Home loan default – what you should know
Since May 2022, the Reserve Bank of Australia has increased the cash rate four times. All major banks and lenders have responded to and…
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Could your ‘side hustle’ void your home and contents insurance?
If you run a business from home, there’s a possibility that your home and contents insurance could be void. If you have recently started…
ABC Drive Northern Tasmania | Steven Brown on Insurance
Radio interview on ABC Drive Northern Tasmania on the topic of Insurance.https://www.lynnandbrown.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/SteveBrown_Insurance_260722.mp3 Did you start a side hustle during the pandemic and got yourself…
What are your rights if your flight gets cancelled?
Overseas travel in and out of Australia has been steadily increasing over the course of this year, as the world starts to open up…
Is your Will valid? The importance of updating your Will in changing circumstances
Approximately 52% of all adult Australians do not have a valid Will. However, research shows elderly Australians and people with significant financial assets are…
How do my new partner’s finances impact on my property settlement?
While it may be an exciting development for you, commencing a new relationship can trigger more emotions and suspicions for your ex-partner when you…
Misleading Information – Have you been paying attention to the details?
When you see a dollar sign (“$”) on an Australian website, what currency would you think it refers to? Of course, Australian dollars, you…
Why you shouldn’t get Family Law advice from Facebook
It might seem pretty obvious why Facebook isn’t a reliable source for seeking legal advice. But seemingly for many this is an easier trap…
Terminating a contract – can you?
The Australian government is paying $830 million to get out of one! Contracts, which you might not have noticed, are everywhere in our life.…
As building materials and labour costs skyrocket, can your builder increase costs under a fixed price building contract?
As a response to the Covid-19 pandemic, the federal government introduced a Home Builder grant at the beginning of June 2020, with $15,000 and…
Fairness in the Distribution of Property for those who Die without Wills in WA
Are you one of those people who have preparing a Will on your to do list (and it’s been there for years)? Read on…
Sometimes it can take three to tango
So, you probably thought it was pretty standard that everyone has two parents, right? Think again! In ground-breaking legislation the Australian Parliament introduced a…