Author Archives for Peter Mericka
Agent Complaints
November 5, 2013 4:23 pm Comments Off on Agent Complaints If you have a complaint about an estate agent don't keep it to yourself. We have launched a powerful consumer tool we have launched. It's called The Australian Real Estate Blog.Adverse Possession
November 5, 2013 4:17 pm Comments Off on Adverse Possession This is an old doctrine that says, basically, that where a trespasser remains in possession of land for a period of time (generally 15 years) then that person acquires ownership of the land.First Home Owner Grant FAQ
November 4, 2013 3:50 pm Comments Off on First Home Owner Grant FAQ Frequently asked questions about the first home owner grant or FHOG.How To Guides
November 4, 2013 1:51 pm Comments Off on How To Guides How to Get Started How to choose Conveyancer or Lawyer? How to Get Advice How to Cool Off How to Determine Costs How to Read a Section 32 How to Understand a Contract How to Buy at Auction How to Buy Subject to Finance How to Use a Deposit Bond How to Arrange a Variation to Contract How to Understand Conveyancing How to Verify Your Identity (VOI)Offer
October 28, 2013 10:54 pm Comments Off on Offer For the average consumer, the term offer has a simple and straight-forward meaning. However, when applied to the law of Contract, it has a very specific meaning. The confusion between these two meanings is often manipulated, and used against consumers.Agency – What it means
October 28, 2013 5:47 pm Comments Off on Agency – What it means Most people have some understanding of the terms "agent" or "agency". But when it comes to determining the roles and responsibilities of agents in real estate transactions, a great deal of confusion arises. In this section we explain the difference between an "estate agent" and the role of "agent".Conveyancing – What Is Conveyancing?
October 28, 2013 5:23 pm Comments Off on Conveyancing – What Is Conveyancing? Conveyancing is a term used to describe the whole of the process of putting a property on the market, concluding an agreement to sell and buy, and then transferring ownership of the property from the vendor to the purchaser. In fact, conveyancing is only one part of this procedure.Instruct us to Commence Your Conveyancing
September 25, 2013 2:18 pm Comments Off on Instruct us to Commence Your ConveyancingInstruct us now, and we will get your matter under way immediately. Remember, you're not committed until we have confirmed your instructions in writing.
When we have received your Purchase Form or Sale Form we will write to you to formally confirm that you have engaged us to act for you, and to commence your conveyancing matter.