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A Comprehensive Guide to the Services Offered by a Conveyancer

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Buying or selling a property is a significant decision that involves an extensive legal process. It is advisable to seek professional help to ensure that everything is carried out in compliance with the laws and regulations. A conveyancer is a licensed and qualified professional who specialises in handling property transactions. In this blog post, you'll learn more about the services offered by a conveyancer. Legal Advice Conveyancers are well-informed about the legal complexities surrounding property transactions.

24 October 2023

Two Tips to Follow If You’ve Asked a Real Estate Agent to Help You with the House-Hunting Process

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Here are some tips to follow if you've asked a real estate agent to help you with the house-hunting process. Show them images of the types of houses you like (and provide specific details) It's best to show the real estate agent some online photos of the types of houses you like and to give them specific details when describing what you need certain features to look like. For example, if you only want to be shown houses with high ceilings, you should tell the estate agent the height that you consider a high ceiling to be, as for some people, a nine-foot ceiling would be considered high whilst for others, only ceilings that are over 12 feet would fall into this category.

27 July 2022

A Guide On General Conveyancing

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General conveyancing deals with the purchase and sale of property. Typically, the conveyancer helps buyers and sellers close real estate deals and ensures that the deal does not expose them to financial and legal liabilities. Below are some of the different aspects of general conveyancing. Property Appraisal Whether you need to buy or sell property, you will need a conveyancer to appraise the property. The primary benefit of an appraisal is it ensures that you buy a reasonably priced house or sell your property above the current market rates.

9 April 2021

Top Office Cleaning Dos and Don'ts You Should Know

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Office cleaning is one of the essential tasks every company has to do to ensure that the work environment is safe, so the employees can be more productive and healthy. After all, this is where workers spend a significant part of their day or night while working. One of the best ways to accomplish this, other than seeking commercial cleaning services, is to know some simple hints that will help you maintain cleanliness in the office.

6 March 2020

Four Signs That You Have Termites in Your House

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Drywood termites are one of the most annoying and destructive pests you can have in your home. They attack and build on every part of the home from the foundation, doors, windows and other structures. The trickiest part of dealing with termites is that you can have them in your home for ages, without ever realising their presence. Sadly, many homeowners realise they have been living with termites when the termites have eaten off structures to the point that the structures are falling apart.

30 December 2019

Property Purchase: Three Essential Considerations for Suitable Location Selection

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If you are planning on acquiring residential property for personal use or rental, there are multiple issues that you should consider before purchase. One of these critical aspects is the location. It is common knowledge that the location will influence comfort and value. Unfortunately, most inexperienced investors and first home buyers do not understand the elements which determine whether an area is beneficial or not. If you are uncertain, consider this discussion on the critical factors for ideal location selection:

4 December 2017

Discerning the Signs of a Possum Infestation

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Typically, when homeowners think of animal infestations, they associate them with rats or mice. However, there are other animals that you should be wary of, particularly possums. Unfortunately, possums are an inherently nocturnal species, so you may not immediately be aware that you have an infestation on your hands. Moreover, these critters are wary of human scents, so they will typically scramble away if they suspect you are nearby. Nonetheless, it is essential to know how to identify a possum infestation so that it can be controlled post haste.

16 May 2017

Some Common Materials and Finishes Available for Security Window Screens

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One of the most common areas of entry into homes during break-ins is the windows. That's why many modern homeowners all over Australia are constantly looking for effective ways to increase their window security. One of the products available in this regard is security window screens. As the name clearly suggests, these window screens are primarily designed to cover and secure window openings that burglars can use to enter a home.

9 May 2017

4 Tips for Helping An Elderly Parent Move

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Moving to a new home is a stressful experience for anyone, but for an elderly person it can be overwhelming. Whether your elderly parent is moving into a senior living facility or simply downsizing to a more manageable home, there are things you can do to help the process go smoothly. Here are four tips for helping your elderly parent successfully complete a move with as little stress as possible.

17 March 2017

When Does a Landlord Need a Property Management Company?

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As a landlord, it's usually up to you to decide if you need a property management company or need to hire an individual property manager, as these services aren't typically required by law. However, even if it's not legally required, there are times when it's in your best interests to hire such a person or company. Note when this is and why a manager or management company can be the right decision for you.

9 March 2017