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Porto Grace Drew Lawyers
Locality: Narre Warren North, Victoria, Australia
Phone: +61 3 8790 4533
Address: 17-19 Main Street, Narre Warren North, Vic 3804 3804 Narre Warren North, VIC, Australia
Website: http://www.pgdlawyers.com.au
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25.01.2022 PGD Lawyers are looking for a 3rd - 4th year commercial lawyer to join their team. If you know anyone that is looking, please send us their details.. For more information, Please see the add below...
25.01.2022 Another tax for Victoria? The Victorian Government has recently announced its intention to bring in a self-reporting Vacant Residential Property Tax (VRPT). The new 1% tax will be levied on dwellings that are vacant for more than a total of 6 months in a calendar year.... Owners of vacant residential property will be required to notify the SRO Vic of any vacant properties that they own. Note that some exemptions will apply. For more information, contact the team at PGD Lawyers on 8790 4533 or email: [email protected].
23.01.2022 Have you been left out of a Will (or there is no Will) and need to challenge? Lets take one such example: Your defacto partner has recently passed away leaving no Will. You are now facing abusive and aggressive family members of your late partner who are questioning your role in the relationship. What should you do?... In Victoria, if there is no Will left behind by a deceased, the list of beneficiaries are generally as follows: - If survived by one partner and no children, then the partner is entitled to the whole estate; - If survived by one partner and children, then the partner is entitled to: o The personal chattels of the deceased; o The first $100,000.00 of the estate (excluding chattels); o A third of the remaining estate; - The children are entitled to equal share of the remaining estate after the partner has received his/her entitlements Even if there is no Will to be located, you will still be able to claim your entitlements provided you are able to prove your relationship with your late partner to the Courts. If you find yourself in such a situation, give us a call and we will be more than happy to assist 89790 4533. References: https://www.legalaid.vic.gov.au//wills-an/challenging-will http://www.ericbutler.com.au/contesting-a-will/
23.01.2022 PGD Lawyers Open Second Office.... The team at PGD lawyers are delighted to announce the opening of the firm's second office in Mulgrave, located within the Monash Enterprise Centre, 5A Hartnett Cl, Mulgrave, Phone:1300 462 822.... We at PGD Lawyers wish to thank our valued clients and colleagues for their support over the years, without whom we strongly believe it would not have been possible...
22.01.2022 Increase in foreign property investor Victorian stamp duty .....taken from "Investor Alert" article by Steve McKnight from propertyinvesting.com: "A game changer has been announced that will impact Aussie property investors, particularly those in Victoria.... Earlier today, the Victorian Treasurer - Tim Pallas - announced that from 1 July foreign purchasers of Victorian real estate will pay the normal stamp duty PLUS an extra 7% of a property's value. It should be noted that this is an increase (to 7%) from the the already imposed 3%. As an example, an Aussie citizen buying a $700,000 home in Victoria would pay stamp duty of $37,070. A foreigner buying today would pay $58,070. A foreigner buying after 1 July 2016 will pay $86,070. That's 12.29% of the purchase price. Ouch. There is also a nasty little increase to land tax too for 'absentee owners' - an increase from 0.5% to 1.5% Although the Treasurer spruiked that Victoria is the favoured place for foreigners to park their money, the Australian Financial Review reports that "Purchases of new properties in Victoria by foreign buyers fell to 10.7 per cent in the three months to March from 32.5 per cent in December 2014." Why is this newsworthy? Well, it seems the lessons of the failed NSW government attempt in 2004 to slug all property owners with a exit stamp duty of 2.25% have been ignored. All that did was pour cold water on the property market and create a political stench that still lingers in the nostrils of NSW property investors. Economics 101 says if you increase the cost of business, that business will move to a more efficient (cheaper) market. In this case, anywhere other than Victoria. Take away that demand and unless the number of houses available for sale diminishes too, price must fall. But hang on... there has been a glut of new apartments approved over the past 12 months, so the supply pipeline is gushing and now demand has been throttled back! Nuts! Victoria loses, everywhere else wins. That said, there may be a scramble for foreigners to sign up contracts between now and 1 July so as to only have to pay a 3% surcharge. Developers better fire up their marketing campaigns fast. The property market in Victoria is already peaking. A dumb announcement like this may result in some political high fives by the boffins in the bowels and back rooms of Parliament, but for those in the real world, this will hurt sentiment and push buyers to other markets. You heard it here first. - Steve McKnight http://www3.propertyinvesting.com/market-update-2016"
22.01.2022 Self managed super funds - choose the right legal advisers and avoid the risks...... Trustees of self managed super funds must comply with the SIS Act to ensure that they are not in breach of their obligations. Accordingly, advisers in this area of law need a high level of skill...read the LPLC article below for more information.....
19.01.2022 Are you paying your employees properly? You need to be very very sure. Read this article in the Age....then contact PGD Lawyers if you need help with your employment law obligations and to make sure you are getting them right!
