If you’re reading this article, then it is more likely than not that you’re looking to enter the property ladder or become an investor. Becoming a homeowner or investor is a very exciting time. However, it can also be difficult to know where to begin. Do you start looking at private sales, or should you […]
Don’t Miss Out! Discover Perth Property Market Trends for 2024
With claims of population booms in Perth and calls to increase mortgage serviceability thresholds, Perth is tipped to see an influx of buyers for residential off-the-plan sites and community development homes in 2024.
Moving to Regional Western Australia? Here is How A Conveyancer Can Help?
Finding the ideal regional property can be a challenge, and we are happy to provide a few essential pointers to get things moving.
How Digital Conveyancing Is Creating Transparency For All Parties
The traditional paper-heavy conveyancing process is less than ideal for today’s digital world. Manual data entry and repeated tasks often created delays, leaving buyers and sellers in the dark as to how their property settlements in Perth were going. Even worse, it opened up the risk of exposing sensitive information and even monetary fraud thanks to physical […]
Sellers: Should you grant early or prior possession of a property to a buyer (what are the pros and cons)?
Further to our previous blog post – Buyers: Avoid nasty surprises! Why it’s smart to insist on a final inspection before your property settlement, giving tips to buyers on the merits of a final inspection before property settlement, this month’s tip is for sellers who need to decide whether to provide early/prior possession of a property […]
New property sellers: Understand why it’s important to prioritise Discharge of Mortgage processing during the sale, and how to complete it successfully.
There is a lot to be done when selling your property, and sometimes inexperienced sellers may forget one important and time-sensitive step – to complete a discharge of mortgage with their lender – so that they are no longer obliged to make further payments on the loan. Here’s some useful information on this matter: WHAT […]
Why Pay Your Property Deposit On Time: Tips From A Residential Conveyancing Firm
Sometimes, a buyer does not or cannot pay their property deposit on time. What are the potential implications? Here are some tips on what preparatory actions to take and why. WHAT DOES PAYING A DEPOSIT MEAN FOR PROPERTY SETTLEMENT IN PERTH? WHAT IS A DEPOSIT? A deposit is a sum of money paid by the […]
Selling Your Strata Titled Property
WHAT IS STRATA A strata, as in strata titled property is a form of property ownership. It allows someone to buy and own part of a larger building or property with subdivisions called lots, for residential, commercial, or industrial use. Typically, the buyer purchases their own lot (for example, one of several apartments, units, townhouses, […]
Selling A Property To A Family Member
Even when you’re selling a property to a family member, there are still legal obligations to which you must adhere. For instance, you are still required to meet RCD and smoke alarm compliance, and legal obligations such as the ATO’s Foreign Resident Withholding and GST at Settlement. It is important to understand that selling a house […]
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 […]