2/11/2011 |   DON’T GET HIT WITH STAMP DUTY TWICE! You might have considered using the term, ‘and/or nominee’ when buying property. Putting ‘Joe Bloggs and/or nominee’ on the contract of sale generally means you can transfer the property from your name to another entity...

12/10/2011 |   BUYING AT AUCTION – MAKE SURE YOU CAN PAY THE DEPOSIT! Auctions. The expression, ‘let the buyer beware’ has never been more relevant. Sellers rely on the buzz factor; the potential for buyers to get over-excited and bid higher than they’d planned. Let’s face it - a property is far more...

21/09/2011 |   INFORMAL FAMILY AGREEMENTS TO BUY PROPERTY – THE PITFALLS Let’s face it, finding the money to buy your own property can be tough. Property prices these days are steep and getting a loan can be difficult. Getting a little help from family to enter the property market often makes sense...