Buying a House in NSW: A Step by Step Guide
Buyer Guides Buying a House in NSW: A Step by Step Guide From getting your finances in order through to picking up the keys, here’s every stage of a NSW property purchase and what actually happens at each one. JM Justin Milligan Director, RM Property Conveyancing · 9 September 2026 · 12 min read Whether […]
Glossary of conveyancing terms
We help make buying and selling property a little easier. When dealing with contracts you’ll come across numerous legal terms. This handy glossary will ensure you understand the most common ones. A Planning Certificate (often referred to as a 10.7 certificate) A Planning Certificate is a certificate obtained from the local council by us and […]
Stamp duty in NSW
When you’re preparing finances to buy property, make sure you’ve calculated how much you’ll need to pay in stamp duty and know when it’s payable. Transfer duty or stamp duty as it is more commonly known in NSW, is a tax or duty that must be paid when you acquire a property – even if […]
Smoke Alarm Requirements in NSW: What Sellers Need to Know
Selling Smoke Alarm Requirements in NSW: What Sellers Need to Know One working alarm on every level is the whole legal bar. Here’s what the law actually requires, what goes wrong if you ignore it, and what doesn’t. JM Justin Milligan Director, RM Property Conveyancing · 19 September 2026 · 6 min read Smoke alarms […]
Cooling-off Period vs Finance Clause: What Each One Actually Does
A cooling-off period lets you walk away for any reason within 5 business days for 0.25%. A finance clause only helps if your lender won’t approve you. Here’s how they work together.
Title Protection Insurance in NSW
When buying a property there are many inherent risks that may cause you loss or affect your ownership. Title protection provides comprehensive cover against these risks, once settlement has taken place. It can also provide compensation for loss in value or reimbursement of expenses following a successful claim under the policy. You can arrange title […]
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Online conveyancing help There’s lots to consider when it comes to buying or selling property. Our online conveyancing help will assist you to learn about the conveyancing process. We explain the stages of conveyancing and more. Search Search Got Questions? Contact Us Blog Browse by topic Buying Property Anti-money laundering checks when buying or selling […]
How to prepare for settlement day
Buyers know how many weekends can be spent looking for the perfect property, and the relief that comes when finally, a purchase is made. Between putting up your hand and opening the front door with your new keys in your new home, there’s one last step: settlement. https://youtu.be/xngiEIy4Zco Start getting things underway early Whether that’s […]
Verification of Identity
What is verification of identity (VOI)? Starting July 1, 2016, the NSW Government introduced new verification requirements for all buyers and sellers of property in NSW. It’s known as Verification of Identity or VOI for short. What documents can be used to verify identity? The easiest and most common documents are: Birth certificate or passport […]
First Home Buyers Grant NSW & Stamp Duty NSW
The NSW Government offers grants to first home buyers, second home and off-the-plan buyers. These grants can change at any time, so take the time to understand your costs before making an offer on your next home. For accurate and up to date information relating to the current government grants (including the first home buyers […]