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 navigate the process: 1. Determine your budget: Before you start looking for a home, figure out how much you can afford to spend. Consider pre-approval from lenders. 2. Review the …
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 financing for the purchase. That’s where “subject to finance” comes in. If you make the contract subject to finance, it means that the purchase is only binding if you are …
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 firm was very appealing. It would improve the experience for our clients and our team members and provide a point of difference in the market. As we went about building …
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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 transactions, there are some key differences between the two. First and foremost, lawyers have a much broader scope of knowledge and expertise compared to conveyancers. They are able to provide …
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 are held on a Saturday. For alot of buyers, there’s still a lot of fear surrounding the auction process with many buyers losing out on a dream home opportunity simply …
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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 deposit before settlement the seller must provide the purchaser with information required under section 27 of the Sale of Land Act 1962; which discloses details of any mortgage or caveat …
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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 plan. It also means the property does not have its own title registered with the Land Titles Office. Buying “off the plan” allows a buyer to secure the property before …
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, and “cool off.” To be able to effectively “cool off” and terminate the Contract; the Purchaser must satisfy the following:- 1. The Purchaser must notify the Vendor within 3 clear …
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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 it is not provided or if there is an error in the document. It’s name is derived from Section 32 of the Sale of Land Act, which requires a vendor …
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