Victorian Government Homebuyer Fund
The Victorian government introduced the fund in October 2021 to assist first time buyers to own their own home.Property Settlement
Tonkin Lawyer, Cassandra Rush talks about crystallising the asset pool, and which assets and liabilities are accounted for during a property settlement.View VideoWhat to do before buying a property at auction
Four things we strongly recommend you should do before buying a property at auction.Ensuring the swimming pool and spa is certified
Swimming pool and spa's need to be registered with the local council and the safety barriers inspected and certified as compliant.Related Parties Transfer
You can transfer property between domestic partners and spouses during a relationship or when the relationship has broken down.Appointing an estate agent to sell your property
We explain what you can expect your real estate agent to do when selling your house, and what kind of contract you will be expected to sign with the agent.5 Things that can go wrong when buying a property
We help you understand why you need an experienced conveyancer and law firm to guide you through the process of purchasing a property.Government Incentives and Stamp Duty Discounts
This post gives details of government incentives available for home buyers in 2021.A useful guide to the legal side of Buying & Selling
Are you buying or selling property? You need to read our useful guide to the legal side of buying and selling, written by our expert property lawyers.Lawyer or Conveyancer? Who should handle your conveyancing?
Tonkin Legal outlines the reasons why you should chose an experienced law firm to manage your conveyancing transaction.Conveyancers Beware | You Now Have to Collect GST
Lawyers working in conveyancing regarding the purchase and sale of land need to be aware of the new GST Withholding regime.Melbourne property prices continue to soar
Melbourne buyers continue to feel frustrated at properties selling well above the reserve prices.Buying a House – Importance of finance condition
If you are buying a property and still waiting loan approval, we explain why you should make your Contract of Sale 'subject to finance'.New compliance burdens for conveyancers
The new foreign resident capital gains withholding payments have added new compliance burdens for conveyancers.Considering buying at Auction?
Buying a property at auction can be a nerve-wracking and exciting experience. We share tips on what to do if you are planning on purchasing via auction.Land Surveying
In this post, we highlight the importance of undertaking land surveying before purchasing a propertyUsing Super to Purchase Real Estate
In this post, we discuss the legal implications of using self-managed superannuation funds to purchase real estate.Take control of your Super
In this post, we discuss the legal issues to consider when establishing a Self-Managed Super Fund.What is Conveyancing?
Conveyancing is the legal process of transferring ownership of a legal Title of land, house or other real estate from one person or entity to another.New verification of identify requirements for clients
To minimise the risk of identity theft and fraud, lawyers and conveyancers must now formally verify their client's identity.Accessing the deposit prior to property settlement
In this post, we discuss what happens in situations when vendors need to access the deposit prior to property settlementWhat fittings & fixtures are included in a Contract of Sale?
There is nothing worse than purchasing a property only to find that certain items have been removed prior to you taking possession.