Blog - Pearson Chambers Conveyancing

Buying a home in Melbourne is exciting, and a little nerve racking. After you have budgeted for the price, you still face a maze of extra costs that appear close to settlement. Some are predictable, others are not. This guide explains how to recognise the most common "hidden" transfer fees and ta... Read More

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

If you've found 'the one' in Thornbury, Bentleigh or maybe out near Werribee, there's a good chance you still need to sell your current place to fund the move. That is where a 'subject to sale' offer can help. It lets you make an offer to buy, on the condition that your own home sells within a se... Read More

If you own, or you're buying, an apartment or townhouse in Melbourne, you've probably asked the same thing everyone asks at some point: 'what is considered common property in strata?' It sounds simple. Yet the answer lives in the fine print, the drawings, and a few rules that only really make sen... Read More

You have an offer on your home in Brunswick, or you are about to list an investment unit in Southbank. The agent starts chasing you for an 'ATO clearance certificate'. If you are thinking, what is an ATO clearance certificate and why does it matter, you are not alone.An ATO clearance certi... Read More