Blog - Pearson Chambers Conveyancing

If you have spent any time at open homes around Brunswick, Glen Waverley or Point Cook, you have probably heard an agent say, 'The Section 32 is ready to view.' It sounds technical, maybe even a bit mysterious, and it can feel like one more hoop to jump through on an already stressful journey. He... Read More

What Is the Government 5% Deposit Scheme?If you live in Melbourne and you are saving every spare dollar for a first home, the government 5% deposit scheme can feel like a breath of fresh air. You no longer have to wait until you hit a full 20% deposit to buy; in many cases you can purcha... Read More

If you are buying or selling in Melbourne, the simple answer is no for most deals: from 1 January 2024, a vendor cannot pass land tax to the purchaser in a contract of sale where the sale price is under the statutory threshold amount.Any clause that tries to do so is ... Read More

Quick answer: there's no fixed expiry date in Victorian law. The certificate must be 'current' when a buyer signs the contract, which means it accurately reflects the owners corporation's position at that time. If anything material changes, the old certificate can ... Read More

After weeks of open inspections, contract reviews and finance approvals, settlement day can feel like the home stretch of your property journey in Melbourne. Yet many buyers and sellers still wonder: how long will everything actually take once the clock starts ticking? In this guide, we break dow... Read More