WHAT IS VOI? Verification of Identity (VOI) is required whenever property is being sold or transferred in Western Australia in order to protect against land title fraud. Since the introduction of electronic conveyancing, both sellers and buyers are required to verify their identity before residential settlements or other conveyancing transactions can be completed. At KDD Conveyancing, we work with you […]
Settlements can become tricky when unexpected things happen and your property is damaged. This article covers the legal details around storm damage before a property settlement in Western Australia. The following information assumes your contract is covered by the Joint Form of General Conditions – JFOGC 2018 Version. For storm damage, Clauses 8 & 9 are the ones […]
Many buyers and sellers think the moment a contract of sale has been signed that the hard part is all over. They crack open the bubbly and celebrate! The reality, however, is that signing the contract is just the beginning of the property transfer process. All manner of delays or obstacles suddenly pop up when […]
If you want to buy a property in WA, there’s a chance that your ideal property already has tenants. While this can make a great investment, it can also complicate the buying process. At KDD, our expert settlement agents can help you buy a tenanted property smoothly. WHAT TO CONSIDER WHEN BUYING A TENANTED PROPERTY Consider your intentions […]
Have you heard of Title Insurance before? KDD Conveyancing is Perth’s leading settlement agency and we’ve prepared a resource to run you through the must-knows. So, what is it? WHAT IS TITLE INSURANCE? This area of insurance protects against potential risks that can impact the legal ownership of a purchased property (or your right to occupy and use […]
If you’re in the market for a new home in Western Australia, you may have heard of some of the first homeowner grants and first home buyers assistance schemes on offer. As part of the home buyer assistance scheme, eligible first home buyers can apply for a home buyer assistance account which entitles you to […]
We all know that moving house can be an exciting time. There is always so much to do, and seemingly so little time to do it in! Amidst all of the frantic activity, however, there is one important detail that can sometimes be overlooked, and that is to notify people of your change of address. […]
Moving houses brings with it a number of logistics and headaches when things don’t go according to plan. From figuring out the costs to knowing your rights and getting set up in your new place, there’s a lot you need to organise! With the help of organisations like Movinghub, anyone in the process of moving is […]
Cyber crime is a significant issue both across the world and in Australia, costing the economy billions of dollars every year. Data from Norton Internet Security suggests that more than 86% of people have experienced a phishing incident at some point and that 40% of millennials have experienced cyber crime in the past year. Unfortunately, […]
The team at KDD Conveyancing understands that buying your first home can be thrilling and challenging process. When choosing the right property to buy, there are a number of factors to consider such as building inspections, amenities, the size of your property, the suburb and location, council rates and many more. However, before you decide […]
