Blog - Pearson Chambers Conveyancing

If you have been house hunting around St Kilda, Elwood or Hawthorn and spotted a listing that says 'stratum title', you are looking at an older style of ownership that still pops up across Melbourne. In simple terms, a stratum title usually gives you two things at once: ownership of your individu... Read More

The short answerIn Melbourne, a 'strata title' property is simply a home you own inside a larger complex, where you share parts of the land or building with your neighbours. You own your individual lot outright, and you also share ownership of the common bits, like hallways, driveways, l... Read More

The Short AnswerIn most Melbourne purchases, the final inspection is your last check that the place you are buying is in the same condition as when you signed, fair wear and tear aside. It is not a magic button that lets you cancel the deal on the spot.If you uncover issues, the u... Read More

Buying or selling a home in Melbourne should feel exciting, not like you are wrestling a ring binder on a packed tram. The trick is to know which papers matter, gather them early, and tick them off in a steady order. Below is the only checklist you will need, whether you are settling on a Brunswi... Read More

If you're house hunting around Melbourne, you'll hear one word as often as 'auction': conveyancer. Friends nudge you to get one. Agents ask who yours is. Lenders want their details. It's easy to nod along, then wonder quietly what a conveyancer actually does and when you should call one. Here's t... Read More