Suburb Profiles
Jesse Inns
Gold Coast Suburb Profile - Hope Island

Hope Island is one of the Gold Coast’s most exclusive suburbs. Home to an enclave of exclusive housing estates, such as Sanctuary Cove and Hope Island Resort, with several world class golf courses meandering in between.

Gold Coast Suburb Profile - Hope Island
Property Law
Jesse Inns
Selling a Property – Why It’s Smart to Use ...

The property website Domain are currently running a series of articles on selling a property, covering aspects from presentation and market advise, to sales tactics and the conveyancing process itself.

Selling a Property – Why It’s Smart to Use Professionals:
Legal News
Jesse Inns
Teneriffe Festival 2018 - Celebrating ...

Brisbane came alive this weekend for the annual Teneriffe Festival. The streets were lined with a festival of food, markets and entertainment.

Teneriffe Festival 2018 - Celebrating Brisbane's History
Property Law
Jesse Inns
Conveyancing Tips – Things to Consider Before ...

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.

Conveyancing Tips – Things to Consider Before Signing the Contract of Sale:
Property Law
Jesse Inns
Selling Your Property - Tips to Make the ...

So you’ve had your property on the market for a while and have now signed a contract of sale and sold your property. First of all congratulations on the sale! While getting that offer may be exciting at first, we’re sure that a bit of stress is beginning to creep into your mind as you start to consider the long list of things you now have to take care.

Selling Your Property - Tips to Make the Conveyancing Process Easier:

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Calculating the Settlement Amount – Water and Sewerage Charges:

Calculating the Settlement Amount – Water and Sewerage Charges:

Continuing on with our look at calculating the settlement amount as part of the conveyancing process, we’ll now take a look at the water and sewerage charges and water usage charges for the Gold Coast City Council area.

Calculating Rates Adjustments – Brisbane City Council:

Calculating Rates Adjustments – Brisbane City Council:

As part of the conveyancing process your solicitor will calculate a settlement amount, which is the amount the buyer must pay for the property at settlement, taking into account adjustments for things such as, rates, water charges and body corporate fees. Your solicitor will provide you with a settlement statement prior to settlement that details how the settlement amount has been calculated.

Rates and Water Search – Making Adjustments at Settlement:

Rates and Water Search – Making Adjustments at Settlement:

As part of the conveyancing process, your solicitor will undertake several searches of the property that you are buying to ensure the property is free from defects and all costs are accounted for prior to settlement. One of the searches they will undertake is a council rates and water search.