Proposed stamp duty changes from 1 July 2017
Here is a helpful summary of the stamp duty changes which are anticipated to soon come into effect (Source : State Revenue Office, Victoria) Victorian Budget announcements The Victorian Budget 2017-18 includes a number of measures that impact legislation administered by the SRO. These measures have to be approved by the Victorian Parliament before they can begin. […]
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 […]