Conveyancing Guides
Practical, plain-English guides to conveyancing in Australia, covering settlement, contracts, stamp duty, title searches and the specific schemes available to first home buyers.
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Vendor Disclosure Statement Requirements by State
What vendors must legally disclose to buyers before signing, and how disclosure statement requirements differ across Australian states and territories.
Read More 2 July 2026Torrens Title Indefeasibility Explained
What indefeasibility of title means under Australia's Torrens system, how it protects registered owners, and its limited exceptions buyers should know.
Read More 2 July 2026Vendor Finance Arrangements Explained
How vendor finance instalment contracts work, when title transfers, and what protects both buyer and seller until the final payment is made.
Read More 2 July 2026Registered Plan vs Deposited Plan Explained
What deposited and registered plans are, how they define a property's legal boundaries, and why the reference matters when buying or selling land.
Read More 2 July 2026Buying a Childcare Centre Property
What to check before buying a childcare centre property, from licensing continuity and staff ratios to lease terms, zoning and operator due diligence.
Read More 1 July 2026Torrens Title vs Old System Title in NSW
What Old System title is, why almost all NSW land is now under Torrens title, and what a buyer should check when a property is still Old System.
Read More 1 July 2026What ARNECC and National E-Conveyancing Standards Mean for You
What ARNECC is, how its Model Participation Rules and Operating Requirements shape e-conveyancing today, and what it means for your settlement.
Read More 1 July 2026What Happens If Your Finance Falls Through
What happens if your home loan approval collapses before settlement, how finance clauses work, and practical options if you can no longer proceed.
Read More 1 July 2026What Happens If the Property Is Damaged Before Settlement
What happens when a house or unit is damaged by fire, storm or flood after exchange but before settlement, who bears the risk, and what buyers should do.
Read More 1 July 2026NSW Foreign Purchaser Surcharge Duty Explained
How NSW surcharge purchaser duty applies on top of standard transfer duty for foreign persons buying residential property, and who counts as foreign.
Read More 29 June 2026Transferring Property After Bankruptcy Discharge
How property is dealt with once a bankruptcy ends, including trustee releases, buying back an interest, and why transfer duty still applies.
Read More 28 June 2026Buying Property at Auction in Australia
What you need to sort out before auction day, including finance, inspections and contract review, since there is no cooling-off once the hammer falls.
Read More 27 June 2026Easements of Light and Air Explained
What an easement of light and air is, why most cannot be created today, and how to check whether one affects a property before you buy or build.
Read More 26 June 2026Deposit Bond vs Cash Deposit Explained
How a deposit bond compares with a cash deposit when exchanging contracts, including cost, eligibility and when a bond may not be accepted by a vendor.
Read More 25 June 2026Gazumping Explained and How to Avoid It
Why sellers can sometimes accept a better offer before contracts are exchanged, what causes it, and practical ways to protect your position when buying.
Read More 24 June 2026Lenders Mortgage Insurance and Settlement
How lenders mortgage insurance is arranged, paid and reflected in settlement figures when a buyer borrows a high proportion of the purchase price.
Read More 23 June 2026Auction Clearance Rate Seasonality Explained
Why auction clearance rates rise and fall through the year, and what the seasonal pattern actually means for buyers, sellers and settlement timing.
Read More 20 June 2026Buying a House and Land Package
House and land packages usually involve two contracts and a staged settlement, adding checks a standard established home purchase does not require.
Read More 19 June 2026Client Protection Funds Explained
Client protection funds compensate consumers if a conveyancer or solicitor misuses trust money. Here is how these funds work across Australia.
Read More 18 June 2026Overdue Strata Fees at Settlement
What happens when a seller has unpaid strata fees at settlement, how levy adjustments work, and the checks a conveyancer runs to protect both parties.
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