Blog Articles

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... read more

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... read more

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... read more

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... read more

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... read more

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... read more

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,... read more

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... read more

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... read more

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... read more