Changing Tenants in Common Shares in Victoria

Changing Tenants-in-Common Shares in Victoria
The names on your Victorian title will stay the same, but you've agreed to change the ownership percentages. Before arranging the transfer, make clear what each person owns now and what each should own afterwards.The short answer: Existing tenants in common can transf... Read More

Swapping Home Ownership in Victoria: What to Prepare

Swapping Home Ownership in Victoria: What to Prepare
Similar property values and a small cash adjustment can make a permanent home exchange seem straightforward. Before committing, gather the records for both homes.The short answer: A permanent swap of separately owned Victorian homes involves a transfer of each property. The documents ... Read More

Seller Hasn't Settled on the Home? Check Your Contract

Seller Hasn't Settled on the Home? Check Your Contract
The person offering you a home hasn't yet completed their own purchase of that same property. Before you sign, you need to understand their right to sell and what happens to your purchase if theirs is delayed or falls through.The short answer: A seller's name missing ... Read More

Expired Lease on Title? Victorian Buyer Checks

Expired Lease on Title? Victorian Buyer Checks
An end date years in the past can make a lease entry look harmless. If it still appears on the title of a Victorian home you want to buy, establish what has actually ended before signing.The short answer: An old expiry date alone doesn't establish that a lease no long... Read More