Agent exchange vs Solicitor exchange – What’s the difference?by Melina Maiolo30 September 202428 July 2025KEY TAKE OUTS: What is an Agent Exchange? What is a Solicitor Exchange? Everything you need to know about exchange of Contract Both the Real… Read More »Agent exchange vs Solicitor exchange – What’s the difference?
New Laws to Provide Peace of Mind for Buyers of New or off-the-Plan Apartmentsby Christine Bassett9 July 202129 July 2025KEY TAKE-OUTS Are you purchasing an off-the-plan apartment but worried about the risk of non-compliance and defects? You can now have peace of mind due… Read More »New Laws to Provide Peace of Mind for Buyers of New or off-the-Plan Apartments
Purchasing in a mine subsidence areaby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers21 July 20204 April 2023Prior to 1 October 2019, a purchaser would be able to obtain a Section 15(B) & (C) Certificate which would confirm if the requirements of… Read More »Purchasing in a mine subsidence area
What is a Certificate of Title and what is the importance of it?by Christine Bassett28 May 202028 July 2025The Importance of a Certificate of Title in Property Transactions A Certificate of Title is a person’s official land ownership record and notes interests and… Read More »What is a Certificate of Title and what is the importance of it?
ABCs of Retail Leasing!by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers15 November 201813 April 2023Whether you are a Landlord or Tenant there are some terms that it is good to have a refresher on from time to time, especially… Read More »ABCs of Retail Leasing!
Licensed Conveyancers & Solicitors – The Basics!by Melina Maiolo30 May 20189 July 2026Last updated: July 2026 As a Licensed Conveyancer, I act on property transactions day in and day out but I always try to remember that… Read More »Licensed Conveyancers & Solicitors – The Basics!
Differences between NSW & QLD property purchasingby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers1 March 20175 June 2023Purchasing interstate is a great way to expand your property portfolio however not everyone is aware that each state differs in their processes and procedures.… Read More »Differences between NSW & QLD property purchasing
Do we need to pay our property grants back?by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers13 September 201625 July 2025If you have recently built a home with your partner, or bought a brand new home, and you have now separated, there is a chance… Read More »Do we need to pay our property grants back?
Stamp duty exemptions for couplesby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers6 September 201625 July 2025Stamp duty exemptions for couples may apply when a person in a marriage or de facto relationship owns a property and wants to put their… Read More »Stamp duty exemptions for couples
Selling Rural Propertyby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers14 August 20165 June 2023Is the property you are selling considered residential under the Conveyancing Act 1919 (NSW) or is it rural property? You have been approached by a… Read More »Selling Rural Property
Investors guide to Capital Gains and Land Taxby Carina Novek18 July 20164 April 2023If you have an investment property or are looking to buy an investment property you may have heard about Capital Gains Tax and Land Tax.… Read More »Investors guide to Capital Gains and Land Tax
5 tips to having funds ready on your settlement dateby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers5 May 201631 July 2025Ensure Smooth Settlement: 5 Tips for Having Funds Ready on Your Settlement Date As a licensed Conveyancer I work with hundreds of properties (and people)… Read More »5 tips to having funds ready on your settlement date