Cobalt Law

26/07/2026

A reminder that there will be a National AusAlert Test around 2:00pm TOMORROW which will sound an emergency alarm on all Australian phones and devices. If you have a SAFE PHONE that you need to keep hidden, please refer to these details for more information on keeping your phone from being comprimised.

20/01/2026

Vacant residential land tax notifications due to Victoria State Revenue Office by 15 February 2026. If you have made a notification in the past, you only need to make a new one if your circumstances have changed.

You must notify us by 15 February 2026 if you own certain residential land in Victoria that was vacant in 2025.

12/02/2025

Hope for young wannabe home owners with student loans

The front page of The Age for Wednesday, February 12, 2025. Read more news online here: https://www.theage.com.au/

21/11/2024

The Victorian State Revenue Office confirms that you must notify the SRO by 15 January 2025 if you own a home that has been unoccupied for more than 6 months

03/05/2024

Victoria will see the end of paper Certificates of Titles this year, with the phasing out process commencing 3 August 2024. From this date, only electronic titles will be issued and all existing paper certificates of title will remain valid until they are next required for a conveyancing transaction.

For more info, visit :
https://www.land.vic.gov.au/land-registration/for-individuals/the-victorian-register-of-land/phasing-out-paper-certificates-of-title

08/03/2024

Our offices will be closed on Monday 11th March 2024 due to the Labour Day Public Holiday. We will reopen at 9:00am on Tuesday morning for business as usual at both our Heatherton and Mordialloc offices. Have a great long weekend and stay cool!

08/03/2024

End-of-life planning... its more than just having a Will.

Most people agree an end-of-life plan would help their families manage financial and legal affairs if they died unexpectedly. Here’s how to get started.

20/11/2023

Thinking about a granny flat? Here are some things to consider.

From a pension and aged-care perspective, there are a few tips and traps to be aware of.