Property Archives - Equilaw Solicitors

26 May 2020

Equilaw Breaks The 1,000 PEXA Transaction Milestone!

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Equilaw Breaks The 1,000 PEXA Transaction Milestone! Equilaw Solicitors was an early adopter of the online real property transaction service known as PEXA, an online property exchange network, for playing a leading role in bringing property transactions online and assisting peers in the network. Equilaw is now one of very…

11 May 2020

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Auctions and House Inspections Resume

Community, Property

Auctions and House Inspections Resume! It has been announced that traditional property inspections and onsite auctions will resume from Saturday, 9 May. The guidelines issued by the NSW Government require that social distancing of 1.5 metres is maintained, numbers entering premises are controlled and that contact details for all persons…

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…

21 Feb 2020

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How To Get In The Property Market Soon

Community, Property, Renting

How To Get In The Property Market Soon The First Home Loan Deposit Scheme has been introduced by the Government to help First Home Buyers get into the property market sooner. Instead of spending years trying to save a 20% deposit, the Government can guarantee you 15% of the deposit…

01 Oct 2019

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Bankruptcy And Its Effect Upon Your Home

Commercial Law, Family Law, Litigation, Property, Will and Probate

Bankruptcy And Its Effect Upon Your Home Should you enter into bankruptcy, whether voluntary or involuntary, a Trustee is appointed to manage your estate and does so by taking charge of your income streams, assets and liabilities. This will often include the family home should it be in your sole…

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…

18 Jun 2018

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Airbnb: Legal Tips For Property Owners

Contract Law, Property, Renting

Airbnb: Legal Tips For Property Owners If you have looked at booking holiday accommodation recently chances are you have come across Airbnb or maybe you know someone who rents out their spare room and is always talking about the extra money they are making. But what is Airbnb exactly, how…

09 May 2018

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Strata Reforms – New Requirements for Developers

Leasing, Property, Renting

Strata Reforms - New Requirements for Developers In November, 2016 the Strata Schemes Management Act 2015 (NSW) (the ‘Act’) and Strata Schemes Development Act 2015 (NSW) introduced reforms affecting owners, managers, developers and builders of strata titled properties. The reforms include new processes for the collective sale and refurbishment of…