by aslaumbe | Apr 11, 2025 | Articles, Conveyancing Articles
In February 2025 the Federal Government announced a temporary ban on foreign purchases of established homes. The goal is to ease the pressure on Australia’s housing market while new homes are built. The ban will mean more Australians will be able to buy more...
by aslaumbe | Apr 11, 2025 | Articles, Conveyancing Articles
Most people are aware that at the settlement of the sale of a property, the amount owed to any mortgagee of the owner of the property (the “vendor”) is paid out, the vendor is then paid the balance of the sale price, noting the real estate agent holds the...
by aslaumbe | Dec 13, 2024 | Articles, Conveyancing Articles
With the current housing affordability crisis, many parents are wondering how they can best help their children buy their first home when they can’t even afford the deposit. So, what are some of the options? Guarantor Loans – Normally, a lender will...
by aslaumbe | Nov 13, 2024 | Articles, Commercial Agreement & Dispute Articles, Conveyancing Articles
Buying a property with someone else is a great way to share the stress and cost of the venture. Often people buy a house with their significant other, to make a home or invest together. Others buy property with friends, relatives or business partners. Joining forces...
by aslaumbe | Jun 25, 2024 | Articles, Conveyancing Articles
In the days leading up to the settlement of the sale of a property there a few things every vendor should do to ensure the settlement goes ahead smoothly and the sale proceeds end up in the vendor’s bank account! Firstly, normally, the vendor’s agent will...
by aslaumbe | May 24, 2024 | Articles, Conveyancing Articles
Before an auction for the sale of a property, a prospective purchaser will often get their solicitor to send an e-mail to the vendor’s solicitor requesting certain amendments to the Contract if that purchaser is the successful bidder. The vendor’s...
