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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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...
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...
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?