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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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