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When a purchaser named in a contract wants to nominate an additional purchaser or a full substitute to complete a property purchase in Victoria, most people assume it’s a simple paperwork exercise: sign a Nomination Form, hand over the contract, done. In many cases that’s true. However, under the Duties Act 2000 (Vic), a nomination […]
When you buy off the plan, you’re purchasing a property based on a subdivision plan that hasn’t been registered. Essentially, you’re buying a property that doesn’t exist yet—it’s just a ‘plan.’ The property can be vacant land, a unit, apartment or townhouse that has not yet been built or completed. It is based on the plans
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With many people going away on holidays or settling in for a relaxing Christmas period, there tends to be a mass slowdown in house buying activity at the end of December and throughout January. So, if you’re using the Christmas holidays to try to search for your first or next home, then there could be
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When buying a property, it’s important to own that property in a way that aligns with your estate planning goals. Should you own property jointly, solely, or as tenants in common? Understanding the pros and cons of different ownership options can help you make informed decisions about how your assets will be distributed on your
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