Recovering costs from the seller after settlement The Electricity Regulations 1947 (WA) require a seller of residential property to install at least 2 residual current
Congratulations! The settlement of your property is a big achievement, and it’s time to move on! How soon you need to vacate the property depends on the terms
Buying off-the-plan certainly has appeal! There is no denying that there are attractive pro’s, but in an uncertain market, can you really be sure that the
So, you are about to sign a contract for an off-the-plan investment property. You’ve found the perfect rental property! Or, so you think. How well do you know
Imagine a world where you could safely assume that a property bought off-the-plan would be worth more at settlement, than when you signed up for it. There’s the
The Attorney General and Minister for Commerce Michael Mischin has today announced the abolition of the Settlement Agents Act Scale following a review by the
What does it mean to buy “off the plan”? Explore our previous article to find out. This article aims to summarise some of the many
The owner of a large vacant block wishes to chop it up into small parcels (lots) and sell each new lot. However, the owner has
If you are thinking of buying a property, taking out title insurance may be a valuable option to consider. There are many risks involved in
What is transfer duty? Transfer duty is a state government tax imposed on all dutiable transactions over dutiable property in Western Australia. Most transfers of
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