Living Blog
More than 180,000 senior Australians now live in retirement villages, which offer convenience and economic advantages when downsizing from a family home. However, stories in recent years of vulnerable residents being charged exorbitant fees and not having their rights respected have put the industry under greater scrutiny.
In 2017, the Retirement Living Council and Property Council of Australia collaborated on an eight-point plan to ensure greater transparency and higher standards for retirement villages across Australia, helping to give new and existing residents peace of mind.
What is the...
Family violence and Family Dispute Resolution: what is it and do I need it?
Divorce and separation can be a difficult time, especially if children are involved.
Questions you should be asking before choosing a lifestyle village
If you’re looking forward to retirement, you might want to consider downsizing and moving to a lifestyle village to make life easier. After all, lifestyle villages aren’t just for the frail anymore....
Family violence and children: Common questions answered
Domestic violence (DV) presents so many challenges because it often hides inside a seemingly blissful family portrait. Victims often feel conflicting emotions, since this violence comes from someone...
5 affordable ways to get into the property market faster
For many, the Australian dream is to buy a home on a quarter-acre block. Whether you want to do this for stability, for your family or because it makes financial sense.However, with house prices high...
Common family law questions answered by Senior Solicitor - Vicki Andrews
Vicki Andrews joined the East Coast Law team in 2015 as a family law expert with close to three decades’ experience in Sydney.
3 tips to help you decide if downsizing your home is right for you
If your children have all left your home for lives of their own, you may wonder if downsizing your home is the best decision for your family. The experienced team at East Coast Conveyancing...
Parenting agreements: what to include and not include
If you are separating or getting divorced and you have children, it is important that you and the child's other parent agree on parenting arrangements. To make sure that everyone is on the same page...
The Bollen Memo - Episode 6
This month we speak to Lydia Brown, one of our Solicitor's here at East Coast Law about Personal Property Securities and the Personal Property Securities Register. Find out how to use the PPSR and...
10 tips for negotiating business deals in 2019
Nowadays, business success and failure often come down to one thing: an ability to negotiate a great business deal. The start of the year is the perfect time for identifying your business goals for...
