Author Archives for Peter Mericka

Put me in Control

November 8, 2013 5:04 pm Published by Comments Off on Put me in Control “I think the real estate agent felt the deal was slipping through his fingers. It’s pretty amazing to listen to these guys when their commission is on the line. They will spin any line or story possible to get you to accept an offer etc. Once again I am sure glad I found your website and the advice contained on there. It certainly has put me in control of this transaction and for that I...


Your Fixed Pricing was Appreciated

November 8, 2013 5:02 pm Published by Comments Off on Your Fixed Pricing was Appreciated “I am writing to thank you for your assistance in my recent attempts at purchasing real estate. Although unsuccessful in my offers, I appreciate the time you took in giving me pre-contract advice, preparing the safety contract note and explaining the contract note to me. I was referred to you by a work colleague, who recommended you for a number of reasons, primarily because there was no requirement for a face to face meeting. This...


Accommodate Our Requirements

November 8, 2013 5:00 pm Published by Comments Off on Accommodate Our Requirements “Thanks for your pre-purchase advice which we found extremely useful. We did manage to make changes to the contract based on the advice you gave, so we feel happy that we are in a better position than we would potentially have been. I also found your advice regarding the auction process very useful. Having never bought at auction we were a little unsure of what to expect, even though we have done some research on...


Knowledge is Power

November 8, 2013 4:57 pm Published by Comments Off on Knowledge is Power “Knowledge is power. Section 32s are confusing if you’re not an expert. Mum’s advice? ‘Get yourself a lawyer’. In only a few hours, Lawyers Conveyancing sent me a thorough 25 page report about a property I was interested in, highlighting the covenants that could seriously affect my family’s future. The report also gave me the confidence to deal with real estate agents. I don’t feel like a babe in the woods any more and I...


You saved me a lot of money

November 8, 2013 4:54 pm Published by Comments Off on You saved me a lot of money “…you saved me a hell a lot of money by advising me not to purchase a property in Moonee Ponds earlier this year in January. That is, the realestate agent told me that the driveway right outside the single gargage was on the title but it cleary wasn’t, and I wasn’t able to park my car in the gargage anyway because the gargage was full of shelving for storage…” Analiza C. – Moonee Ponds

Clear Advice

November 8, 2013 4:50 pm Published by Comments Off on Clear Advice “Plum Property is a property buyers service for investors. As our clients buy property in all states of Australia it is important that they obtain expert advice on the laws relevant to purchasing property in the jurisdiction in which the property is located. We rely on Peter Mericka to provide our clients with objective, clear advice on Victorian contracts for the purchasing of property and on the conveyancing process.” Karen M. – Plum Properties, Sydney

Excellent and Very Professional Service

November 8, 2013 4:49 pm Published by Comments Off on Excellent and Very Professional Service “I would just like to acknowledge the excellent and very professional service that I received from your firm and in particular from two of your employees, Leonie Tonkin and Nicole Scott when I was getting both pre-purchase advice for 3 houses and completing pre-settlement requirements for the property I eventually purchased.  Every question that I raised was not only answered and explained in clear, non-legal language, which made it very easy for a layman like...


Pre-Purchase Assistance For Purchasers

November 8, 2013 4:07 pm Published by Comments Off on Pre-Purchase Assistance For Purchasers I call myself a real estate lawyer, because this term describes a professional legal practitioner who has the qualifications, knowledge and experience to provide clients with all of the services required to see them safely through the sale or purchase of real estate, from the beginning to the very end.

The Valuer

November 8, 2013 3:23 pm Published by Comments Off on The Valuer While consumers are used to commission estate agents "valuing" real estate, the fact is that commission estate agents are not qualified to perform this role.

Unfair Real Estate Fees

November 8, 2013 3:18 pm Published by Comments Off on Unfair Real Estate Fees In his book Real Estate Without Agents, (Rowley Publications, Sydney 2004 at p.7) respected author and real estate journalist Terry Ryder calculates commission estate agent commissions as being equivalent to an hourly rate of $675!