Billable Banter with Ballantyne Law
Billable Banter with Ballantyne Law cuts through the legal noise with sharp, practical conversations on property, commercial, and estate law in NSW and QLD. Hosted by the Ballantyne Law team, this podcast brings expert insights, real case studies, and clear guidance to help you protect your assets, grow your business, and plan for the future.
Whether you're a property investor, business owner, or simply want to stay ahead of legal risks, Billable Banter delivers smart legal know-how—without the jargon.
Topics covered:
- Buying, selling, and leasing property in QLD and NSW
- Commercial contracts and business disputes
- Wills, estate planning, and asset protection
- Legal pitfalls and how to avoid them
Episodes
9 episodes
Should You Update Your Will? Paralegals Break Down Estate Planning Essentials
Ballantyne Law paralegals Grace Jeffery and Stephanie Burns explain the key estate planning options available in Australia — from simple Wills to testamentary trusts and powers of ...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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7:59
Bonus Episode: When Banks Fail Estates: Lessons from ASIC’s $240m Fine
ASIC has fined ANZ Bank $240 million for systemic failures in managing deceased estates. In this bonus episode, Alex Stewart from Ballantyne Law explains what went wrong, why it matters for grieving families, and the importance of getting the r...
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Season 1
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2:06
The Legal Trap New Parents Fall Into — And How to Avoid It
Becoming a parent changes everything — including your legal needs. In this episode of Billable Banter with Ballantyne Law, James speaks with Senior Associate Sidnee Jennings about the e...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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9:09
Bonus Episode: Thinking of Signing a Guarantee? Here’s What You Need to Know
In this bonus episode of Billable Banter with Ballantyne Law, Sidnee explains the risks and responsibilities of signing a guarantee — and why independent legal advice is essential before you put pen to paper.You’ll learn:
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Season 1
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2:46
Bonus Episode: Helping Your Children Buy Property – Gift or Loan?
In this bonus episode of Billable Banter with Ballantyne Law, James explores an issue many families face today: parents advancing money to help their children into the property market.<...
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Season 1
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2:08
Testamentary Capacity: What It Means for Your Will
In this episode of Ballantyne Law Insights, we break down testamentary capacity — the ability to make a valid will — and why it’s one of the most disputed issues in estate law. Allie, Senior Solicitor and head of our estates division, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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11:54
Commercial vs Retail Leases: What Every Tenant Should Know
In Episode 3 of Billable Banter with Ballantyne Law, we clear up common leasing questions for business owners and tenants. What’s the difference between a commercial lease and a retail shop lease? When should a lease be registered? Wha...
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Episode 3
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3:01
Lessons from the Gene Hackman Estate. When Your Beneficiary Dies First.
In this episode of Billable Banter, the Ballantyne Law team unpacks what happens when a beneficiary doesn't survive the will-maker, using the reported passing of Gene Hackman and his wife as a real-world example. We explain how the Suc...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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2:06
The Costly Mistake of Late Deposit Payments in Property Contracts
I had a great chat with Sidnee, Associate at Ballantyne Law, about a recent case where a buyer lost $98,500 plus legal costs—just for being three days late on a deposit payment.Sidnee explained why strict contract deadlines matter and ho...
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Episode 1
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5:06