will come out stronger on the other side of COVID-19.

03.01.2022 Lest We Forget. So great to see so many people in our local streets remembering those who have served.

03.01.2022 Open Homes are BACK this weekend, with 6 people allowed at a time and with appropriate social distancing. If Buyer or Sellers have questions regarding the contracts, need a pre-contract review advice or special conditions drafted, our team are available all weekend - please feel free to private message us or email - [email protected]

02.01.2022 Our Family Lawyer, Kate Andrews, is celebrating her 11th anniversary today for her admission to the legal profession! She has achieved so much in this time - pretty sure 11 precedent cases in her 11 years! Congratulations Kate, we are so lucky to have you on our team! Below is a throwback to her Admission Day in 2009!

01.01.2022 We have Lockett McCullough Lawyers BABY #3! Big Congratulations to our Special Counsel Kate Andrews, her husband Luke and big sister Elly on the birth of little Joseph Luke Andrews born 26 March 2021 We can’t wait for little Jo to become part of our Albany Creek office just like Elly has been ... Thanks to all of our clients who have wished Kate all the best with the birth