Lease v Licence
Lease v Licence A lease is a proprietary right in the property and enjoys protections under the law. But a licence, however, is merely a contractual right that exists between the parties to the agreement. It is [...]
Position, Position … Condition
Position! Position! ... Condition By Rochelle Manderson With Real Estate, it is: "Position! Position! Position!" But you should be thinking, "Condition! Condition! Condition!" This blog is about the condition of the property at settlement. Whether you are [...]
GST Withholding and What Does it Mean For You?
GST Withholding and What Does it Mean For You? by Melitta Hill Do you have a GST Withholding obligation? As of the 1st July 2018, certain Purchasers of new residential premises and ‘potential residential land’ are required [...]
SMSF and Stamp Duty
SMSF and Stamp duty by Elizabeth Romeril Purchasing property in the name of a self-managed superannuation fund (‘SMSF’) can be advantageous, depending on your financial circumstances. You should always get advice from a financial planner before commencing [...]
First Home Owners
First Home Owners by Elizabeth Romeril The availability of the First Home Owners Grant (‘FHOG’) to first time buyers is well known. Your eligibility for this grant will depend on the [...]
Stamp Duty for Spouses
Stamp Duty for Spouses by Elizabeth Romeril The transfer of property between spouses is a transaction that takes place routinely. Whether it is to achieve taxation benefits or to put in place effective estate planning, it is [...]
Stamp Duty and Farms
Stamp Duty and Farms by Elizabeth Romerill The State Revenue Office recently made changes to the exemptions and concessions available for the amount of stamp duty payable when you purchase a property. Over the next few weeks [...]
Conveyancing in 2018
Conveyancing in 2018 There have been a lot of changes over the last 12-18 months in the world of conveyancing. The introduction of electronic settlements on the PEXA platform (and the push for all settlements to occur [...]
How To Move Heavy Furniture
How To Move Heavy Furniture Knowing how to move heavy furniture is a valuable skill to have. Trying to shift furniture (or any other heavy item) can cause serious harm if it’s done incorrectly, particularly to your [...]
Ultimate Moving Checklist
Ultimate Moving Checklist Moving house is exciting but it can be equally as stressful if you’re not prepared. Whether you’re travelling overseas, moving interstate or just headed down the road, being organised is key to an efficient [...]