If you are selling or buying a house, without you knowing it, the first impression of the exterior paint colour could determine the fate of the home. Your house colour is a window to your personality! The interior paint of the house reflects the personality and lifestyle of the owner whereas the external paint reflects […]
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“Courage, motivation, dedication and a supportive social circle, are all you need to pursue your dreams and be who you always only ever dreamed of being.” Rose Bristow, our Financial Manager, has set yet another example for the world, that it is never too late to become more capable, as she graduated from CQU with […]
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Your obligations under the 2017 smoke alarm legislation and changes coming 1 January, 2022. Landlords are responsible for the installation of smoke alarms that comply with new Smoke Alarm legislation, introduced on 1 January, 2017. Existing smoke alarms manufactured more than 10 years ago, as well as any smoke alarms that do not operate when […]
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Are you constantly thinking of your finances? You are not alone. Financial stress is rapidly rising in Australia. With the added consequences of COVID-19 pandemic on the economy, one in two (almost 47%) of Australians suffered through risen financial stress during the last few months, according to a recent study by Australian National University. As Australia […]
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There are certain costs associated with purchasing a home in Queensland. Here we talk about the basic costs to factor in, to ensure you are aware and covered, when buying your first home. Before you buy Transfer duty (previously known as stamp duty) To calculate estimate, visit: https://www.qld.gov.au/housing/buying-owning-home/advice-buying-home/transfer-duty/how-much-you-will-pay/calculating-transfer-duty/estimate-transfer-duty Land tax clearance certificate Professional valuation […]
Continue readingCOMBUSTIBLE CLADDING REGULATION (QLD) The new Building and Other Legislation (Cladding) Amendment Regulation 2018 (Qld) has been in force since 1 October 2018. The regulation was enacted following the tragic fire at the Grenfell Tower in London (2017) and Lacrosse Building in Melbourne in 2014. Applicable Buildings The regulation applies to all privately-owned buildings […]
Continue readingNatural Disaster When natural disasters strike, it can often lend itself to increased stress on home buyers & sellers should they have existing contracts in place within a disaster zone. Passing of Risk – In most cases, the risk of the property passes to the buyer shortly after the Contract has been signed. It is […]
Continue readingPart 2: Buying a Property? – what now? Last Bulletin we shared what happens when you have found a property to buy. You may recall we strongly recommended that you have your Lawyer/Conveyancer undertake a Contract review so that all conditions are completed and you fully understand what you are signing. This bulletin, we will […]
Continue readingPart 3: Buying a Property? – what now? Last Bulletin we shared what happens once you have signed the Contract, you have taken out insurance cover (if Buying) and the Contract has now been received by your Lawyer/Conveyancer. Depending on whether you are buying House, Land or Unit your conveyancer will provide advice regarding the […]
Continue readingJoint Tenants or Tenants in Common When buying a property with someone else, your conveyancer will ask you whether you want to hold the property “As joint tenants” or “Tenants in Common” – what is the difference? Tenants in common own a property having separate individual shares, e.g. 60:20:20% or 50:25:25% etc. Often, each person has […]
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