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 […]

The difference between joint proprietors vs tenants in common is: For joint proprietors, if one dies, the surviving owner automatically owns the property. All joint proprietors […]

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 […]

Sellers don’t have to pay Stamp Duty when they sell land, but they do have to declare information about the land that they’re selling on their […]

We continue to deal with the challenges of the coronavirus pandemic: We have been working from home since 2012, and are continuing to do so. Our […]