PROPERTY CONVEYANCING USEFUL LINKS

NSW Stamp Duty Calculator

How much is stamp duty?  When does premium stamp duty apply?
Link to the NSW Revenue website  and use their calculators to calculate duty liability before you bid or negotiate the purchase price.
First Home Buyers Assistance Schemes

What are the current benefits available to first home purchasers?
Are you eligible for first home buyer benefits?
Link to NSW Revenue website to find out more. 
Strata Living Guide

Buying into a Strata scheme in NSW? 
Wondering what you need to know about about living in a unit, villa or townhouse?
Download this comprehensive and extremely informative publication compiled by NSW Fair Trading.   
Useful for owners and tenants to understand how strata schemes work; the roles, rights and responsibilites of owners, tenants and strata professionals.  

Also deals with common issues that arise in strata schemes including practical guidance and answers to commonly raised questions.
Stewart Title Insurance

What is title insurance? 
Do I need to take out title Insurance policy?
Access Stewart Title Australia's website for information explaining what title insurance covers including videos explaining real-life claims.
Deposit Guarantee Bonds
Can you buy a property without paying the deposit in cash?
Yes, a Deposit Bond can be used instead of a cash deposit.  It can be particularly useful where you have funds tied up in another property and will not be available until settlement.  

For example, if you are selling your existing property and buying another property, a Deposit Bond may allow you to proceed with the purchase without having to find the deposit in cash before settlement.

Deposit Bonds may be available for all or part of the deposit.
How does a deposit Bond work?

We are accredited with DEPOSIT POWER and can assist you with applying for a Deposit Guarantee Bond for your purchase.

Land Tax

Considering purchasing property as an investment? 
You may be liable for land tax on your purchase.

Access the NSW Revenue website for information on when land tax applies, current land tax thresholds, or use the calculator to estimate the amount of your land tax liability on an investment property.
NSW Swimming Pool Register

Buying or selling a property  which includes a swimming pool or swim spa? 

Access the NSW Swimming Pool register for important information on registration laws, and certificates required when selling,  buying or leasing a property.  

Does your swimming pool comply? 
Download the self-assessment checklist.

Also provides access to a list of private certifiers authorised to issue swimming pool certificates of compliance or non-compliance.

“The right information can help you prepare.

The right advice can help you move forward with confidence”.

We look forward to assisting you with your conveyancing requirements
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