Buyers now have more protection in off the plan land sales in Queensland
Queensland laws have changed to give buyers more rights after the date of the sunset date has expired in off the plan land sales. A sunset date is the latest date by which an …
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Lawlab completes first ever practitioner to practitioner settlement on Sympli
Electronic settlements for property conveyancing Electronic settlements for property conveyancing first occurred in 2014 and now nearly all property transactions are settled …
A Landlords Guide to Residential Tenancy Laws in Australia
Investing in real estate, particularly rental properties, has long been heralded for its potential to provide steady income, property value appreciation, tax advantages and …
Foreign Investors must register their interests in Australian land
Australia’s thriving real estate market attracts investors both nationally and internationally. The Australian government has recently imposed strict regulations under the …
NSW First Home Buyer Stamp Duty Changes 2023
An estimated 84% of first home buyers in NSW will soon save on stamp duty An estimated 84%* of first home buyers in NSW will be exempt for stamp duty or save on reduced stamp …
Settlement FAQs
1. What is a settlement statement? The settlement statement sets out who pays what in relation to the property, so that a final amount called the settlement balance, is …
ONLINE SECURITY – HOW TO PREVENT BEING SCAMMED IN REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS
It is regularly reported in the media that scammers target real estate transactions due to the large sums of money transferred in real estate transactions. Victims of these …
I found the perfect property, what do I do now?
Familiar territory…. a property lawyer finding the perfect home. That one property amongst endless daily scrolls on real estate apps that makes you say ‘ this is it!’, ‘ I …
Flooded property under contract – what are your rights in New South Wales?
Further to our recent blog on the Queensland floods , many New South Wales residents are also having to deal with significant damage caused by the recent floods and home …
Flooded property under contract – what are your rights?
Many Queenslanders will once again have to deal with the tragic outcomes of the floods and many will be wondering what to do when they’re in the process of buying or selling …