The NSW Government has on 22 April 2020 made the Electronic Transactions Amendment (COVID-19 Witnessing of Documents) Regulation 2020. Unfortunately, the regulations expire after 6 months.
1. What happens at settlement if the seller is in self-isolation at the home due to a COVID-19 infection or is under an order to do so? Usually the seller needs to provide a …
There are plenty of hidden or unexpected costs, especially if you are buying your first house. We have come up with 8 other costs than the purchase price of your home for you to watch out for.
Guest blog by Ellen Orton, Openagent.com.au If you’re a property investor, you may have heard of a range of property contracts , including property option agreements. A …
Short-term letting has become a popular side hustle or even a full-time income for many people. After it started over 10 years ago in 2008, Airbnb has become the largest …
Buying your first home is a major milestone in life. It’s now been made easier with a new government incentive called the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme that will compliment …
Pre-settlement inspections (sometimes known as final inspections) are common in the lead up to settlement of your property. Normally, you have the right to one pre-settlement …
Buying a property is exciting but when you are buying with another person, there are some important things to consider that can impact your estate planning and investment …
If you’re looking to sell soon, you might be interested in how you can add value to your home without having to spend weeks on a renovation. Fortunately, there’s a range of …
One of the most important parts of staging your home for sale or selling your home in general is making sure positive first impressions are made. If you’re looking to …
