It is often said, “It’s not what you know, but who you know in life that counts.” But when it comes to First Home Owners Grant and Rebates, knowing what is available and who can help you with the process are equally important. Because ongoing changes to the government’s First Home Buyers Grant and Rebates …
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Caveat emptor – let the buyer beware. So goes the old adage, and a handful of Perth people have learnt this lesson the hard way. A recent ABC News report told the story of one such victim. An elderly pensioner was in the process of purchasing a property in Perth’s western suburbs when internet scammers …
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Is your home ready for summer? Lots of us take time off over the Christmas and New Year period and while the weather is good, it’s a great time to catch up on those chores that are hard to fit into our daily schedules. Here are our top tips to enjoy your holiday and your …
The home maintenance schedule every home owner should follow Owning a property is a huge financial responsibility with a host of recurrent costs that come along with ownership. But you can minimise unnecessary costs and stresses with regular maintenance and a bit of DIY. Of course, maintaining a home takes time and effort. That’s why …
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Residual current devices (RCDs) are an essential safety feature in any home. It is the seller’s responsibility to ensure that a home has at least two compliant RCDs installed before sale. But as a buyer, you need to understand why RCDs are so important, and how to make sure they remain fully functional after you …
Sometimes it’s the little things that cause the biggest headaches during settlement. This was certainly the case for one unsuspecting seller when a dispute arose between himself and the buyer after the discovery of live termites in a tree stump. In this instance, Mr Jones (not his real name) accepted an offer that was subject …
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A recent settlement case has highlighted the need for agents to understand the implications of ‘structural inspection clauses’, particularly, what it addresses and what it doesn’t. This was clearly demonstrated when a rookie agent incorrectly advised a buyer that some maintenance issues at a property would be covered by a structural inspection clause, potentially …
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Have you ever wondered what actually happens on settlement day? Yeah, sure, you get a call from your settlement agent to tell you your property has settled. But what really happens inside the settlement agency black box in the hours leading up to that call? Well, the answer to that question depends on whether you’re …