Who pays settlement fees buyer or seller?

Who pays settlement fees buyer or seller
Standing on the threshold of settlement day often feels like finishing a marathon. You have negotiated the sale price, satisfied finance clauses and counted the sleeps until the keys change hands. Yet just before the finish line lies a less celebrated but critical topic settlement fees. Many Vict... Read More

What happens if settlement is delayed by buyer?

What happens if settlement is delayed by buyer?
Property settlement finalises your journey to owning a home. It's the day ownership legally shifts to you, the buyer, and all financial and legal matters conclude. Most buyers look forward to this milestone with excitement. But delays can happen.When you, the buyer, cause the delay, compli... Read More

Temporary off the plan duty concession

Temporary off the plan duty concession
If you're a Melbourne resident eyeing a new apartment or townhouse, there's some exciting news you won't want to miss. In October 2024, the Victorian Government rolled out a temporary off the plan duty concession, a scheme designed to shake up the property market and put more money back in buyers... Read More

What happens if finance falls through after auction?

What happens if finance falls through after auction?
Picture this: you’re at a bustling property auction in Melbourne. The energy is electric, bids are flying, and finally, the hammer drops you’ve won! That dream home in a vibrant Melbourne suburb is yours. But then, a few days later, you get a call from your lend... Read More