Conveyancing Guides

Conveyancing Guides · Page 11

Practical, plain-English guides to conveyancing in Australia, covering settlement, contracts, stamp duty, title searches and the specific schemes available to first home buyers.

22 October 2025

Positive Covenants vs Restrictive Covenants Explained

The legal difference between positive and restrictive covenants on a property title, and why one binds future owners more reliably than the other.

PEXA Electronic Settlement Explained

What PEXA electronic settlement is, how it works across Australian states and territories, and what changes for buyers and sellers at settlement.

Northern Territory First Home Owner Discount Scheme

How the Northern Territory first home owner stamp duty discount generally works, who it tends to suit, and how it differs from other NT buyer assistance.

Queensland Foreign Acquirer Duty Explained

How additional foreign acquirer duty applies on top of standard transfer duty for foreign persons and entities buying residential property in Queensland.

Conveyancer Trust Account Rules Explained

How conveyancer trust accounts work in Australia, the audit rules that apply in each state, and the client protections available if something goes wrong.

An Apartment Buyer's Strata Checklist

Key strata records and questions to check before buying an apartment or unit, including levies, meeting minutes, by-laws and building defect history.

A Checklist for Reviewing a Vendor Statement

A practical checklist for reviewing a vendor statement or disclosure document before you sign, covering title, zoning, rates, easements and building works.

Buying a Car Wash or Car Yard Commercial Site

Due diligence for buying a car wash or car yard commercial site, covering environmental site checks, zoning conditions, lease terms and GST treatment.

Victoria Off-the-Plan Stamp Duty Concession Explained

How Victoria calculates land transfer duty on off-the-plan purchases using the contract price minus unincurred construction costs, explained simply.

Adverse Possession Explained

What adverse possession means in Australian property law, how a claim is made, and why it matters when buying, selling or holding land long-term.

First Home Buyer Checklist: Victoria

A step-by-step checklist for first home buyers in Victoria, covering grants, concessions, finance, inspections and the conveyancing process ahead.

Using Equity in One Property to Buy Another

How lenders assess and register usable equity in an existing property when you use it to help fund the purchase of another one at settlement.

Planning Certificates Explained

What a planning certificate shows about zoning, hazards and development controls, and why reviewing one matters before you buy or sell a property.

Buying Property Near a Mine or Resource Project

What to check before buying near a mine or resource project, including tenements, access rights, noise and dust, and disclosure obligations.

WA Foreign Transfer Duty Surcharge Explained

How Western Australia's foreign transfer duty surcharge applies to foreign buyers of residential property, and who is affected by the extra duty.

ACT Commercial Transfer Duty Thresholds Explained

How commercial transfer duty works in the ACT, the tax-free threshold for lower-value transactions, and why that threshold keeps rising over time.

Documents You Need for Settlement: A Checklist

A clear checklist of the documents buyers, sellers and conveyancers need ready before settlement, from identification to loan and insurance paperwork.

Guarantor Home Loans and Title Implications

How a guarantor home loan affects title, mortgage registration and settlement, and what conveyancers need from a guarantor before contracts exchange.

Conveyancer vs Solicitor: What Is the Difference

How a licensed conveyancer differs from a property solicitor, when you need a solicitor instead, and how each is regulated across Australia.

Professional Indemnity Insurance for Conveyancers Explained

Why conveyancers must hold professional indemnity insurance, what it covers, and how it protects clients if a mistake happens during a transaction.

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