Understanding the differences in Manner of Holding is vital in Property Ownership
As a Conveyancer, I always stress the importance of understanding the manner of holding when purchasing property. Owning the property with another person as Joint Tenants or Tenants in Common can be the difference in having significant legal...
How do you purchase a property when you haven’t sold your current property yet?
Property purchasers are sometimes in the situation where they are excited to buy a new home, but their current property hasn’t sold yet. They may have found their dream home, but the timing may be tight. Let me share how I use a special...
What happens when there are missing inclusions at a pre-settlement inspection report?
Imagine buying a new home, only to find that key fixtures and fittings that you had expected to be there, such as an expensive dishwasher or smoke alarms…. are missing! I have experienced this unfortunate situation, when a client signed a...
What happens when there are issues with Pest and Building Reports?
Often purchasers are in the situation of buying a property, by signing a Contract containing a pest and building special condition which generally allows 7 days from the Contract date to receive a satisfactory pest and building report. However,...
Electronic Conveyancing still requires Personal Service
When I started my career in Conveyancing in the 1990's, my work dealing with property contracts and transferring title was a laborious task, involving lots of printed paper and bound contracts, typewritten letters that had to be posted. I had...
Attention Taylor Swift Fans!
With the much admired entrepreneur Taylor Swift phenomena reaching dizzying heights this week, I thought it poignant to produce a poem on Conveyancing mentioning her song titles. Enjoy! In the realm of law, where contracts intertwine,...
Cheaper is not always the best, when choosing a Conveyancer.
Choosing the cheapest Conveyancer may not be the best solution for several reasons: Lack of Experience and Expertise: Conveyancing involves complex legal processes and documentation related to property transactions. Cheaper conveyancers may not...