Nobody likes surprises and when the emotions of a property sale are running high unexpected conditions to the contract of sale can cause unwanted friction. Be up-front with the conditions and everything will be smoother.
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From today both buyers and sellers of land need to have their identity verified. This new requirement is there to protect you in an age of increasing identity theft and online transactions.
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This is the second of two articles on GST and property transactions. This time Joshua Ennis covers the sale of a commercial business as a going concern and farming land.
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Nobody wants to pay more tax than they have to, and when many of us are used to buying and selling our homes without GST, we might not give it a thought when we buy to renovate and sell onwards. In this first of two articles on GST and Property we take a look at the Margin Scheme.
Read MoreOur clients are increasingly experiencing the impact of the Internet on their legal matters. Understanding the Law means keeping up to date with the latest developments both in technology and the law.
We asked each of our lawyers to write a piece describing how the Internet effects their clients. This series is titled Internet and the Law.
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People who build extensions on their property without a permit run a very real risk that their property sale will fall over when it can't be produced.
Read MoreWe are often asked what the 'rates adjustment' that occurs as a part of a property sale means. It's an important part of the process that makes sure both parties contribute their fair share of rates for the financial year.
Read MoreOFRM will be one of the first law firms in Australia to conduct conveyancing transactions electronically. Through PEXA (Property Exchange Australia) and with the support of the major banks, major state governments, states titles offices and land registries, the way property settlements are conducted in offices around the country will become a thing of the past.
Read MoreConstruction on the new Bendigo Hospital is bound to have an effect on the property market as new people move to the city.
Read MoreWhen most people need us it's usually for something they would describe as "big" and that can make meeting a lawyer intimidating. At OFRM we take specific care to ensure your visit with us is comfortable.
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