We just won the Local Business Awards for the Hunter Valley in the category of OUTSTANDING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES! WOW! Thank … [Read more...]
Joint Tenants vs Tenants in Common
When speaking to us at Fox Stevens Conveyancing about your property purchase, we will need to confirm exactly HOW this property will be owned. In particular, when two or more people own land they can … [Read more...]
Strata vs Community Title – Your Quick Guide
As the Hunter Region continues to grow, more & more properties will become part of strata or community groups. Here’s a quick run down from us at Fox Stevens, of what both of these terms … [Read more...]
Window Safety Changes in Strata Properties
Window safety is changing for strata properties. From 13 March 2018, strata groups will need to have safety devices fitted to openable windows where: The internal floor is more than 2 metres … [Read more...]
Selling Tenanted Properties – What to Consider
As part of the selling process here at Fox Stevens Conveyancing, we'll ask if you wish to sell your investment property either tenanted or vacant. Here’s what you’ll need to consider… Advantages … [Read more...]
Electronic Settlements – You Win! Here’s How.
As more & more property settlements are being delivered electronically, we thought we should share the advantages you (the buyers & sellers) receive from this industry wide change. A quick … [Read more...]
Planning on buying into a Strata or Community group?
Whether you’re a first home buyer, downsizing or moving to a more densely populated area, the option of purchasing a strata or community titled property has its own unique points to consider before … [Read more...]
The 10% deposit on your property purchase
When you agree to buy a property, the purchaser is required to pay a deposit. Generally, this is 10% of the purchase price. In most cases, the funds are held in the vendor’s real estate agent’s … [Read more...]
Where do I get the keys?
So, you’ve got the property! Congratulations! Break out the bubbles! But there’s ONE MORE THING… Where are the keys? Receiving keys is most often the first thing purchasers want straight after … [Read more...]
Conveyancing Terms 101
While the language of property contracts is slowly evolving into plain English (as opposed to legal-speak), there is a limit as to how simple they can be, while still properly informing and protecting … [Read more...]
