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Everything You Need to Know Before Attending an Auction in NSW
Danny
July 14, 2023

Explore comprehensive insights on NSW property auction rules, from reserve prices and cooling-off periods to bidder registration. Includes a practical case study and answers to common questions.

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To Adjust or Not-Adjust? A Summary of All Things Land Tax
Judith
June 2, 2023

Learn about Land Tax in NSW - how it's calculated, rates, thresholds, and exemptions. Also, understand adjustable land tax, and what to look out for in your property contracts.

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The Ultimate Sydney Home Buying Guide for First-Time Buyers: Tips and Insights
Danny
April 24, 2023

This guide for first-time home buyers in Sydney covers critical aspects of the process: location, property type, financing, and inspections. Make informed decisions and find your dream home with these essential insights.

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Masterclass: Talking Property Reports With Jake Isman
Judith
February 24, 2023

Jake founded Propti to assist property professionals in obtaining high-quality reports from reliable inspectors, surveyors, and valuers. In this post, we discuss what types of reports are on offer, which reports he thinks are necessary, and what kinds of things they can pick up on. Enjoy!

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Adventures in Conveyancing: Dishwasher Disaster in Woollahra
Judith
February 2, 2023

Our client was shocked when they arrived at the property they were purchasing on the morning of settlement. They walked into the kitchen, ready to do their final inspection, only to find that the dishwasher had been unceremoniously yanked from its spot. What happened next will shock you (not really).

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The First Home Buyer Choice Act: Our Experience with the New Scheme
Judith
January 27, 2023

With the First Home Buyer Choice Act passing last November but not accessible until 16 January 2023, we waited eagerly for the first opportunity to help clients take advantage of this new legislation. Last week, we had our first experience with the new scheme.

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Creating a Home Office That Truly Boosts Your Productivity
Abbie
January 13, 2023

Creating a home office environment that truly boosts your productivity is key if you are going to be working from home a lot, especially now that WFH at least for part of the week has become the workplace norm.

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Ending a tenancy in NSW: All the current notice periods you need at a glance
Judith
December 5, 2022

When a property is sold with existing tenants, you're often asked what the minimum notice periods are for the tenant to vacate. Here's a quick reminder of the notice periods for tenants, which you, as the new landlord, will have to honour in New South Wales.

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Adventures in Conveyancing blog #2: The curious case of the Mystery Mortgage
Judith
November 16, 2022

The day I learned that double-checking isn’t enough when it comes to contract admin

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Conveyancing Test Drive: Both thumbs-up for Send and seamless international fund transfers via PEXA
Judith
November 9, 2022

If you’re a conveyancing practitioner, the chances are you’ve been kept up late at night by the fear of submitting wrong payment details in PEXA vendor destinations.

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Friendly reminders for conveyancing professionals
Judith
October 19, 2022

As a committed conveyancing professional, all the details and numbers you need are probably right there in your brain and, most of the time, quite easy for you to recall on demand.

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Adventures in Conveyancing: Preparing for the perils of problematic contract provisions
Judith
October 12, 2022

A warning for all conveyancers: There are weird, wonderful, downright outlandish contract clauses lurking in the fine print

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Case study: The common problem for home buyers
Benjamin.S, Bondi, NSW
September 19, 2022

What are the most common issues encountered by home buyers? This case study discusses the frustrations of buying a home and how Contrax technology and platform solved manual tedious work and simplified conveyancing.

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Getting started with Contrax
Judith
September 15, 2022

Welcome to Contrax. Next-gen convenience and increased profitability for conveyancing practitioners. Here’s how to get started in four easy steps.

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How the new benchmark of convenience in property contracts came to be
Judith
September 15, 2022

Do you find the administrative time required to review property contracts and manage the entire process to be a significant burden? Meet Judith and the discovery of a platform that would revolutionize the efficiency of property contract administration.

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Masterclass: Organise Your Home With Leena Terry
Judith
May 19, 2022

Moving house? Messy partner? Drowning in kids' toys? In this post, Leena Terry, a professional organiser and founder of Bliss Organisation, shares some tips on getting organised and staying in control of your spaces.

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Why Sydneysiders Are Moving to the Blue Mountains
Abbie
March 23, 2022

Let's dive into what it's like to live in the Blue Mountains in NSW just west of Sydney. What are the best areas? Is it safe? And much more, including housing prices and the top things to do in each area.

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Masterclass: Interior Design with Jacqueline Butler (part 2)
Judith
January 21, 2022

Jacq shares her five most important things buyers should look for from an Interior Designer's perspective. Jacq also tells us what suburbs or spots in NSW she loves and any trends, colours, materials, products, or brands that have piqued her interest.

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Moving To Regional NSW: Why You Should Consider The Snowy Monaro Region
Abbie
November 19, 2021

Are you thinking about moving to regional NSW? When we look back on the last two years the world has faced, it’s no wonder we have been seeing an influx of home-buyers vacating the city and moving out into the countryside. Moving to the countryside might be the first thing on your 2022 (and beyond) bucket list. If it is, we have a unique location for you to consider: New South Wales Snowy Monaro Region.

