Category: Property

What is e-conveyancing?

What is E-Conveyancing? E-conveyancing refers to property transactions that are settled electronically, and as of February 20 this year, they’re compulsory in Queensland. Mandatory e-conveyancing aims to ensure property transactions are completed quickly and consistently. It also brings Queensland into line with New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia, and Western

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Residential contracts – what’s new for buyers

Australians’ Obsession with the Property Market Australians’ obsession with the property market continues unabated. Earlier this year, the Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) introduced changes to how contracts for sale are drawn up. As a buyer, here’s what’s new for you: Compliant Smoke Alarms Smoke alarms must be installed

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The Importance of Working With a Lawyer to Do Property Conveyancing

Whether you’re buying a commercial or residential property, you’re probably familiar with the role that real estate agents play in the process. They’re probably the most visible presence throughout the entire transaction, as they’re doing their best to convince you to purchase the property. However, what many people don’t know

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Residential contracts – what’s new for sellers

Selling Property? Here’s What You Need to Know As the property market continues to heat up, sellers should be aware of several new obligations regarding residential contracts. Here’s a summary of key points to consider before completing the sale of your house or land. Compliant Smoke Alarms You must install

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Building contract woes

Can Your Builder Increase the Price of a Fixed-Price Building Contract? With the rise in building material costs and delays due to labour shortages, many property owners are asking if their builder can increase the price on a fixed-price building contract. In most cases, the answer is no. However, there

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Questions You Should Ask Your Brisbane Conveyancing Solicitor

A good conveyancing solicitor will help ensure that you don’t have any regrets about a property transaction, even years later. They will make sure all the paperwork is in order and that your interests are protected. Here are some of the answers to some of the most common questions a

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Steps after settlement

Steps After Settlement: What to Do Next in an Australian Property Transaction Once a property settlement is completed, the excitement of owning a new home or investment property begins. However, there are several important steps you need to take after settlement to ensure the process is fully completed and your

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5 Common Residential Conveyancing Mistakes to Avoid

5 Common Residential Conveyancing Mistakes to Avoid

Conveyancing is a long and arduous process that every home buyer or seller must face. There’s really no skipping it as you need it if you want to buy or sell a property and make sure that the transaction goes smoothly. If you’re new to the idea of conveyancing, there

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Why Hiring a Commercial Leasing Lawyer Is What Every Business Needs

Why You Should Hire a Commercial Leasing Lawyer Entering a commercial lease agreement is a significant decision, especially if you’re new to the process. Whether you’re opening a restaurant, car wash, or office, understanding every detail of a commercial lease is crucial. That’s where a commercial lawyer with expertise in

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Signing a Commercial Lease – Here’s How a Lawyer Can Help

With your business seeing the progress you’ve strived for and your profits growing, it’s clear that there’s no better time to finally make some much-needed upgrades than today. Now that everything is falling into place, it’s finally time for your company to make some investments that will allow it to

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