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Measure Boundaries
Purchasing Property Series: Stage 1 – Pre Purchase – Measurements Do it yourself with a tape measure or engage a surveyor, either way it is imperative that you measure the dimensions of the property to check that they align with the boundaries on title. Fences can have a tendency to ‘creep’ over time and the [Continue reading]
BUYER BEWARE!
Purchasing Property Series: Stage 2 – Pre Purchase – Buyer Beware Arguably the most important thing to know about purchasing property in Victoria is that real estate transactions are guided by the legal principle ‘caveat emptor’ or ‘buyer beware’. This means that Vendors are not obligated to disclose certain defects (except for the disclosures required [Continue reading]
Building and Pest Inspections
Purchasing Property Series: Stage 3 – Pre Purchase – Building & Pest Inspections Building and Pest inspections are essential for your peace of mind when purchasing a property and can identify structural defects and termite infestations. This inspection is ideally completed before you sign a contract of sale. While you can sign a contract ‘subject [Continue reading]
The Three Stages of a Property Conveyance
Purchasing Property Series: The Three Stages of a Property Conveyance The conveyancing process can be divided into three main stages: Pre-Purchase, Exchanged Contract, and Post- Settlement. Conveyancing should start well before you put in an offer or sign a contract of sale to purchase your dream home. Speak with our team and your lender/mortgage broker [Continue reading]
Purchasing Property Series
Purchasing Property Series: Introduction Buying property is one of the most important financial transactions of your lifetime. The conveyancing process has gone through many changes in the last few years (electronic conveyancing!), if the last time you purchased a property was a few years ago, the process you go through today maybe unrecognisable. In the [Continue reading]
Electronic Conveyancing in Victoria
Electronic conveyancing is the transfer of rights over property by electronic means. The system allows the electronic settlement of property transactions, electronic registration of title to property, and electronic payment of stamp duties and taxes incidental to the transfer. This movement towards electronic conveyancing is intended to promote efficiency by automating the transactions and minimising [Continue reading]
Divorce in Australia – separated, but living under one roof
To obtain a divorce in Australia, you have to prove the irretrievable breakdown of the marriage, as shown by being separated for at least 12 months. This does not mean that a couple must be living in separate homes, as divorce may still be granted even if you are living under one roof, as long [Continue reading]
How to buy at an auction
Buying a property at auction can be beneficial because you might be able to find a good property for a cheaper price. However, you must be familiar with the strict rules and process of auctions. In Victoria, there is no need to pre-register before participating in the bidding process. You can just show up at [Continue reading]
Amendments to the Powers of Attorney Act
Amendments to the law on enduring powers of attorney (financial and personal/guardianship) took effect on 01 May 2017 by the enactment of the Powers of Attorney Amendment Act of 2016. Additional amendments were made on Enduring Medical Powers of Attorney through the enactment of the Medical Treatment Planning and Decisions Act of 2016, which took [Continue reading]
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