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How to sell an off-the-plan property before settlement

When buying an off-the-plan home, you typically pay a deposit and settle the balance when the home is built. But off-the-plan builds often take one to two years to complete…

Conveyancing

Your foolproof guide to off-the-plan conveyancing jargon

Off-the-plan conveyancing is full of confusing legal terminology that can be hard to understand. To help, we’ve created this A-Z guide explaining some of the most common terms. Administrative fund…

Selling Property

4 mistakes to avoid when buying an off-the-plan property

The lure of an off-the-plan property can be strong. You get to own a dwelling no one has ever lived in before, complete with brand-new fixtures and fittings. Then there…

Buying Property

Are rental guarantees worth the paper they’re written on?

A rental guarantee can seem like the icing on the cake when you’re a property investor. You get guaranteed rental income for an agreed period if you can’t find a…

Buying Property

Your legal rights when an off-the-plan purchase has serious defects

One of the biggest drawcards of buying off-the-plan property is the fact you’re getting a brand new home, without the worries of repairs, maintenance or renovation costs. However, this isn’t…

Buying Property

When can a buyer terminate an off-the-plan contract?

It’s easy to be seduced by glossy sales brochures when you’re viewing an off-the-plan display suite. However, in the cold light of day, you might reconsider your purchase and decide…

Buying Property

The cast of characters involved in an off-the-plan sales process

Buying an off-the-plan property can be an enticing prospect, especially when you take the Victorian government’s stamp duty concessions into account. And, as the first owner of a property, you…

Selling Property

5 different ownership structures you can use when buying an off-the-plan property

Many Australians invest in property as it can be a great way of building wealth. But when it comes to the name on the title deed, some investors miss a…

Conveyancing

4 things that can go wrong during the conveyancing process

Conveyancing sounds like a simple process. You buy or sell a house, sign the contract, and the title deed is transferred to the buyer. Easy, right? Well, not quite. Conveyancing…

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The pros and cons of buying an off-the-plan property

Buying off-the-plan can be a very tempting prospect. You get a brand new property to call home without the maintenance and repair worries that older properties bring. But while there…