FAQ

Advance Care Directive – Victoria

The Advance Care Directive (ACD) is a a new document introduced in Victoria to assist in advance care management (see the videos below). The ACD empowers a person to make clear legal arrangements for their future health treatment, end of life care, preferred living arrangements and other personal matters. The ACD replaces the Enduring Power of Guardianship and Enduring Power of Attorney (Medical Treatment), and works in conjunction with the new Appointment of Medical Treatment Decision...

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Cooling Off Period – Melbourne Victoria – FAQ

A purchaser of real estate in Victoria is entitled to “cool off” within 3 days of signing a contract, subject to certain conditions. On this page we will examine the cooling off right, demonstrate why cooling off is always a poor option, and explain the correct way to cool off. URGENT: Cool off NOW! What is “cooling off” What’s wrong with “cooling off” Avoiding the need to “cool off” How to “cool off” If it’s...

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Conveyancing FAQ

Welcome to our conveyancing Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section. We have attempted to categorise FAQ according to various topics, so that you can access your area of interest quickly. See the list of topics down the left hand side of this page. General FAQ can be found on this page. We welcome feedback from our clients and visitors, so if you can suggest any further topics or questions for this section, please send your suggestion...

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Subject To Finance FAQ

When a purchaser is borrowing to purchase real estate it is essential that finance is approved before the matter proceeds. If finance is not approved at the time the contract is signed, a finance condition must be included in the contract.

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Off The Plan FAQ

Off the plan is the term used to describe the purchase of land that does not yet exist as separate parcels. Imagine a large paddock, criss-crossed with lines indicating separate blocks to be divided and given individual titles.

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