Welden & Coluccio Lawyers recently wrote about the letter received by many South Australians from Revenue SA indicating that certain information and declarations as to land holdings was required to be to completed in early June via its online portal. Many of our clients have indicated to us that; They have not yet received any letters; When querying those letters to Revenue SA they … [Read more...]
NEW REVENUE SA & LAND TAX LETTER – IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Welden & Coluccio Lawyers have previously written about, and personally presented (pre pandemic of course) several seminars for the public concerning the new State Government changes to Land Tax. Those changes caused a huge stir amongst landowners, small time investors, large operators, Accountants and Lawyers when news broke back in late 2019. It seems however that these changes, the largest … [Read more...]
ACT NOW TO DEFUSE THE LAND TAX TIME BOMB
If you own real estate in South Australia, you need to be worried. Very worried. Especially if you’re an investor with more than one property. Under sweeping reforms by the Marshall Liberal Government, land tax in South Australia is being turned upside-down. In the past, land tax was pretty simple; If you owned property in your name, you were taxed accordingly. You could separate those … [Read more...]
HOW TO MINIMIZE YOUR LEGAL FEES IN A FAMILY LAW DISPUTE
There is another push from Australia’s politicians to reform the family law system. As a family law solicitor with more than 15 years’ experience, how can you disagree with proposals to create a system that minimizes stress, trauma, costs and puts a focus on out-of-court settlement? Trouble is, the family law system attempts to do this already. Only a very small number of family law … [Read more...]
Natalie Rossi Appointed to the SA Law Society Council
Welden & Coluccio Lawyers is proud to announce that Natalie Rossi has been appointed to the SA Law Society Council on a two year term. Natalie joined the Welden & Coluccio team as a graduate lawyer in 2018 and has already proven herself a gifted and dedicated solicitor. Through her appointment to the Council, she will be able to advocate on behalf of young lawyers throughout the … [Read more...]
NEW PARTNERSHIP WITH SA HAIR AND BEAUTY ASSOCIATION
Welden & Coluccio Lawyers are proud to announce they have been named the preferred legal partner for the South Australian Hair and Beauty Association (SAHBA). The SAHBA is a volunteer-run not-for-profit that provides training, advocacy and industry recognition for the State’s hair and beauty professionals. Solicitor Natalie Rossi will be Welden & Coluccio’s dedicated liaison to the … [Read more...]
CAN YOU SAFELY STORE YOUR WILL AT HOME?
I’ve heard some stories in my time. Perhaps the worst was an old bloke who didn’t trust the banks. You can’t blame him for that, but this chap kept his savings in a broken radio he’d hollowed-out and left in the shed to look like junk. It was a pretty good hiding place – so good, in fact that radio made its way to landfill before his children found his hand-written Will hidden in a plastic … [Read more...]
WANT TO BE INSTA-FAMOUS? #LAWYER-UP
Being a social media influencer is just travel, free clothes and cocktails, yeah? That might be the dream, but here’s some #nofilter advice every aspiring influencer should consider on their way to insta-fame and fortune. And yes, you’re going to need a lawyer. Sounds boring but keep reading (there’s some great tips here for businesses wanting to work with influencers, … [Read more...]
RUBBERY FIGURES OR SOLID ESTATE PLANNING – HAWKEY’S WILL SEEMS HARD TO SWALLOW
The late Prime Minister Bob Hawke is best remembered for two quotes. The first, barked to reporters over popping champagne corks at the America’s Cup, is perhaps his most treasured: “Any boss who sacks anyone for not turning up today is a bum.” The second, rehearsed and delivered with poise and measure, haunted him: “by 1990 no Australian child will be living in poverty”. It’s a promise … [Read more...]
TAKING THE MYSTERY OUT OF YOUR MORTGAGE
For many of us, buying and selling our first property can be confusing. Why all the strings attached? Why the need for conveyancers and solicitors? Can’t I just sign on the dotted line and transfer the money? All this talk of “encumbrances”, “caveats” and “discharges”. What does it all mean? Understanding a mortgage is key to getting them to work for you. So let’s take some of … [Read more...]
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