Why Do You Need A Strata Report?
How strata fees work in NSW, what changed in strata law in 2025 and 2026, and what to check in the strata report before you buy.
Can you use the same conveyancer as the seller?
Although it may seem that having the same solicitor when buying or selling a property could speed up the conveyancing process, save time and decrease paperwork, this practice can lead to complications.
How to Prepare for Settlement in NSW
Settlement day is largely automatic. The work is in the six weeks before it. Here’s the checklist we run through with every NSW buyer, from booking your bank in to the final inspection.
What does a conveyancer do?
A conveyancer is a legal professional licensed specifically to handle the settlement and title transfer process of a property to ensure legal requirements are met.
What Is a Deposit Bond and How Does It Work?
Are you thinking of buying a property but may not have the cash required for the deposit? Find out how deposit bonds work and how to get one.
What Is a Purchaser Declaration? The NSW Form Every Buyer Signs
Every purchaser in NSW signs a purchaser declaration. It tells Revenue NSW whether you are a foreign person, and that answer decides whether 9% surcharge purchaser duty applies.
10.7 Planning Certificates: What are they and when do I need one?
Why is a 10.7 Planning Certificate important, what does it contain and how do I obtain one?
The 2026 NSW Contract for Sale: What Changed and Why It Matters
With changes to the Conveyancing (Sale of Land) Regulation 2022, the Law Society of New South Wales has released a 2022 edition of the Contract for Sale and Purchase of Land in New South Wales.
Buying property at an auction in NSW
Auctions can sometimes seem daunting, not least because there is no cooling off period. If the gavel comes down and you are the highest bidder, you are bound to go through with the purchase. As long as you have your solicitor look over the contract for sale before you bid, there is no reason an […]
What is the Home Building Compensation Fund?
The Home Building Compensation Fund provides insurance for residential building projects in NSW.