Sundry Fee

sundry fee
Buying or selling property in Melbourne is exciting, yet the paperwork and fees can feel bewildering. Most people budget for stamp duty and the conveyancer's headline fee, but a line item called a sundry fee often catches clients off-guard. Because it is usually modest sometimes ... Read More

How to do a title search in Victoria?

How to do a title search in Victoria
Buying, selling, or refinancing property in Melbourne always involves one small yet powerful document the certificate of title Victoria. It proves who owns the land, lists mortgages and caveats, and sets out any restrictions on its use. Before you sign a contract or lodge a ... Read More

Restrictive Covenant Victoria

Restrictive Covenant Victoria
Buying or owning property in Melbourne is exciting, but it can also reveal hidden strings attached to the land title. One of the most common and most misunderstood is the restrictive covenant. These historical promises, often dating back a century or more, can stop you from building a second dwel... Read More

Do I Need a Conveyancer to Sell My House?

Do I Need a Conveyancer to Sell My House?
Selling a home in Melbourne is exciting, but it also involves a maze of legal obligations, tight deadlines, and paperwork that must be perfect the first time. One of the earliest questions vendors ask is whether they must engage a professional conveyancer or solicitor, or whether th... Read More

Do I Need a Conveyancer to Buy a House?

Do I Need a Conveyancer to Buy a House?
Buying a home in Melbourne is exciting, yet the paperwork can feel like a maze. One of the first decisions you will face is whether to bring a conveyancer on board. Below we unpack what a conveyancer does, whether Victorian law forces you to hire one and why most buyers still choose professional ... Read More