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Conveyancing Tips – Things to Consider Before Signing the Contract of Sale:

Conveyancing Tips – Things to Consider Before Signing the Contract of Sale:

So you’ve spent countless weekends scouring the suburbs of Brisbane, or the Gold Coast for that perfect property and you think you’ve finally found ‘the one’ and are ready to put in an offer and sign a contract of sale. It’s right about now that you need to tap the brakes every so slightly. There’s no point rushing in and signing your name, as the entire conveyancing process will be dictated by this contract, so you want to make sure you’ve got it right before signing.

Facing Your Fears - The Conveyancing Process for First Home Buyers:

Facing Your Fears - The Conveyancing Process for First Home Buyers:

Are you a first homebuyer looking to dip your toe into the property market, but find that fear is holding you back? Making that decision to spend such a large amount of money can be daunting, but our conveyancing solicitors are more than happy to talk you through the process and ease your mind before you sign that all important contract of sale.

Renting to Friends - Could you be your friend’s landlord?

Renting to Friends - Could you be your friend’s landlord?

Here’s an interest article our conveyancing solicitors recently stumbled across while researching property trends – ‘Young Australians rent to friends to afford mortgage’.

Gold Coast Suburb Profile – Robina:

Gold Coast Suburb Profile – Robina:

The suburb of Robina is proving to be one of the most popular on the Gold Coast for its diverse offering, excess of recreational facilities, education options, medical facilities and retail offerings. The home is popular with families and professionals due to its central placement on the Gold Coast and links to the beachside suburbs to the East and direct highway access to the West.

Changes for First Home Buyers in Queensland:

Changes for First Home Buyers in Queensland:

The Queensland State Government has recently announced changes to the grant available for first home buyers in Queensland, with the grant formally known as the ‘Great Start Grant’ being replaced with the ‘Queensland First Home Owners’ Grant’ from 1 July 2016.

Gold Coast Suburb Profile – Runaway Bay:

Gold Coast Suburb Profile – Runaway Bay:

A world away from the bright lights, dizzying heights and flocks of tourists lies the quiet suburb of Runaway Bay, offering all the best the Gold Coast has to offer, without the crowds. With the Broadwater lapping at its shores, Runaway Bay is a boaties heaven, offering direct Broadwater access, as well as large open spaces, internationally recognised sporting venues and a large, local shopping centre.

Applying For a Mortgage – Tips for First Home Buyers:

Applying For a Mortgage – Tips for First Home Buyers:

Are you a first home buyer? Are you looking to dip your toe into the property ownership pond? Wanting to settle some roots and raise a family?

If so, then we’re sure that the thing that has crossed your mind more than once is ‘how am I going to afford to buy a property?!’