Conveyancing Archives - Equilaw Solicitors

09 Aug 2021

Significant Changes Are Coming to The Land Title System

Conveyancing, Property

Significant Changes Are Coming to The Land Title System You may have seen our post on social media regarding the abolition of Certificates of Title. So, what happens now? On 11 October 2021, branded ‘Cessation Day’, all current Certificates of Title (“CT”) will cease to have a legal effect and…

18 Apr 2021

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Electronic Signatures and Legal Documents

Contract Law, Conveyancing, Employment Law, Property, Purchase of Business, Will and Probate

Electronic Signatures and Legal Documents During COVID-19, we saw the rise in electronic signatures to avoid face-to-face contact. But is your electronic signature legally binding? How does the recipient know that it was you that signed the document? Our Firm has recently welcomed the use of DocuSign to sign Contracts…

21 Sep 2020

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Pest and Building: When Do I Request One?

Contract Law, Conveyancing, Property

Pest and Building: When Do I Request One? For some home buyers, purchasing a house is unfamiliar territory. There are many steps to consider and it can quickly become a stressful task. Our experienced Conveyancing team make aim to prevent uncertainty and promote a stress-free experience when it comes to…

02 Mar 2020

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Home Building Warranty Claims – Your Rights

Conveyancing, Property, Renting

Home Building Warranty Claims – Your Rights At Equilaw we have noticed that a significant number of properties built around the Muswellbrook and Scone areas over the last decade are showing significant and worsening structural defects. Even if you were not the original purchaser or builder you may have rights…

21 Feb 2020

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Do I Really Need a Pest and Building Report When Buying a Property?

Conveyancing, Leasing, Property, Renting

Do I really need a Pest and Building Report when buying a property? While there may be no law requiring a Pest and Building Report to be carried out on a property you are purchasing, there are several very good reasons why you should engage a professional to inspect the…

26 Sep 2018

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Mortgages Made Easy: Obtaining Finance to Buy a Home

Contract Law, Conveyancing, Property

Mortgages Made Easy: Obtaining Finance to Buy a Home Most people buy a home with a combination of their savings, proceeds from the sale of an existing home and a loan from a bank. Securing finance to purchase a property involves a number of steps and expenses. Below is an…

23 Jul 2018

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What Happens If Your House Is Damaged Before Settlement?

Contract Law, Conveyancing, Property

What Happens If Your House Is Damaged Before Settlement? You’ve walked the streets, negotiated with agents and vendors, signed contracts and loan documents and finally await the settlement date with great anticipation. With just a week to go before the big day your lawyer calls to advise you that last…

27 Mar 2018

By Equilaw

Selling Your Home In Autumn

Conveyancing, Property

Selling Your Home In Autumn Spring is traditionally seen as the best time to sell a home, when the weather is warming up and buyers become more active. However, there are a number of studies which have revealed that autumn is equally as good, if not better than, spring to…

09 Mar 2018

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Incentives For First Home Buyers, New South Wales

Contract Law, Conveyancing, Property

Incentives For First Home Buyers, New South Wales First home buyers in New South Wales can expect big stamp duty savings through reforms which were delivered in the 2017 budget and commenced on 1 July 2017. The new package is anticipated to assist many potential purchasers by improving housing affordability…

10 Nov 2017

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Do Not Risk Losing Your Security Interests

Commercial Law, Conveyancing, Property

Do Not Risk Losing Your Security Interests It is crucial that people who have a security interest in personal property take it seriously or risk losing their security interests. Many businesses are struggling to understand the implications of the Personal Property Security Register (PPSR). In this article we have provided…