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What is a Section 32 Vendor Statement?
A Section 32 Statement, commonly referred to as a Vendor Statement, is a document required by section 32 of the Sale of Land Act 1962 (Vic) to be prep

What is Conveyancing?
If you were to Google, “What is a Conveyancer” you will get an answer similar to “the practice of conveyancing in the transfer of a property Title”. U

Buying a Property from a Relative? You Need to Consider Stamp Duty.
Are you a first home buyer who is buying a property from mum and dad? Or perhaps from a sibling, aunt, or grandparent? Or have you been in the housing

Defending a claim against a Deceased Estate
Finding out that you are the executor of a close family member or friend’s Estate can seem like an honour at first but it can often be a painful and t
Buying Residential Property with a Discretionary Family Trust: Avoiding Extra Stamp Duty
All purchasers of real estate in Victoria must pay land transfer duty (more commonly known as stamp duty) to the State Revenue Office (“SRO”) in addit

When Must Landlords Provide an Estimate of Outgoings for Retail leases?
Most commercial and retail leases require a Tenant to pay or reimburse a certain proportion (often 100%) of building outgoings in addition to the mont

Appealing Your Licence Suspension in Victoria
“But I need to keep my licence”. It is a phrase that we commonly hear after a person is detected for a traffic offence. A driver’s licence is a crucia

What happens to your Super after separation?
Part VIIIB of the Family Law Act deals with superannuation interests after separation from a marriage or de facto relationship.

Understanding Binding Child Support Agreements
Following separation, child support is often a question raised by parents, whether that be by one parent seeking child support or the other being requ

Do you qualify for the new stamp duty reduction for your commercial property purchase?
For contracts dated 1 July 2019 onwards, there is a new land transfer duty (ie stamp duty) reduction available when purchasing properties in regional