Conveyancing Guides · Page 2
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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How Much Does Subdivision Cost?
What subdivision costs in 2026, line by line: permit and council fees, contributions, water charges, registration and conveyancing, with a Casey example.
Read More 12 October 2026How to Transfer a Property Title in Australia
To transfer a property title you lodge a signed transfer with the land registry and pay any duty. How it works for sales, gifts, separation and death.
Read More 12 October 2026How Much Does It Cost to Add a Name to a Property Title?
Adding a name to a title costs a registry fee ($104 to $496 in most states), any duty on the share, conveyancing and lender fees. 2026-27 fees by state.
Read More 12 October 2026Can You Sell Property Before Probate Is Granted in NSW?
Yes. A NSW executor can market and usually exchange before probate, but settlement waits for the Supreme Court grant. Timing, contract terms and LRS forms.
Read More 12 October 2026How to Avoid Stamp Duty in QLD (Legally)
You can only avoid stamp duty in Queensland through a concession or exemption. Who pays, current QLD rates, who is eligible and lawful ways to pay less.
Read More 12 October 2026Do Pensioners Pay Stamp Duty?
Pensioners pay stamp duty in most states. Only Victoria, the ACT, the NT and SA (for downsizers) offer relief. State-by-state rules and limits for 2026.
Read More 12 October 2026Who Pays GST on the Sale of Commercial Property?
The seller is liable for GST on a commercial property sale, but the contract decides who bears it. Going concerns, the margin scheme and settlement.
Read More 12 October 2026Can an SA Council Make You Pull Down an Unapproved Shed?
An SA council can order an unapproved shed fixed or removed, and no number of years makes it legal. The time limits in the Act, and what owners should do.
Read More 12 October 2026Why Do Body Corporate Levies Increase?
Body corporate levies rise with insurance, running costs, sinking fund needs, repairs and defects. How levies are set, and what to check before you buy.
Read More 2 July 2026Vendor Disclosure Statement Requirements by State
What sellers must disclose in each state, and what buyers can do when the vendor statement is missing or incomplete. No policy covers it: the law does.
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 2026What Is a Torrens Title? Torrens vs Old System Title in NSW
Torrens title means ownership recorded on a state-guaranteed register. How it works across Australia, how NSW old system title differs and how it converts.
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.
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