Understanding The Language Around Strata Properties This article is about what it means to own a single lot of property which is part of a larger, shared common property. If you own an apartment, you share that apartment building’s hallways, elevators, foyers, gardens...

This article was published in 2021. Want the latest on Land Tax? Our latest update is HERE. Taxable Land Land Tax is something you need to pay if you own vacant land, or land that holds an investment property, a holiday home, an apartment building, or a commercial...

As with most important things in life, property conveyancing has leapt onto the internet. With the advantages it provides in networking, security and convenience, the internet has changed property conveyancing forever, for the better. It can be tempting to assume,...

Hazards To Avoid When Buying Off The Plan Property Buying off-the-plan property is a type of property transaction where one buys a property before it has been built, securing ownership of it before others would normally attempt to buy it. This allows one to buy a...

How do you know which commercial property to invest in? When setting out to buy a commercial property, there is a lot to do to ensure the property you buy is right for you. Particularly when compared to residential property, there is even more to consider. Whether it...

Unconditional Contract of Sale: What You Need to Know The Australian property market, especially in booming areas, may be fiercely competitive. When inventory is low and demand is high, buyers may be more prepared to make concessions to achieve purchasing their dream...

When seeking to buy a home in Victoria, one of the most essential things you can do is get a contract reviewed by a licensed professional conveyancer. After you have discovered the property, you wish to buy, the real estate agent will provide you a copy of the...

The Victorian budget has arrived and, as always, there’s plenty of news for property owners and investors as well as prospective buyers. As the Victorian property market booms, there is some welcome news for first-home buyers with stamp duty concessions to remain in...

If you are thinking of buying a house, chance are you have already heard of stamp duty. But what exactly is it, and is it important to you? Simply put, stamp duty is a tax that we must pay as we purchase land, or an existing house, apartment or any other type of...

For most of us, a home or other type of residence would be our most valuable asset. However, these "assets" often make their way into our hearts and become homes. We expend much emotional energy in seeking out, finding, renovating, decorating, and fitting into our...