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Either way, there are many ways to make the right and wrong decisions when choosing a builder. We set out to provide you with 8 hot tips to ensure you choose the right builder. 1.     Ask around When choosing a builder, a good place to start is by asking any family and friends that have hired a builder to construct their home or renovation.  Be wary of going through friends of friends, these builders may

If you’re considering buying land to build your home, there are certain things to consider to ensure the block is right for you. Choosing a block of land to build your dream home is exciting. Every family has different needs, and things like finance, services available on the block, building restrictions and design guidelines are all important considerations. Whatever your needs, there are plenty of things to know before investing in a block of land. Here are 10 of them. 1)

  Broker or Bank When people want to borrow money, their first thought is to go to a bank. This may not be the best solution when looking for a loan to buy real estate. Like your Licensed Conveyancer, a mortgage broker is on your side. He or she wants to get you a loan. They are willing to examine your personal needs, wants, and resources. They act as an agent between you and the

  Did you know that 30% to 40% of Australian properties have some form of illegal building structure on them or have some other issue that could cause unpleasant surprises (and expenses) for the future property owner? While it is no replacement for a good conveyancer, title insurance aids in the reassurance process. It especially covers “unknown risks” that may not come to light during the conveyance and inspection processes. It protects against fraud and

One of the most common question purchasers ask when they are in the process of purchasing a new property is “Why is it important to get a pest inspection report?” There are several reasons why a Pest Inspection Report is important to obtain prior to the purchase of a property. While the cost may range from $X to $Y, it may save you thousands of dollars in the long run and will seem like an insignificant outlay.

When a property under strata title is sold, one of the disbursements is a Section 184 Certificate. This certificate is issued under Section 184 of the Strata Schemes Management Act 1996. What is Section 184 Certificate? The Certificate is issued by the managing strata agent and contains the following information: The names and addresses of the executive committee members, the managing agent and caretaker (if there is one) The levies to be paid by the

From 1 July 2016, foreign residents will be required to obtain a clearance certificate from the Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) in respect of purchasing and from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) in relation to the sale of property within Australia. In relation to Vendors, for property transactions valued above $2 million, the purchaser is required to withhold 10% of the purchase price unless the Vendor shows the Purchaser a clearance certificate from the ATO. It is