How Covid-19 has affected me as a young adultby Christine Bassett15 April 202028 July 2025There is no denying that we are all going through a hard time given the current Covid-19 crisis and the isolation rules in place, BUT… Read More »How Covid-19 has affected me as a young adult
COVID-19: Recent changes to the Foreign Investment Review Boardby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers6 April 202024 November 2023The Foreign Investment Review Board or also known as FIRB was created to review applications for any foreign person who intends to invest in Australian… Read More »COVID-19: Recent changes to the Foreign Investment Review Board
So you are a Foreign Purchaser – what next?by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers2 February 202016 January 2024If you are not an Australia citizen or Australian Permanent Resident it is possible that you will be considered a foreign purchaser. If this is… Read More »So you are a Foreign Purchaser – what next?
Risks with finance when Purchasing Unregistered Land / Off the Planby Christine Bassett21 January 202030 July 2025Christine explains what you need know and the risks involved with finance when Purchasing Unregistered Land / Off the Plan. KEY TAKE OUTS: To begin,… Read More »Risks with finance when Purchasing Unregistered Land / Off the Plan
2020 Land Tax thresholdsby Melina Maiolo19 December 201929 July 2025DID YOU KNOW? Land tax applies regardless of whether income is earned from the land. KEY TAKE OUTS: To improve your understanding or knowledge of… Read More »2020 Land Tax thresholds
Septic Systems – what is required?by Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers9 December 20195 June 2023Many people think septic systems are a thing of the past when buying property. While that may be true in most residential areas, rural properties… Read More »Septic Systems – what is required?
Occupation Certificates and the changes from 1 December 2019: No more Interim Occupation Certificatesby Melina Maiolo1 December 201931 July 2025Effective as of yesterday (1st December 2019), the terms ‘interim’ and ‘final’ occupation certificates will no longer be relevant as changes to current legislation are… Read More »Occupation Certificates and the changes from 1 December 2019: No more Interim Occupation Certificates
Conveyancing: Release of a Deposit in Victoria – What you should knowby Coutts Lawyers & Conveyancers17 November 201918 December 2023KEY TAKE OUTS: It is important to be aware of the ramifications of a release and how release differs between states. If you are a… Read More »Conveyancing: Release of a Deposit in Victoria – What you should know
A must read if you plan to buy or sell around the Christmas / New Year periodby Melina Maiolo7 November 201928 July 2025As Christmas draws near there is much to consider. If you are looking to buy or sell property then one vital consideration is the Christmas/New… Read More »A must read if you plan to buy or sell around the Christmas / New Year period
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