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In a housing market where every dollar counts, many first home buyers wonder: “Can I pay stamp duty in instalments?” This is a valid and practical question, especially when you are already juggling deposits, lenders’ fees, moving costs, and legal expenses.

The answer?

Pulling out of a property deal isn’t as simple as walking away. Once the contract of sale has been executed, it becomes legally binding, and terminating during the transaction can lead to serious financial and legal consequences.

But what happens if only the buyer has signed?

For both newcomers venturing into their first property purchase and seasoned property investors, the prospect of buying property in a different state presents a unique

Are you selling your home in Victoria and need access to your deposit money early? If so, you can use a Section 27 Statement to

What is “cooling off”? And under what conditions? In Victoria, the Sale of Land Act allows a purchaser who signs a Contract to purchase real

The vacant residential land tax (also referred to as the vacant residential property tax or vacancy tax) is a tax on residential properties in Melbourne’s inner

Fundamentally, a Lease and a License is much the same, in that both grant a right to use property in a certain way. However, there

A Licence to Store, is a legal document that will allow one party to store their belongings in a property that belongs to another. The

All purchasers of real estate worth $750,000 or more must withhold 12.5% of the purchase price from the seller unless the seller can provide a

We’re excited to announce that we’ve just launched a new SLA (Service Level Agreement) that guarantees we’ll prepare your Contract of Sale of Real Estate

Goods and Services Tax (GST) is a 10% tax that is applied to most goods and services sold in Australia. However, there are some exceptions,

If you’re buying property in Victoria, it’s important to understand what a material fact is. A material fact is any information that could affect a

A Net Promoter Score (NPS) is a metric that measures customer loyalty. The score ranges from -100 to +100, with a higher score indicating higher

It is a legal requirement for any person involved in a property purchase or sale to undergo Verification of Identity (VOI). Identity verification is vital

Purchasing a property at an auction can be an exciting way to buy a home. However, there are some legal aspects of buying a property

Nowadays, with the increasing trend of remote work, many people are finding themselves working from home. But working from home can be a bit challenging

If you’re planning to buy a property, then securing finance pre-approval should be one of your first steps. A finance pre-approval lets you know how

PEXA, or Property Exchange Australia, is a secure digital platform that enables parties involved in the buying and selling of property to complete the entire

If you’re a first-time homebuyer, you may find the process of buying your first home to be daunting. Here are some tips to help you

When you make an offer to purchase a property, you want to make sure that you are protected in case you are unable to get

Legaltech is so far behind similar industries such as real estate (proptech) and finance (fintech) that the idea of creating a digitally enabled property law

Choosing a Law firm over a Conveyancing firm is a smart choice for a variety of reasons. While both are professionals who specialise in property

To real estate agents, sellers and buyers of real estate, Saturday’s is often referred to as Game Day. That is because most residential property auctions

In Victoria, the seller of property can request access to the deposit monies paid by the purchaser prior to settlement. To gain access to the

Buying “off the plan” means buying land, a townhouse, or an apartment that does not yet exist other than as a drawing on a proposed

In Victoria, the Sale of Land Act allows a purchaser who signs a Contract to purchase real estate to terminate the Contract, under certain conditions,

A Section 32 Vendors Statement is a mandatory document provided by the seller of real estate (vendor) to any prospective purchasers, with serious ramifications if