From 1 July this year, the former government's stamp duty reforms have been repealed. Under the new policy, NSW first home buyers can now access expanded stamp duty exemptions and concessions. First home buyers purchasing property valued at up to AUD $800,000 are exempt from stamp duty, and concessions are available for purchases of property valued up to AUD $1,000,000.
In Australia, when you need to authorise another person to make decisions about your assets or legal matters, you generally require a legal document — a General Power of Attorney or an Enduring Power of Attorney. This is also a sensible way to prepare for unexpected circumstances. So what exactly is the difference between a General Power of Attorney and an Enduring Power of Attorney? And what should you keep in mind when drafting one? This article will explain in…
In Australia, many people choose to rent, including international students and workers. Since 2022, those renting in Australia may have felt it keenly: "Why has the rent surged so dramatically?" According to data from SQM Research, weekly rents in New South Wales rose by 30.1% between 2022 and 2023, Melbourne weekly rents rose by approximately 23.8%, and other areas including Sydney, Canberra, Darwin and Adelaide all maintained a rise of roughly 1% per month.
The May immigration reform meeting marked the beginning of a golden era for employer sponsorship. Unlike previous articles, today I will analyse and answer the following questions from an employer's perspective: What has changed in employer sponsorship policy? What does this mean for me and my company? Can I also sponsor my employees to get PR? What conditions must my business meet in order to provide sponsorship? What obligations and costs come with sponsoring an employee? The answers are all…
When going through a divorce in Australia, alongside the divorce process itself and disputes over child custody, property settlement is one of the most important issues both parties will face. Many people hope to secure the greatest possible share of the property after divorce, and disputes of all kinds are common throughout the process. This article draws on the provisions of Australian law to walk you through the topic of property division after divorce and explain, in detail, the principles…
Just as in China, property in Australia is one of the most important assets for many families, because it represents not only material wealth but also the family's history and legacy. When parents grow old or pass away, they often hope to transfer property to their children so that they may continue the family tradition. However, property transfers involve many legal and financial issues, so careful planning and preparation are required.
When the 2023-24 Budget was announced last night, we only knew that there would be 190,000 PR places (if you missed it, see: 2023-24 Australian Budget | 190,000 PR Places, 70% to Skilled! Visa Fees Rise Sharply After 1 July!), with 70% going to the skilled stream. This morning, the Department of Home Affairs website updated the specific allocation of these 190,000 places!
On the evening of 9 May, Australian Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers announced the 2023-2024 Federal Budget! The Budget covers essential matters affecting everyone in Australia, including cost of living, immigration, taxation, defence and insurance. In this article we walk you through who will be affected by this year's Budget.
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Anyone living in Australia knows the traffic rules are strict — it is perfectly normal to cop a speeding fine or a licence suspension notice. Today we share several recent success stories handled by NS Legal to help you better understand NSW traffic rules, and to show how we can help if you happen to breach them.
During an Australian partner-visa application, if the visa applicant — the sponsored person on the partner visa — is subjected to family violence, physically controlled, threatened, or financially manipulated, what should the sponsored visa applicant do? And should they worry that ending the partner relationship will stop them from obtaining permanent residency?
