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6# TIPS TO HELP YOU BUY A PROPERTY IN 2024
Whether you are buying in Queensland, New South Wales, or Victoria, we have listed the top six tips to help you secure your dream property. 1. BUILD THE RIGHT TEAM
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TRANSFER DUTY QLD, NSW & VIC
Transfer duty (also known as stamp duty or, in Victoria, land transfer duty) is a state tax charged when purchasing property in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria. Before purchasing
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DO NOT FLUSH YOUR MONEY DOWN THE TOILET – IT PAYS TO ENSURE IT WILL NOT BE DEEMED TO BE A FOREIGN ENTITY
When purchasing residential property in Queensland, New South Wales or Victoria, significant additional taxes may be payable if the buying entity is deemed foreign. We’ve set out a break down
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NEW QLD BODY CORPORATE RULES – IT’S GOOD NEWS FOR PET OWNERS
From 1 May 2024, reforms to the Body Corporate and Community Management Act (BCCM Act) will commence. Amongst other changes, the reforms clarify that body corporate by-laws cannot prohibit the
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WHEN IS THE AGENT ENTITLED TO CHARGE THEIR COMMISSION IN QUEENSLAND?
A selling agent will be entitled to charge commission and costs in accordance with the Form 6 Appointment and Reappointment of a Property Agent that you sign with them when
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BUYING A PROPERTY WITH A JETTY OR PONTOON
Before buying your dream waterfront property, there are a few legal issues to consider if the property comes with a jetty or pontoon. 1. Are there any leases associated with
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BEEN OFFERED A REBATE OR AN INCENTIVE TO BUY A NEW APARTMENT IN QLD?
In Queensland sometimes to encourage sales, developers may offer a rebate (or other incentives such as gift cards or the payment of your transfer duty) if you meet eligibility criteria,
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5# TIPS TO ENSURE YOU HAVE A SEAMLESS SALE
Whether you are selling in Queensland, New South Wales, or Victoria, we have listed the top five tips to ensure your sale goes smoothly. 1. SPRUCE UP YOUR PROPERTY Before
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9# DIFFERENCES IN CONVEYANCING BETWEEN QLD, NSW & VIC
Australia might be one country, however there are substantial differences when it comes to the law around property transactions across the States. 1. WHO PREPARES THE CONTRACT OF SALE In