Solicitors’ certificates – risky business in COVID-19
According to the LPLC, in the current financial environment requests for lawyers to advise on loans and guarantees, particularly from second and third tier lenders, appear to be increasing. Providing solicitors’ certificates in these matters is risky at the best of times, but where there is uncertainty about future financial and property market stability and […]
188 Visa – Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visa
This category is for visa holders to own and manage one or more businesses in Australia. To be eligible for this visa the applicant is required to apply through an expression of interest, be nominated by a state or territory government and be invited to apply. The streams under this subclass include the Business Innovation […]
Subclass 482 – TSS Visa
The Temporary Skill Shortage visa (TSS visa) subclass 482 replaced the Temporary Work (Skilled) Visa subclass 457 in March 2018. The Department of Home Affairs has published a newsletter covering the changes made to the skilled visa program and transitional arrangements for pipeline applications processed after the implementation of the TSS visa program. TSS Visa […]
What Does Discharge Of Mortgage Mean?
Once the principal or secured sum has been repaid, a discharge of mortgage can be obtained from the mortgagee. The procedure involved is set out in s 84 of the Transfer of Land Act 1958. The approved form must be used and lodged along with the certificate of title for registration. Once the discharge has […]