What does clear title mean?

What does clear title mean?
You are standing at an open for inspection in Brunswick or Point Cook. The agent waves a brochure and says something like, 'It is a clean, clear title, nothing to worry about'. Everyone nods, but you may walk away wondering what that actually means for you when you sign a contract.The phra... Read More

First Home Buyer Melbourne

First Home Buyer Melbourne
It is a chilly Saturday in Melbourne. You are standing on a cracked concrete driveway in Reservoir, clutching a takeaway coffee, trying to look calm while the auctioneer warms up the crowd. A tram rattles past at the end of the street. Your heart is thumping, your... Read More

Are conveyancing searches necessary?

are conveyancing searches necessary
You have found a place you like. You have walked through a busy Saturday inspection, squeezed past other buyers, stared at the kitchen trying to picture your life there, and now you are talking contracts and settlement dates.Somewhere in that flurry, someone mentions "searches" and a few h... Read More

What happens after signing contract for house?

What happens after signing contract for house?
You've just signed the contract for a house in Melbourne. The agent is smiling, your heart is still racing, and there's a photo of you in front of the 'Sold' board ready for Instagram.Then the big question hits: what actually happens now? Are you locked in, can you change your mind, and wh... Read More