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swimming pool laws victoria

The Building Amendment (Swimming Pool and Spa) Regulations 2019 commenced on 1 December 2019. The new laws have been introduced to ensure compliance with existing safety barrier laws and to reduce incidents of drowning in private swimming pools and spas. The new regulations introduce new requirements for property owners which are set out below. 1. Mandatory registration of swimming pools and spas Effective 1 December 2019, it will be mandatory for all owners to register their swimming pools and spas […]

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sunset clause changes in Victoria

A contract of sale is understandably important and is at the centre of the property purchase or sale process. It lists the relevant details of the buyer and seller, terms and conditions and inclusions. The types of terms and conditions present in a contract differ between existing dwellings and dwellings yet to be constructed (off-the-plan) are different. What is a “sunset clause”? Until recently, most contracts of sale for off-the-plan dwellings contained a time cap on how long the developer […]

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pre purchase building inspection in melbourne

The Right to Cool Off (Cooling Off Laws in Victoria) Most of us are aware of the purchaser’s right to change their mind after signing a contract to purchase real estate (even if the vendor hasn’t signed anything to accept your offer).

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section 27 statement in conveyancing melbourne

Sometimes things don’t go exactly to plan, particularly when you’re buying or selling property. If you’ve signed a contract to sell your property but it hasn’t settled yet, you may find yourself wanting access to your deposit a little earlier. Your reasons for this may be because you want to purchase a new home or make an investment, for example. When you sell a property, the buyer usually pays a deposit when they agree to buy the property. This deposit […]

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property settlement statement

The most exciting part of any property purchase is the settlement day. This is the day that buyer finally gets the keys to their new property and sellers are paid the amount that is owing. But there’s a lot more involved in the land settlement process than meets the eye. What is a settlement? Real estate settlement happens when the land is transferred over to the buyer. Settlement day usually marks the end of the transaction. Aside from handing over […]

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legal books

Conveyancing is full of legal jargon. Whether purchasing your first property or selling your home, the technical jargon can be overwhelming. At Provey, we make the conveyancing process as simple and stress-free for our clients as possible. We have compiled a short list of property terms below to help. The list is by no means a full list of all the jargon used, so feel free list out any other terms you wish to have clarified in the comments section […]

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buying an apartment

An off the plan purchase is a purchase of a dwelling (house, apartment or townhouse) or land prior to its construction or subdivision. Purchasing off-the-plan can sometimes enable you to enter the property market at a lower price (albeit not always the case). This is possible as developers offer lower prices and financial incentives (such as rebates) in order to secure enough pre-sales to start the project. Thus, providing a great opportunity for both investors and home buyers. Whilst there […]

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diy conveyancing can be stressful

Buying and selling property is expensive. There’s stamp duty, bank fees and conveyancing costs to consider. It’s understandable why you may contemplate whether you can do your own Conveyancing to save some money. But before you decide to DIY conveyancing, it’s worth asking yourself two questions: Can I do my own conveyancing? Should I DIY conveyancing? Can you DIY conveyancing? The short answer is yes. It is possible to do your own conveyancing in Victoria, at least for the moment. […]

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thinking in front of conveyancing application

If you’re buying or selling a property you will need conveyancing. Conveyancing involves the preparation and lodgement of all the necessary paperwork to transfer the title of your property. When you buy or sell property there are several other important things to consider as well as the property law related paperwork. They include forms for the titles office, taxation matters, your bank loan and mortgage documents. To help you complete the conveyancing you can use either a solicitor or a […]