April 8, 2019
What’s the difference between a mortgage and a loan?
A mortgage occurs when a property is offered by its owner to a lender (usually a bank) as security for a loan. The owners of the […]
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The top 7 things to beware of when buying a house
Not all of these warnings apply to all types of purchases: The proposed Contract contains Special Conditions that are oppressive to your interests. Special Conditions add […]
What’s the difference between a mortgage and a loan?
A mortgage occurs when a property is offered by its owner to a lender (usually a bank) as security for a loan. The owners of the […]
Electronic lodgement from 1 October 2018
It has been a Registrar’s Requirement to lodge almost all Transfer dealings at Land Use Victoria using an electronic settlement system since 1 October 2018. That […]
Electronic lodgement from 1 March 2018
It has been a Registrar’s Requirement to lodge standalone Caveat and Withdrawal of Caveat dealings at Land Use Victoria using the PEXA electronic settlement platform since […]
Update to the Foreign Resident Capital Gain Withholding Tax
If you’ve sold a property on or after 1 July 2017 for $750,000 or more, you will be liable to have 12.5% of your sale proceeds […]The 4 major banks and electronic Certificates of Title
On 23 October 2016, every Victorian paper Certificate of Title that was first mortgaged on that day to one of the four major banks (i.e. ANZ, […]
What is partition?
If you are a part owner of two lots in a subdivision, both in joint ownership with another party, you may be able to utilise the […]Foreign Resident Capital Gain Withholding Tax
If you’ve sold a property on or after 1 July 2016 for $2 million or more, you will be liable to have 10% of your sale […]Glenferrie Conveyancing leads the state in electronic settlements
As at 23 August 2016, Glenferrie Conveyancing Pty Ltd has conducted more PEXA electronic settlements during 2016 than any other practitioner (conveyancer or legal practice) in […]Obtaining a certified copy of your Power of Attorney
If you have been appointed as the Attorney for another person or a company (“the appointor”), and you wish to execute a dealing on the title […]How electronic settlement saves you money
During 2016-17, the cost for an electronic settlement is $107.80, or $122.98 if there’s more than one title involved. Glenferrie Conveyancing will absorb half of this […]What’s new in 2016-2017?
For all contracts entered into from 1 July 2016, the additional stamp duty that is payable on the purchase of a residential property within Victoria by […]Lost Certificate of Title
In order to settle the sale of your property, you or your mortgagee must provide the original Certificate of Title for the property at settlement. Your […]
Verification of Identity
Since November 2015, it’s been a Land Victoria requirement that any person who’s buying or selling property has to have their identity verified. This includes the […]
Information for buyers – money and settlement
If you’re buying a property, at settlement you are obligated to pay the seller the adjusted settlement price. For settlements that are not conducted electronically, this […]Progress with Electronic Settlement
As of the date of this posting, Glenferrie Conveyancing Pty Ltd has conducted 9 settlements for its clients using the PEXA electronic settlement platform – 6 […]Your Wish is Granted – Help for First Home Owners
If you’ve been looking to buy your first home in Victoria you might be thinking that you’re facing an uphill battle. Between finding that first home […]
Successful Selling – Contractual Obligations When Selling Property in Victoria
If you’re ready to sell your family home, your investment property or even a holiday house, there are a range of things you have to consider. […]
Your Roadmap for Buying Property in Victoria
View full size View full size Transcript: Before You Buy. If you would like Glenferrie Conveyancing Pty Ltd to review your proposed Contract and Vendor’s Statement […]
The Essential Steps to Land Subdivision in Victoria
If you want to secure your finances and protect your family’s future you might have thought about investing in properties and why not? Property investment is […]Everything You Need to Know about Stamp Duty as a Foreign Buyer
There are plenty of costs involved in buying a property but there are also plenty of good reasons to take the plunge. Buying property can mean […]Understanding Special Conditions – Common Contract Traps for Property Buyers
When it comes to making the right purchase, modern day consumers are savvy. We don’t just look at a car’s shiny paint job or its great […]
May 6, 2019
Not all of these warnings apply to all types of purchases: The proposed Contract contains Special Conditions that are oppressive to your interests. Special Conditions add […]
April 8, 2019
A mortgage occurs when a property is offered by its owner to a lender (usually a bank) as security for a loan. The owners of the […]
March 21, 2019
It has been a Registrar’s Requirement to lodge almost all Transfer dealings at Land Use Victoria using an electronic settlement system since 1 October 2018. That […]
February 21, 2018
It has been a Registrar’s Requirement to lodge standalone Caveat and Withdrawal of Caveat dealings at Land Use Victoria using the PEXA electronic settlement platform since […]
May 25, 2017
If you’ve sold a property on or after 1 July 2017 for $750,000 or more, you will be liable to have 12.5% of your sale proceeds […]
March 2, 2017
On 23 October 2016, every Victorian paper Certificate of Title that was first mortgaged on that day to one of the four major banks (i.e. ANZ, […]
January 9, 2017
If you are a part owner of two lots in a subdivision, both in joint ownership with another party, you may be able to utilise the […]
October 4, 2016
If you’ve sold a property on or after 1 July 2016 for $2 million or more, you will be liable to have 10% of your sale […]
August 29, 2016
As at 23 August 2016, Glenferrie Conveyancing Pty Ltd has conducted more PEXA electronic settlements during 2016 than any other practitioner (conveyancer or legal practice) in […]