conveyancing Blog
For many, the Australian dream is to buy a home on a quarter-acre block. Whether you want to do this for stability, for your family or because it makes financial sense.However, with house prices high in Australia’s major cities, it’s getting harder for people to buy their first home. If you’re in the process of saving up for your deposit, here are five tips that can help you make your purchase a little sooner than expected.
Co-ownership
While the ideal option may be for you to buy a home alone (or with a partner), sometimes it makes sense to buy the property with someone else. Normally, this...
3 tips to help you decide if downsizing your home is right for you
If your children have all left your home for lives of their own, you may wonder if downsizing your home is the best decision for your family. The experienced team at East Coast Conveyancing...
The Bollen Memo - Episode 6
This month we speak to Lydia Brown, one of our Solicitor's here at East Coast Law about Personal Property Securities and the Personal Property Securities Register. Find out how to use the PPSR and...
Loans and the lending market: what do tighter lending conditions mean for me?
With Australia's house prices continuing to fall and banks imposing stricter conditions on borrowers, trying to buy a new property or sell your home can be a challenge.According to CoreLogic...
Retirement - what are your property rights?
If you're retiring, deciding to sell the family home and move into a retirement village can make financial sense – but it's a decision that needs to be considered carefully.
New Year, New Home - tips for settling in
The New Year is the perfect time for a fresh start in a new home. Moving is exciting for the whole family, but it can also be overwhelming. Settling into a new house is about more than just...
The best places to retire in New South Wales
The best places to retire in New South Wales
The survival guide to moving house over Christmas
Selling your home or downsizing is stressful at the best of times, but moving house over Christmas brings its own unique challenges. However, with some careful planning, your conveyancing can go...
The Bollen Memo - Episode 5
This month we speak to Ben Trenter, the Newcastle Branch Manager of Timerite Removals about how to get the best out of your move.
Time to sell the family home? How to help your parents downsize
There comes a time when it makes sense for your parents to leave the family home behind and find something more suitable to their needs. Whether they're looking to move closer to friends and...
