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BUYING A STRATA PROPERTY: MUST-KNOW INFO YOU CAN’T AFFORD TO MISS
Strata properties are increasingly popular, offering a convenient and often more affordable housing option. There are more than 85,000 strata schemes in NSW, and around 50% of Greater Sydney will live in buildings with strata schemes by 2040. However, before diving into the purchase of a strata property, it’s crucial to understand the legal framework,…
Buying and Selling at the Same Time – A Guide for Homeowners
Buying and selling at the same time can be an exciting yet daunting experience for homeowners. Balancing the logistics, your finances, and getting the timing right requires careful planning and informed decision-making. In this guide, we explore key considerations to help you successfully navigate the process of selling your current property while buying a new…
Building Your First Home: 6 Tips for Choosing the Right Builder
Building your first home is an exciting journey that can be both challenging and rewarding. From choosing your block of land, finalising your design and then surviving the construction process, every step gets you closer to turning that key. It can be a real rollercoaster ride, and the process can be overwhelming for a first…
Real Estate Wise Up: Breaking Down Property Industry Jargon
The property industry is full of technical terms and jargon, making it difficult for people new to the industry to understand. Whether you’re dipping your toe in as a first home buyer, considering real estate investment, or just someone interested in the property market, it’s important to be familiar with some of the most common…
Preparing for Auction Day: A Home Buyer’s Guide
You’ve found the house of your dreams and can imagine living inside those walls. But it’s for sale by auction, and suddenly, you feel overwhelmed by the process. How does an auction even work? How will you bid on auction day? Can someone else bid for you? Many people find auction day to be daunting,…
Savvy Ways to Save Money When Moving House
Whether you’ve just bought or sold your house, moving is not a cheap experience. And it doesn’t matter if you’re moving because of job transfers, family changes or other circumstances; finding the money to pay for everything that comes with the move can be stressful. Did you know that some things won’t cost you a…
4 Ways Technology and Electronic Conveyancing Make It Easier for Buyers and Sellers
Buying or selling a home is one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll ever make. Thanks to all the paperwork and legal requirements, it’s also one of the most stressful. Fortunately, technology and electronic conveyancing make buying and selling houses easier. Skip the paper Using technology to buy or sell a house can save time…
5 Ways to Emotionally Prepare for Selling Your House
Buying and selling property is one of life’s greatest stresses. When you’re emotionally invested in selling your house, it only increases the pressure. As conveyancers, we witness this stress in our clients every week, and we’ve talked to hundreds, if not thousands, of homeowners about the emotions that come with selling their homes. We want…
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Our Stories
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a cause we hold dear to our hearts. Here’s why: We are a team of 5 women. 2 of our beautiful team members, Kendall and Kelly, are breast cancer survivors. That’s 2 out of 5. The national average is 1 in 7. 2 of us are not old enough…
How To Budget For Your First Home In 5 Simple Steps
With interest rates and the cost of living soaring, saving for your first home can be challenging. But, if you’re determined to buy, we’re determined to help you get into your first home sooner. Here’s how to budget for your first home in 5 simple steps. 1. Prioritise Your Spending Firstly, prioritise your spending. Cut…
Home Loan Documents Checklist
Use this checklist to know upfront what documents are needed to support your home loan application so you can navigate the process easily and feel confident that nothing has been overlooked.
Open House Checklist
Know what to look for at your next open house inspection + tick it off as you go! Grab your copy of our comprehensive Open House Inspection checklist and be prepared for your next inspection.
Investment Property Guide
Navigating investment property transactions can be overwhelming. This guide helps you gain the knowledge to protect your investment and ensure every transaction runs smoothly.