Electronic or e-Conveyancing? Not a problem.

        In recent times, we have successfully completed electronic conveyancing settlements for our clients through use of the PEXA e-Conveyancing Platform. What does this mean to you? Well, for one, it can reduce the need for buyers to deliver bank cheques to us for settlement, saving them time and hassle. Essentially, all Land […]

Should I obtain “title insurance”?

At Conveyancing Excellence, we strive to protect the interests of our clients. One small one we do this is by recommending that our purchasers obtain title insurance over their properties. Here’s a good example as to how title insurance came in very handy for clients of ours, Nick and Lyn, last year when they bought […]

“The Block” 2016

After many seasons of watching Channel Nine’s The Block, I was delighted to recently be invited to inspect the apartments at 164 Ingles Street in Port Melbourne. As filming is still taking place and all the rooms have not been publicly revealed as yet, I am duty bound to keep the details of the apartments […]

Changes for properties $2million or over from 1 July 2016

With property prices still increasing across most Melbourne suburbs and the steady number of foreign purchasers entering the property market, new legislation has been passed that will impact a number of future property transactions. Here is a succinct summary of the changes from Cheltenham accounting firm, Vawdrey Axton Turner: “Buyers to withhold tax for ATO when buying certain […]

Building a new fence?

Here is a good summary by Vanessa Paech regarding rules and procedures governing boundary fences between neighbours in Victoria. It is wise to talk to your neighbour first before making changes to your fences. Remember – they are your neighbours and they know where you live! “…neighbours will generally be required to contribute equally to construction […]

Stamp duty & land tax increase for overseas buyers effective tomorrow

Following the 2015/2016 State Budget,  the SRO’s changes for overseas buyer become effective 1 July 2015, as explained below: “2015-16 State Budget The Victorian Government 2015-16 State Budget has announced changes to land tax, land transfer duty (stamp duty) and motor vehicle duty. A 3 per cent surcharge will apply to foreign purchasers when they […]