Buyers may not realise that mortgagee sales usually differ from regular property sales and often pose a number of risks. Despite the appeal of these properties, the sales are often far more complex with a number of legal conditions. With some of the finest settlement agents in Perth, KDD Conveyancing Services understands all of those risks and can […]
6 Essential Professionals You Need On Your Team When Buying Or Selling Your Property
Buying or selling your property is one of the most exciting milestones for many people. It can also be an overwhelming process which means there are six essential professionals you need on your team – a property conveyancer, mortgage broker, property manager, financial planner, real estate agent and property inspector. Property conveyancing is one of the […]
The Importance of Verification of Identity in the Property Settlement Process
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 […]
What Happens If Your Property Is Damaged Before Settlement?
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 […]
What Are Your Rights When Settlement Is Delayed?
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 […]
Buying a House with Tenants in WA: Everything you need to know
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 […]
Everything you need to know to get started with your Title Insurance.
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 […]
Have You Taken Advantage of the First Home Buyers Assistance Scheme?
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 […]
Why It’s Important To Let People Know Your Change of Address
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. […]
Movinghub: Moving House the Easy & Cost Effective Way
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 […]










