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Strata Reports: What to Check Before Buying an Apartment in NSW
A strata report reveals the levies, defects and disputes you inherit with an apartment. What it covers, who may inspect the records, and when to order one.
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Buying Off the Plan in NSW: Sunset Clauses and Your Protections
Ten business days cooling-off, a disclosure statement before you sign, and sunset clause protections that stop a developer rescinding at will. What NSW law gives you.
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Cooling-Off Periods in NSW: Your Rights and the 66W Certificate
Five business days for most NSW purchases, none at auction, and 0.25% to rescind. How cooling-off works and who can sign a section 66W certificate to waive it.
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Stamp Duty for First Home Buyers in NSW: What You'll Pay
NSW first home buyers pay no transfer duty up to $800,000, with a concession to $1m. Current thresholds, eligibility and residence rules, and how the grant differs.
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How to Choose a Conveyancer in Sydney: 7 Questions to Ask
Seven neutral questions to ask any Sydney conveyancer before engaging them, what a good answer sounds like, and the warning signs worth walking away from.
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Conveyancer vs Solicitor in NSW: Which Do You Actually Need?
Both a licensed conveyancer and a solicitor can act on a NSW property transfer. An honest comparison of cost, scope and the matters that genuinely need a solicitor.
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What Are Disbursements in Conveyancing?
If you've ever looked at a conveyancing quote and spotted the word "disbursements," you might have wondered what it actually means, and why it sits separately from the professional fee.
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Understanding the Conveyancing Process in NSW: A Step-by-Step Guide
The six stages of a NSW property transfer — contract review, exchange, cooling-off, searches, settlement and registration — explained in plain English.
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Checklist: What to Do After You Exchange Contracts
Exchanging contracts is a major milestone in any property purchase. It’s the point where things feel real - but it’s also where many buyers are unsure about what happens next.
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Buying a property can be an exciting but stressful experience, especially as settlement day approaches. This stage often comes with tight deadlines, unexpected requests for information, and last-minute hurdles. If you’re...
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Real Estate Buyers Beware: The Christmas Break Pitfalls
The holiday season is a time of celebration, but for real estate buyers, it can also be a period filled with hidden risks. Whether you’re eyeing a dreamy coastal escape or securing your next family home, Christmas can pr...
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How To Select The Perfect Real Estate Agent
When it comes to selling your property, the pivotal decision often revolves around choosing the right real estate agent. While the option to handle the sale independently is available, the majority prefer the expertise o...
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Tips Before You Buy a Property in NSW: What to Check First
A licensed conveyancer's checklist for NSW buyers: finance, the costs beyond the price, research, inspections and the contract review that protects you.
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Contract Review Before You Sign: What a Conveyancer Checks
Title, the section 10.7 planning certificate, easements, inclusions and the special conditions — what a NSW contract review actually examines before you commit.
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5 Tasks Your Conveyancer Will Do On Your Behalf
You may be tempted to do your own conveyancing when buying your new home to save money. Hiring a conveyancer is a one-time expense that could save you money in the long run, as well as precious time. They take a lot of ...
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Do You Need a Conveyancer When Selling Your Home?
You are not required to use a conveyancer to sell in NSW, but you are required to get vendor disclosure right — and the consequences of not doing so fall on you.
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3 Reasons Why You Should Hire A Qualified Conveyancer...
Buying a property is not always as straightforward and seamless as it seems. The whole process can take a lot of time and money to coordinate, especially when setbacks and unexpected difficulties arise. ...
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