Do you need a conveyancer before going to auction?

Do you need a conveyancer before going to auction
If you have been spending your Saturdays trailing through open homes across Melbourne, you will know how quickly an auction campaign moves. One minute you are admiring the north light in a Brunswick terrace, the next the agent is handing you a contract and talking about bidder cards. So do you re... Read More

Do all owners have to agree to sell a house?

Do all owners have to agree to sell a house?
Short answer: If you want to sell the whole property, yes, every registered proprietor must agree or give someone written authority to act for them. If one owner refuses and you cannot sort it out, the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) can make orders to sell or ... Read More

Can you change your mind after settlement?

Can you change your mind after settlement?
If you have just bought a home in Melbourne and wake up the next morning thinking you have made a mistake, you are not the first. Property decisions are emotional as well as financial. The big question is simple: can you change your mind after settlement?The short ans... Read More

Victorian Homebuyer Fund

Victorian Homebuyer Fund
House hunting in Melbourne can feel like trying to board a tram that is already pulling away. You sprint, you wave, you miss out, and the next one is even more crowded. The Victorian Homebuyer Fund (VHF) is meant to give you a running start. If you have a small deposit, the State can chip in as a... Read More

Can conveyancing fees be added to mortgage?

Can conveyancing fees be added to mortgage
There is a special kind of glow that comes with winning a Melbourne property. Maybe you edged out the last bidder at a Carlton auction, or secured an off market gem in Bentleigh. Either way, euphoria can fade the moment you meet the long list of extras that sit outside the headline price. Stamp d... Read More