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Conveyancing fees in Australia: what you’ll pay in each state
What conveyancers and property solicitors typically charge in each state, what the fee covers, what disbursements add, and how to…
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How to compare conveyancing quotes (fixed fees, disbursements and red flags)
What a fair conveyancing quote includes, the questions to ask, and the warning signs in cheap quotes.
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Final inspection before settlement: a checklist
What to check at your pre-settlement inspection, room by room, and what to do if something is wrong before you…
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Settlement day explained: PEXA, timelines and what actually happens
What property settlement is, how electronic settlement through PEXA works, how long it takes from contract to keys, and what…
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Cooling-off periods for buying property in every Australian state
How long you have to change your mind after signing a property contract in each state, what it costs, and…
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Section 32 (Vendor’s Statement) explained: what to check before you buy in Victoria
What a Section 32 is, what it must contain, the red flags to look for, and what happens if it…
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Stamp duty in South Australia explained (with first home buyer relief)
How SA stamp duty is calculated, worked examples, the current rate table, and who gets full relief as a first…
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What does a conveyancer do, and when should you get one?
A plain-English guide to what a conveyancer does for buyers and sellers, what they don't do, and why the best…
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Conveyancer or solicitor: which do you need to buy or sell a home?
Licensed conveyancers and solicitors can both handle most home sales and purchases. Here is how they differ, what the rules…