Archive for May 2019
The Settlement Adjustment Process
Unlike utilities such as electricity and telephone, there are certain charges that attach to a property and remain with it even if sold. This is important to consider when buying or selling a house because it means the liability for these charges needs to be established. To determine who these charges apply to is by…
Read MoreDifficult Conversations With Employees – 5 Key Steps for Managers and Supervisors
Having difficult conversations is an energy sapper for anyone that manages people. Maybe you delay it and the problem goes away? Or you have the conversation and it ends up being more problematic? We can always get LUCKY – there may be times where a staff member who is not performing, the employee who is…
Read MoreWhistle Blower Laws Come In 1 July 2019 – Are You Ready?
Does your business have more than 100 employees? OR Is your revenue in excess of $50 Million? OR Do you have gross assets worth more than $25 Million? If so, a potentially dangerous regulation is coming on 1 July 2019. They are the new Whistle-blower laws. The new Whistle-blower laws are a commonwealth amendment (Treasury…
Read MoreProperty Co-Owner Disputes: Forcing A Sale Of The Property
Disputes between Co-owners of property are not uncommon. Most of us have at least known someone who has encountered problems with co-owned property. Take the following archetypical example: The last survivor of your parents have passed away leaving the family home or a cherished holiday house to you and your siblings. For the first few…
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