November 13, 2018 In Bramwell Bate News By Bate Hallett

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Unpaid Rates lead to Sale of Property Whether you are purchasing your first home, family home, rental property, commercial property, retirement home, or simply refinancing your property, you may not remember as time goes by, the consequences of not keeping your rates paid and up to date with your local Councils. When signing that all important mortgage enabling your loan funds to be available on your settlement or refinance date, you have agreed to keep the rates on your property paid up...

November 13, 2018 In Bramwell Bate News By Bate Hallett

Wills–What does having a Will mean and what happens when people die without one?

A will is a legal document that lets you decide how you want your property, care for you dependants (partner, children etc.) and your body to be dealt with after you die. A will only comes into effect once you die and is arguably the most important document you will ever sign. A well drafted will can reduce emotional and financial strain for your loved ones after you pass away and it reduces the likelihood of family members disputing over your...

November 13, 2018 In Bramwell Bate News By Bate Hallett

How to give Notice to Your Tenant and What You can do if a Tenant is No Longer Paying Rent

How to give Notice to Your Tenant There are two types of tenancy agreements which a landlord and tenant can enter into: periodic tenancy and fixed term tenancy. Periodic tenancy has no fixed end date, while a fixed term tenancy has a specified end date. To end a periodic tenancy, a landlord must give a minimum of 90 days’ notice. The law requires that the notice: must be in writing; give the address of the tenancy; give the date the tenancy is...