What is FIRB Approval?
The Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) serves as a critical checkpoint for foreign investments in Australia, particularly in the real estate sector.
Bankruptcy & the Family Home
Understandably, bankrupts know that the loss of the home will disrupt the family unit, not only affecting the bankrupt but also their children and partners/spouses that may be solvent.
Exemptions From Stamp Duty: Transfers Between Spouses or Former Spouses
The Stamp Duties Act 1923 outlines a variety of situations where parties will be exempt from paying stamp duty when transferring their interest in a property.