What Is a Discharge of Mortgage, and Why Settlement Won’t Happen Without It?
A discharge of mortgage removes your bank’s mortgage from the title so your buyer can take the property. Without it, settlement can’t happen. Here’s what it is, how long your lender needs, and why to sign the form the day you exchange.
Buying Bushfire-Prone Land in NSW: What Your Contract Is Telling You
Client Guides Buying Bushfire-Prone Land in NSW: What Your Contract Is Telling You Bushfire-prone land mapping is common across Lake Macquarie and the Hunter Region. Here’s what it means for building work and insurance. JM Justin Milligan Director, RM Property Conveyancing · 8 September 2026 · 5 min read Bushfire-prone land mapping is one […]
Anti-money laundering checks when buying or selling property: your questions answered
New anti-money laundering laws mean every conveyancer must run extra ID and source of funds checks on every client. Here’s what to expect and why.