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Property Exchange Australia (PEXA)
Whether it is time to sell your property or you have chosen to enter into a contract to purchase, you need to consider performing settlement via PEXA. What is PEXA and E-Conveyancing? Property Exchange Australia (PEXA) was developed to replace the need for manual property settlement transactions. PEXA enables Lawyers, Conveyancers and Financial Institutions to...
Keeping you home safe with compliant smoke alarms and safety switches
When purchasing or selling your property, you must ensure that there are compliant smoke alarms and safety switches installed in the property. In Queensland, it is an offence under the Fire and Rescue Service Act 1990 if a compliant smoke alarm is not installed and under the Electrical Safety Regulation 2002, all domestic residences constructed...
Important Steps to Know When Selling Your Property
Selling your home can be Stressful Dealing with Agents and Buyers and potentially buying a new house at the same time can be daunting and stressful. While the checklist of what you are required to do is a lot shorter than if you are a Buyer there are some very important steps that can affect...
A Guide to Transferring Property Ownership
There are many situations where you might be required to transfer land. This could be giving the property as a gift to your children, setting up a trust or company for tax benefits or there has been a breakdown in your relationship. This article will assist you through the process, to ensure the transfer goes...
Buying Residential Real Estate as a Foreign Person in Australia
To begin with, a foreign person may only enter the Australian property market if their entry adds to the market—helping to support Australia’s economic growth. Therefore, the Australian government allows foreign persons to purchase only new dwellings and vacant land for development. Who needs to apply? Both foreign residents and non-residents must apply for foreign...
A Guide to Stamp Duty for First Home Buyers
Looking to buy your first home? Here’s everything you need to know about Stamp Duty. What is Stamp Duty? Stamp duty (also known as transfer duty) is a tax charged for the registered transfer of property by the State government. In Queensland, this is managed by the Office of State Revenue (OSR). Stamp duty can...