Understanding Property Auctions in New South Wales 1. No "Subject to Finance" Clause: Properties sold at auction are unconditional. You cannot include conditions like...
Changes to the Foreign Resident Capital Gains Withholding (FRCGW) Regime: What Sellers Need to Know
09/01/2025
In December 2023, the Australian Government proposed changes to the Foreign Resident Capital Gains Withholding (FRCGW). These changes have now passed into law and will apply to property...
Vendor obligations when selling property
29/07/2024
If you are thinking of selling your home, you should contact your conveyancer (us) as soon as possible to ensure that you comply with your legal obligations. If you fail to comply, the...
Can your settlement get delayed?
17/01/2024
The answer is yes. Settlements unfortunately can be delayed and for multiple reasons, reasons ranging from financing or legal issues to problems with the property. Problems with the property can...
Can you buy and sell at the same time?
02/11/2023
Buying and selling at the same time is possible, it is exciting and daunting experience. Balancing the logistics and managing the process, the finances and making it all come together requires...
Key things to know about owning a strata title property
12/10/2023
Firstly, what is strata? A strata scheme is a building or group of buildings that have been divided into 'lots' such as an apartment, townhouse or villa. When purchasing a strata property,...
When is a Power of Attorney required when selling a property?
20/07/2023
A Power of Attorney is a legal document which is created by an individual for another (the attorney), giving them power to deal with their financial affairs. This power can include buying or selling...
What does it mean when the Contract is subject to Probate?
14/06/2023
There are a few things you need to consider before purchasing a home that is subject to Probate. Firstly, what is Probate? Probate is required to sell a property when a deceased has passed away. It...
Potential Changes to First Home Buyers in 2023
25/05/2023
There has been several mentions in the media of the proposed changes to the First Home Buyers Choice, the First Home Buyers Assistance Scheme, the First Home Owner Grant and the Shared Equity Act....
What is an Easement?
17/05/2023
It is important you understand what an easement is so you can look to see if the property you are purchasing has one registered over the title. Being aware of an easement is advisable as there will...