Month: August 2025

Land tax and vacant residential land tax are state taxes that you might have to pay if you own property besides your main home. These…

What Are Entitlements in a Contract of Sale for Land?   When buying or selling land, it’s easy to focus on the big things—price, deposit,…

When you’re buying or selling property, the term “chattels” comes up a lot—and it’s more important than most people realise. Chattels are the movable items…

What is a CAF – Client Authorisation form and why do I need to sign one?   A Client Authorisation Form (CAF) gives your conveyancer…

What is VOI (Verification of Identity) and How Do I Do It? If you’re buying or selling property, transferring ownership, or doing anything legal through…

New Name, Same Purpose: FSPL to Be Replaced by Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund (ESVF) from 1 July 2025   Starting 1 July 2025, the…

What is VOI (Verification of Identity) and How Do I Do It? If you’re buying or selling property, transferring ownership, or doing anything legal through…