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Masterclass: Interior Design with Jacqueline Butler (part 1)
Judith
October 15, 2021

The first instalment of our two-part series with Jacq. We cover how she started her Interior Design business and what she sees as her primary role as an Interior Designer. She then provides some practical advice on the most cost-effective Interior Design upgrades and some of the traps to avoid when buying a home to renovate.

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Top 5 Regions Outside of Sydney for First Home Buyers
Jordan
September 20, 2021

Cities like Sydney are expanding, and the high prices, mainly near the CBD and coastline, are driving buyers to the region’s outskirts and further. But that doesn’t mean fewer options or that having a property outside of the major region is not a good investment. But where to go? Here’s our list of some of the best areas to look outside of Sydney.

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Masterclass: Commercial Real Estate with Sarah Slater
Judith
August 27, 2021

Sarah has been transforming and revolutionising commercial real estate spaces across Australia, North America and the United Kingdom for over a decade. In this conversation, we chatted about the challenges facing commercial real estate in light of Covid-19 and the outlook for the future.

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Demystifying home decor: the top 7 styles for first home buyers
Abbie
July 7, 2021

Many home decor styles can inspire you, but here are seven used by some recent Contrax buyers that might help you narrow down your frame of reference, including modern, contemporary, minimalist, traditional, bohemian, rustic and beach.

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Masterclass: Urban Planning with Eli Gescheit
Judith
May 5, 2021

Navon Planning assists clients with navigating the red tape when dealing with councils. Specialising in residential and commercial projects across Sydney, Navon Planning has in-depth knowledge of the planning system to ensure projects are delivered on time.

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Swimming Pool Compliance 101
Penelope
April 21, 2021

Swimming pool compliance is a crucial issue for all of us, including homeowners and prospective homeowners. In the past 25 years, almost 1000 children under the age of 5 have drowned. Tweens, teens and adults are certainly not immune to the dangers that can lurk in a suburban backyard if the proper precautions aren’t taken. 

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8 Things To Look For Before Buying Your Home
Abbie
March 17, 2021

The process of buying your home can be overwhelming. It can be stressful and long, and exhausting. But it doesn’t have to be. We've broken down the not so common things you might want to look at on inspection day before signing on the dotted line. These are the 8 things to look for before buying your home… and we think the list might surprise you.

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On Duty: A Beginner’s Guide to Transfer Duty
Penelope
February 22, 2021

In the whirlwind of scrolling through listings, heading to inspections, dealing with your bank and Monday morning phone calls from real estate agents, it’s easy to overlook some of the costs associated with securing your own little piece of the world. One of these costs is transfer duty.

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The Property Panel: Architecture and Design with Lee-Anne Katz and Lauren Cohen
Judith
February 8, 2021

Studio Katz Architecture and Interiors is an emerging and dynamic multidisciplinary studio who are design-focused, with a humanist and pragmatic approach to architecture and design.

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First Home Buyer Help: Unlocking Government Assistance
Penelope
January 26, 2021

One of our top tips for saving for your first home is to check whether you're eligible for any government assistance. We’ve broken it down to give you a snapshot of what might be available if you’re looking to purchase a property in NSW. This post covers the four kinds of assistance currently available to NSW first home buyers, including two types of cash grants, transfer duty reductions, and a savings scheme using your super.

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Buying Your First Home: How To Save Money For Your First House Deposit
Abbie
January 12, 2021

If you are just beginning your journey towards purchasing your first home, or even if you are on the path to buying a second, this guide will walk you through some easy tips and tricks to save money for your house deposit and help you turn your dream into a reality.

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Buying a Home: How Much Do You Need on Top of Your Deposit?
Judith
February 22, 2019

So, you’ve got your deposit and you’re ready to dive into the property market! We hate to be the bearer of bad news but have you thought about the additional costs involved? Read on to find out more about the total cost of buying a home.

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Buying a Property: Everything You Need to Know About Paying Your Deposit
Judith
February 22, 2019

One of the most common questions we get asked about buying property is how deposits work. Read below for our rundown on this very integral part of the property buying process. What is a Deposit? ...

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Everything You Wanted to Know About Using a Buyer’s Agent to Buy a Home
Judith
February 22, 2019

We’ve all heard of them but what actually is a buyer’s agent and what do they do?The basicsA buyer’s agent is a licensed professional who represents, you guessed it! - the buyer. In this case, you. They are perhaps best described as a real estate agent’s opposite. Real estate agents represent the vendor: the person selling the property. In short, a buyer’s agent’s job is to identify potential properties for you to buy and then negotiate the purchase on your behalf.

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Negative Gearing 101 - What is it? And How Does it Help with My Investment?
Judith
February 22, 2019

What is negative gearing?Negative gearing refers to the financial practice where an investor borrows money to invest in a property and the cost of the loan’s interest is greater than the rental income said property generates. So, to break this down into its most simple terms, negative gearing means interest on loan > rental income.

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