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Property Settlement Adjustments Explained: Rates, Water, Strata and Land Tax
What Is a Settlement Adjustment? A settlement adjustment is a financial calculation made at the time of property settlement to fairly divide ongoing property costs

Can I Add My Own Special Conditions to a Property Contract? Here Is What Buyers and Sellers Need to Know
You are about to sign a property contract and someone mentions “special conditions.” Maybe your agent asks if you want to add any. Maybe you

Do You Need a Marketing Contract in NSW? Everything Sellers Need to Know
If you are thinking about selling a property in New South Wales, whether it is a family home, a farm or a commercial building, one

Why Your Conveyancer Is Suddenly Asking for MorePaperwork: The New AML Laws Explained
You have found your property, ready to go, and then your conveyancer asks for your passport, proof of where your money is coming from, and

Selling Property in Australia? The ATO Clearance Certificate That Could Cost You 15% If You Ignore It
Here is a scenario happening more and more across NSW and Queensland. A vendor sells their property. Settlement is days away. The buyer’s conveyancer asks

Wait! They’re Still Showing My House?! The Truth About the Cooling Off Period in NSW
You found the one. You made the offer. You signed the contract. You are in the cooling off period, five whole days to make sure

Why You Should Inspect Before You Even Sign, The Pre-Exchange Inspection
Everyone talks about the final inspection before settlement. But here is the one nobody talks about, and honestly, it is the more important one. The

So You’re About to Pick Up the Keys – Don’t Skip This
Settlement day is exciting. After all the contracts, the waiting, the stress and the paperwork, you are finally about to get the keys to your

The Gift That Keeps on Taking: What Parents Need to Know Before Signing the House Over
Let’s be honest. The idea of gifting your home to your children feels like a beautiful thing to do. You have worked hard your whole