Blog - Pearson Chambers Conveyancing

We get asked this by renters who have just had a surprisingly good call from their landlord: 'Would you like to buy the place?' It can feel simpler than a normal Melbourne purchase, because you already know the home, but the legal steps still matter.... Read More

A closure notice arrives from your conveyancing firm, but your Victorian property settlement is still ahead. The immediate task is to find the records and establish who, if anyone, has accepted responsibility for the unfinished work.... Read More

You expected your Victorian sale to leave money over, but the settlement figures show you need to contribute funds instead. Before transferring anything, work out the exact shortfall and check which amounts have already been counted.... Read More

The sale is signed, the open home board is down, and then the buyer asks to cut the deposit or pay it weeks later. A friendly ‘yes’ can change a term you were relying on, so this is one request to check before answering.The short answer: A buyer can ask to... Read More

An email headed ‘finance declined’ has arrived, asking you to return the buyer’s deposit on your Victorian home. Before replying, place the message, every attachment and the signed contract side by side.... Read More