Additional Costs Involved in Property Transactions

Additional Costs Involved in Property Transactions

Transfer Duty Your first extra expense is transfer or stamp duty. It applies to specific transactions, including property purchases. The transfer duty is one of the larger extra expenses, with an amount determined by several factors related to the property you are...
Understanding Property Titles and Ownership

Understanding Property Titles and Ownership

The legalities surrounding the purchase of a property can be quite intricate. For this reason, having a good conveyancer on your side is a must. This article discusses the different property titles and ownership entitlements of a property. Types of Property Titles Fee...
Forced Land Acquisition/Resumption – Your Rights

Forced Land Acquisition/Resumption – Your Rights

While the term “forced land acquisition” may paint a picture of authorities swooping in one dark evening to take over your land, there is an actual process that unfolds as part of the acquisition. The Process of Land Acquisition/Resumption Notice of Intention If a...
Importance of Conveyancing in Australia

Importance of Conveyancing in Australia

Buying or selling property is one of the biggest events you will experience in your life. As tempting as it may be to tackle it on your own, it is important to note that this is anything but a DIY project. With the amount of paperwork that exchanges hands, volume of...
What Is Commercial Property Conveyancing?

What Is Commercial Property Conveyancing?

Commercial conveyancing is the legal process of transferring the title of a property from the previous owner to the new owner. Although that sounds simple, the process involves a lot of attention and requires the completion of six steps. The 6 Steps of Commercial...
What Is Conveyancing?

What Is Conveyancing?

Conveyancing is the process where property ownership transfers from the seller to the buyer. It has many different steps that a conveyancer can organize and monitor. Each step has specific requirements and as each is completed, the parties move closer to becoming the...