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

Cooling Off Period Victoria

cooling off period victoria
Signing a contract of sale can feel like the ultimate leap of faith. One moment you are picturing brunch on your new Carlton balcony, the next you are wondering whether you moved too fast. Fortunately, Victoria's three day cooling off period exists for precisely this moment of buyer's remorse. Th... Read More

How Long Does a Caveat Last in Victoria?

How Long Does a Caveat Last in Victoria?
Imagine you have just shaken hands on a smart weatherboard in Coburg. You are picturing weekend barbecues, your dog snoozing in the sun, maybe even a veggie patch by spring. Then your conveyancer rings: the title search shows a caveat. Settlement stalls, your plans wobble, and stress levels climb... Read More