Bendigo Lawyers & Conveyancers
Wills for couples with children from previous relationships – using a life interest to balance out competing interests. Couples who have children from a previous relationship are often faced with the challenge of how to draft their...
What is the Personal Property Securities Register? The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is an official government electronic notice board of debts and other obligations secured by interests in personal property, accessible...
When it comes to buying a property, it’s fair to say it’s going to be one of the biggest purchases you ever make. It’s one of the most complex, too. Contracts of Sale and Section 32 Statements can be a challenge, but they don’t have to...
Every property purchase comes with costs beyond the deposit and mortgage. But, it’s the amount of land transfer duty (often referred to as stamp duty) payable that’s likely to surprise you. To complicate things, there’s no standard...
Robertson Hyetts reports a 67 per cent rise in property transactions over summer in Bendigo, in comparison to the same time last year. First home buyers, families and retiring baby boomers are part of the noticeable wave of regional...
Buying a property is likely to be the most expensive purchase you make. So it is a wise investment to get professional legal advice prior to signing a Contract of Sale says John Wellington, property and business advisory lawyer at...
The Australian Government has extended its HomeBuilder scheme to enter into a contract to build, or renovate, by 31 March 2021 for a $15,000 grant. This is a welcome announcement as property sales have continued to be strong over the...
Is it time to consider a tree change to regional Victoria? In 2019, lawyer John Wellington made the shift from Melbourne’s suburbs to Castlemaine and hasn’t looked back. “In Castlemaine, people are relaxed and friendly, making eye...
With the Government’s HomeBuilder package announced on 4 June 2020, home owners or those looking to build could receive $25,000 for the purpose of renovating an existing house or building a new one. So what is the eligibility...
In Victoria it is possible to acquire title to land by way of an adverse possession claim. To successfully make an adverse possession claim you will need to be able to prove that you (including any previous owners) have had...
