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Is Now the Right Time to Buy Property?
With further interest rate cuts on the horizon for 2025 and stable property pricing, especially in Sydney, is now the right time to buy? Deciding whether now is a good time to buy property depends on your financial situation, goals, and risk tolerance, as the market...
Land Tax and The Holiday Home
Owning a holiday home is a dream for many people, offering both an escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and the potential for capital growth over time. However, the pleasures of holiday home ownership comes with financial responsibilities. In many...
Buying a property at auction – Things you need to know BEFORE the auction day
Buying a property can be an intimidating process, especially at an auction where you are competing with other buyers and there is no cooling-off period. Many properties are sold at auction, particularly in a rising market, so it is important for buyers to understand...
First Home Buyer Assistance (NSW)
Buyers in New South Wales (NSW) often struggle to purchase their first homes, hardly surprising given that the average property price in the state is now over a million dollars. To help first home buyers into the property market, the NSW Government has offered various...
Do It Yourself Conveyancing – Should you?
In short, the answer is YES however it is not recommended. Most people will employ a conveyancer. For most people, buying or selling property is one of the largest financial transactions they will ever make, and the conveyancing process is usually undertaken with the...
New laws for Short-Term Rental Accommodation NSW
The New South Wales Government has introduced a statewide regulatory framework for short-term rental accommodation, titled State Environmental Planning Policy (Affordable Rental Housing) Amendment (Short-Term Rental Accommodation) 2021 (STRA). The framework regulates...
The law of easements – why you should know what they are
Many people have heard of an easement, but what is it? In general terms, it is a right to use property belonging to someone else. Ordinarily, we think of property rights as sacred - why should anyone else be able to use my property? However, an easement is an...