In almost all contracts for the sale of land, the periodic outgoings imposed on the land are apportioned between the buyer and the seller. Periodic outgoings […]

This is an occasional question from clients who are buying a principal residence from an investor. Land tax is assessed each January 1 for that calendar […]

There are two ways that couples (or larger groups of people) can own land: As joint proprietors.  This is the most common manner of holding for […]

Here are some of the most common stamp duty exemptions and concessions that transferees (buyers) may be eligible for: A waiver of 25% off for existing […]

A prospective client recently called us wanting to “add a name to a title”, and wanting to know if there’s a form that needs to be […]

Have you considered the question “Should I purchase a property subject to a building and pest inspection?” Our advice when buying a residence that is not […]

For a property being auctioned, you should write to the Agent before the auction asking if their client/s would accept bids from you at the auction […]

After the contract for the purchase of your home has been settled: Your conveyancer will send a Notice of Acquisition to the authorities whose charges are […]

Many people who own land without a mortgage hold their paper Certificate of Title.  Particularly, the older parchment ones are quite beautiful. However, there is a […]