18.01.2022 COMMERCIAL LAWYER 4 years post admission experience (PAE) Thrive within a boutique collegiate environment on challenging matters Apply your commercial acumen to client files & address their private legal needs Work alongside an accomplished Principal... We are an established in Melbourne's South East that has been operating for over 11 years. We seek to expand our team with the addition of a 4 years PAE commercial lawyer. The right candidate will work alongside an accomplished principal, trained in some of Melbourne's largest law firms, yet also be confident enough to provide detailed and complex legal advice, work autonomously with direct client contact and undertake varied research tasks. The position has a strong commercial and corporate focus with experience required across the commercial area including Contracts of Sale for Business, Retail and Residential properties, Trusts Deeds, Commercial Leasing, Commercial Litigation, Joint Venture and Franchising with exceptional skills in drafting relevant agreements, contracts and relevant documentation. Experience in Probate, Wills and Estates, Commercial Litigation and Conveyancing would also be advantageous however is not required. Candidates with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, who are confident and self-motivated, comfortable with lots of client contact, have the ability to manage their time effectively and work well under pressure, capable of delivering quality written work, possess good analytical skills and have a high attention to detail are encouraged to apply! You will be a lawyer with 4 years' post admission experience in a similar environment and possess a high level of professionalism in order to manage existing files with a high degree of autonomy. This is a great opportunity for an experienced lawyer looking to take the next step in their career. For more information about the role please forward a CV and covering letter to [email protected].
18.01.2022 The PGD Lawyers team are happy to announce that we have moved to our new main office at 17-19 Main St, Narre Warren North*(almost opposite the IGA). There's still a few external renovations underway as well as the settling in process, but hopefully we'll be completed by the end of the week. All other contact details remain the same and work is continuing as per usual despite the move. We hope you'll come past the new office soon and tell us what you think!!
17.01.2022 Stamp duty changes for land transfers between spouses/de facto partners.. Property transfers between spouses or de facto partners involving commercial and/or investment properties will no longer be exempt from stamp duty for contracts entered into from 1 July 2017. However the exemptions for the principal place of residence and for transfers following a relationship breakdown will remain in place..
16.01.2022 Stay tuned for our new "mobile friendly" website....coming soon....
15.01.2022 Casey Cardinia Business Region Launch of new "Grow" Magazine The Casey Cardinia Business Regions new "Grow" Magazine has now launched and in its first edition, Matt Drew of PGD Lawyers is featured. Click on the link below to see an e-version of the magazine and the article at page 23..... http://growcaseycardinia.com.au/emagazine
15.01.2022 STARTING UP A BUSINESS? WE ARE HERE TO HELP According to a recent article by a leading accounting firm in Australia, they are seeing a dramatic rise in co-working hubs and start-up incubators in every major city in Australia from Perth to Newcastle, and everywhere in between. As part of its National Innovation and Science Agenda, the Turnbull government has announced a range of measures that improve the technological infrastructure and connectivity capacities of state capital... cities and regional hubs. Starting up is already challenging in itself by working on the service or product to enable it to reach a level of revenue generation. Issues such as legalities and administration, although not directly related to the actual offering of the start up, is equally if not more important. Why lose further sleep trying to ensure that legally your business is covered? Outsource this to a law firm you trust which will make your life a lot more easier. Get it done the right way the first time, and you will not need to constantly re-visit these issues allowing you time to really focus on the core business of your start up. PGD Lawyers can assist you with your start up and ongoing legal queries including Terms and Conditions, Confidentiality Agreements, Privacy Policies, Non-disclosure Agreements and Shareholders Agreements. The team at PGD Lawyers strongly encourage getting the right advice for business which can save you thousands of dollars in the long term. You can contact PGD on 8790 4533.
14.01.2022 The staff at PGD Lawyers welcome lawyer, Mr Huy Truong whom has joined our team. We are sure that he will be a great addition to the firm and assist us providing our clients with excellent legal services.. Welcome to the team Huy!
14.01.2022 PGD Lawyers has reached 11 years this month and it is with great thanks to our team members for all their hard work over the years...here's to another decade going forward!
13.01.2022 Hello All, As we are approaching the end of the year, we'd love to hear your feedback, so that we can make next year even better for our clients and colleagues. If you can kindly take the time to rate our PGD Lawyers facebook page and provide your feedback, it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in anticipation.
