You will recall in our last principals newsletter we mentioned that our Platinum Partners have access to Barclay MIS for the recovery of office debt free of charge. MORE

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During December 2015 we were approached by a client with a specific situation, however in looking at this situation we felt with the start of 2016 it would be valuable to highlight to our clients and the industry the potential for problems resulting from this type of situation that could arise in sales as well as property management. MORE

In our recent meanderings through published decisions of the Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal we came upon one decision which raised some interesting questions about the term 'mitigation of loss' for landlords. MORE

We often hear complaints from our clients that when they attend Tribunal and /or Court, that they are not awarded any compensation, for instance, for the time taken to prepare an application to Tribunal/Court, or for the time taken in attendance at the Tribunal/Court. MORE

The Residential Tenancies and Rooming Accommodation Act 2008 ( 'the Act') provides that a fixed term tenancy agreement can be terminated by a tenant by giving a Notice of Intention to Leave (Form 13). MORE

We set out below the perfect example of why it is of such importance to conduct a search using our Fasttrack Database (soon to be renamed Tenant Track – but watch this space). MORE

Lenovo lists computer models that may include third party software linked to vulnerability   MORE

SCAMwatch continues to get reports from consumers about receiving emails, text messages and coming across social media posts possibly misusing the names and logos of well-known retailers such as Coles, Woolworths, ALDI, IGA, Bunnings and Myer. Consumers are typically asked to click on a link, to complete a survey or to download a program to receive a free voucher, in some cases for an amount as high as $1 000. As a slight variation on this scam, consumers may be asked to pay a very small amount (sometimes even as low as just $1) to receive a voucher for a substantially higher amount. Scammers often use such promotions as a disguise to collect credit card or bank account details and other personal information from consumers to access their money and commit identity theft. Don't be fooled by a fake promotion – verify whether the offer is legitimate by getting in touch with the retailer purportedly offering the voucher using contact details you find independently. MORE

Check bushfire appeals and their organisers to make sure your donations reach affected people, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has warned. MORE