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…