13.01.2022 Have you been left out of a Will (or there is no Will) and need to challenge? Let's take one such example: Your defacto partner has recently passed away leaving no Will. You are now facing abusive and aggressive family members of your late partner who are questioning your role in the relationship. What should you do?... In Victoria, if there is no Will left behind by a deceased, the list of beneficiaries are generally as follows: - If survived by one partner and no children, then the partner is entitled to the whole estate; - If survived by one partner and children, then the partner is entitled to: o The personal chattels of the deceased; o The first $100,000.00 of the estate (excluding chattels); o A third of the remaining estate; - The children are entitled to equal share of the remaining estate after the partner has received his/her entitlements Even if there is no Will to be located, you will still be able to claim your entitlements provided you are able to prove your relationship with your late partner to the Courts. If you find yourself in such a situation, give us a call and we will be more than happy to assist 89790 4533. References: https://www.legalaid.vic.gov.au//wills-an/challenging-will http://www.ericbutler.com.au/contesting-a-will/
12.01.2022 Changes to the First Home Owner Grant and stamp duty FHOG changes The Victorian Government has announced that it intends to increase the First Home Owner Grant (FHOG) from $10,000 to $20,000 for new homes built in regional Victoria and valued up to $750,000.... This will apply for contracts signed from 1 July 2017 to 30 June 2020. Eligible first-home buyers of new homes in metropolitan Melbourne will continue to receive the $10,000 FHOG. Stamp Duty Changes The Victorian Government has announced that stamp duty (land transfer duty) will be abolished for first-home buyers purchasing a home with a dutiable value of not more than $600,000. This will make the existing first-home buyer 50 per cent duty reduction that applies to the purchase of a home with a dutiable value of not more than $600,000 a full exemption. Further, duty will be phased-in for eligible first-home buyers who purchase a home with a dutiable value between $600,001 and $750,000. Subject to the passage of the State Taxation Acts Amendment Bill 2017, the new measures will apply for contracts entered into from 1 July 2017. For further information, please contact PGD Lawyers on 8790 4533 or email property @pgdlawyers.com.au.
10.01.2022 With the long weekend looming.....
10.01.2022 NEW FOREIGN INVESTMENT RULES - The new foreign investment rules are coming into play. For more reading click on the link or cut and paste the link below, into your browser.. http://www.theaustralian.com.au//story-fn3dxiwe-1227629012
09.01.2022 1. POWERS OF ATTORNEY LAW CHANGES There are various types of Powers of Attorney one can have made enduring and non-enduring ones. Power of Attorney laws changed on 1 September 2015 with the commencement of the Powers of Attorney Act 2014 ... The changes have not affected the medical enduring power of attorney which continues to be regulated by the Medical Treatment Act 1988. What has changed is the enduring power of attorney (financial) which has now been combined with the enduring power of guardianship forming a single enduring power of attorney. Additionally, a new type of power of attorney appointment, the supportive attorney, has become available. A supportive attorney can be appointed by an adult (who has decision making capacity in relation to making the supportive attorney appointment), to provide support to make and give effect to some or all of their decisions. Any powers of attorney and guardianship made before 1 September 2015 are still valid under the new Act. If you require assistance with preparing any types of powers of attorney, we can most certainly help you. Please contact our office for more information on 8790 4533.
09.01.2022 Something to think about over the long weekend.....why make a Will ? Every adult should have one!!! It is so important not to put it in the too hard basket.... Here are some reasons why you should make a Will: 1. You dont want the state to decide who gets your property Without a Will, the laws of intestacy determine who gets your assets. Clear instructions in a Will can go far to ensuring that those you want to benefit, inherit. Without a Will there just might be someone out there that you did not intend to benefit, that gets a piece of the pie! 2. Who looks after the kids? Legally appoint a guardian of your kids in your Will. Otherwise, a court may decide who looks after them and it may not be someone that you want for the job. 3. Avoid family conflict New laws in Victoria limit who can contest a will. So make it clear in your Will who is to benefit for the avoidance of doubt. For extra good measure, make clear notes as to why you have made such decisions and these notes can be read together with your Will. Make sure you also update your will if your family circumstances change. For example, you get divorced. 4. It s not that costly Get it drafted by a lawyer, it can be one of the most least costly forms of legal advice. It is very important that the Will complies with the law in every respect to be valid. Your Will indicates your intentions and provides certainty for those you leave behind. For information on Wills in Victoria, Australia, contact the team at Porto Grace & Drew (PGD) Lawyers on 8790 4533.
09.01.2022 Verification of Identity (VOI) and Authority requirements for conveyancing transactions in Victoria Commencing 9 November 2015, all lawyers, law practices and conveyancers are required to take reasonable steps to verify the identity of each purchaser and seller of property (to a paper conveyancing transaction). The Titles Offices prescribed Verification of Identity Standard requires the person conducting the verification (the Verifier) to meet face to face with the perso...n whose identity is being verified (the Declarant). At the verification meeting, the Declarant must produce original documents in certain categories. At the VOI meeting, the Verifier will obtain copies of the original documents and certify that the original was sighted at the meeting. Porto Grace & Drew Lawyers have engaged two VOI agents to conduct VOI compliance at your convenience, either at your home, workplace or at a participating Australia Post office. For VOI at your home or workplace, please refer to our agent Zip ID to ascertain whether your work or home suburb is within their service area. Alternatively, please visit a participating Australia Post office for your identity to be verified. Once the VOI meeting is completed, Zip ID or Australia Post will forward the relevant VOI report to us. For any queries please do not hesitate to contact us on 03 8790 4533.
08.01.2022 New Porto Grace & Drew ("PGD") Lawyers Company Page on LinkedIn...click on the link to take a look.. https://www.linkedin.com/company/porto-grace-drew-lawyers