What are Easements and How Do They Impact Land Rights?
Easements are legal rights that allow another party to use part of your land for a specific purpose, such as...
What are Restrictive Covenants and How Do They Affect Property Use?
Restrictive covenants are legal restrictions recorded on a property’s title that limit how land can be used or developed. In...
What Should I Know Before Buying a Property Off the Plan?
Before buying off the plan, understand that you are committing based on plans, not a finished property. Key risks include...
What are Conveyancing Searches and Do I Need Them?
Conveyancing searches are checks made with councils, authorities, and service providers to uncover issues not shown on the title, such...
What is Contemporaneous Settlement in Conveyancing?
The main difference between a vendor deposit and a bank deposit is purpose. A contemporaneous settlement occurs when you sell...
What Chattels are Included in a Property Sale?
Chattels are movable items included only if the contract lists them. Typical chattels include freestanding appliances, furniture, rugs, and potted...