Titles – Torrens, Strata and Community
In South Australia, we have three types of property Titles. Torrens, Strata and Community. By far the most common is Torrens Title, and it’s this Title that property owners are most familiar with. Unless you are creating the block of land as part of a land division, generally you don’t get a choice as to […]
Settlement Problems – You Can Avoid Them!
Previously, we wrote about Settlement Day and what occurs. Today we thought we would share a little about settlement problems that can go wrong, and how to avoid any that could lead to delays. But first up, the easy tip to remember is … there’s no such thing as “too organised” when it comes to […]
Foreign Purchaser? Read This Before You Sign A Contract!
If you are a foreign purchaser and about to buy a property, you may need to pay a surcharge. Since January 2018, the ‘Foreign Ownership Surcharge’ applies to all temporary residents. To understand more on how this will impact you, we have a brief run down below. Firstly, what does the ‘Foreign Ownership Surcharge’ mean? […]
Do I Need A Building Inspection Before Settlement?
To some it may seem obvious that a building inspection before settlement is a good idea. But not everyone is across property transactions, and we’re here to give good helpful advice. With that in mind, we recently spoke with Adam from Detail Building Inspections. We put forward some questions about building inspections and how they […]
Building Inspections
Building inspections are highly encouraged when buying a home or investment property! Especially for those people who may not be able to view the property in person or if they live interstate. It can also be great for those that are extra cautious and want to feel safe with their decision! Did you think about […]
Conditional Contracts – What and Why?
Whether buying or selling, you have the right to negotiate conditions that you may need in a Contract. Conditional Contracts are a form of protection that both Vendors and Purchasers need to be aware of. And this information is why it is important to discuss your situation with your Conveyancer before signing the Contract. Conditional […]
The Contract and Form 1.
Your Letter of Offer has been accepted by the Real Estate Agent, fantastic news, this is very exciting! It’s Contract and Form 1 time! But just what exactly is the Contract and Form 1. First is the Contract, then the Form 1, so let’s look at them in order. The Contract. The Contract is the […]
The Letter of Offer – Things Are Getting Real!
Purchasing a property can be one of the most emotional things someone can do in their lifetime. It’s impossible to say for everyone what the most predominant emotion will be during the process. But for most people, the feeling of excitement when they decide to submit the Letter of Offer is significant. After all, for […]
A Great Conveyancer – How to Find One!
Not all Conveyancers were created equal, and one main area in which they can differ is pricing. If you’re hoping to find a great Conveyancer, we’ve put together some tips in this blog. It should help you to decide how to find a great Conveyancer that works for you. First things first .. Firstly, shop […]
When Should I Engage the Conveyancer?
Normally when someone purchases property, the Conveyancer isn’t brought in until it’s time to do the paperwork. But is that too late? It’s worth asking the question … “When should I engage the Conveyancer?”. Is there a smarter order in which to handle things? An order that will protect you better and ensure the transaction […]
What a Conveyancer Does
Not everyone fully understands exactly what a Conveyancer does, and even for those who do know a little bit, some may have a slight misunderstanding. In the interest of knowing and also understanding our role, here is a little bit on what a Conveyancer does (or should) do for you, but before we get into […]
Strata and Community Title Properties
Recently we discovered there are many people who own Strata or Community Title Properties and surprisingly don’t fully know what it means. Firstly though, to understand more on Title types, have a read of this. In view of our findings, we had a chat with a Body Corporate Assistant at Strata Data and want to […]