Blog - Pearson Chambers Conveyancing

If you have ever stared at a thick contract or Section 32 statement and felt your stomach drop, you are not alone. In Melbourne, most people only buy or sell a handful of properties in their lifetime. The paperwork, the jargon, the deadlines, the money moving around it is a lot.That is whe... Read More

Buying or selling a place in Melbourne is not just a stack of paperwork. It is late night realestate.com.au scrolling, nervous Saturdays at auctions, and that "are we really doing this?" moment when you sign.Your conveyancer is the person quietly steering all of that from behind the scenes... Read More

Short answer: Legally, no.There is no rule in Victoria that forces you to hire a conveyancer before you bid at auction.Practically, you really should.When you buy at auction in Victoria there is no cooling off period. Once your bid wins and the contracts are signed, the sale ... Read More

If you have just signed (or are about to sign) a contract on a place in Melbourne, your head is probably spinning with dates.Cooling off date. Finance date. Building inspection date. Settlement date.A lot of buyers quietly assume that settlement date and finance date are basically t... Read More

What Does "Due Diligence" Actually Mean?When people say 'do your due diligence', they're talking about a simple idea. It means taking reasonable steps to investigate a property before you're stuck with it. In real life, that's less about fancy reports and more about asking the right ques... Read More