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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
What it Title Insurance?
What is Title Insurance? by Jacqui Brauman Title insurance is a relatively new concept, and something that I only came across in the last 4 years. I have adopted it into my practice in the last two [...]
Verification of Identity
Verification of ID by Jacqui Brauman (Oct 2015) There are some big changes coming through for the process of conveyancing. They have been in the making for a couple of years, and are now of the verge [...]
Stamp Duty on Land Transfers
Stamp Duty on Land Transfers All transfers of land, including gifts, attract stamp duty. Stamp duty is calculated on the greater of the price paid (consideration) or the market value. Water entitlements sold with land are non-dutiable, [...]
8 Tips to Buying Real Estate
8 Tips to Buying Real Estate by Jacqui Brauman It may be your first time buying a property, or you may have done it before but not taken much personal responsibility for the process. But now, you [...]