buying
WA Foreign Buyers Surcharge
What is the WA Foreign Buyer Duty all about? From 1 January 2019, the WA state government introduced a foreign…
Conveyancing Fees Perth Explained
When you buy or sell a property, you’ll likely speak to a couple of settlement agents to compare their conveyancing…
What’s this new GST at Settlement measure all about?
GST at settlement From 1 July 2018, buyers & sellers of residential homes & vacant land will be required to…
The home buyers assistance grant most first home owners don’t know about!
In addition to the more commonly spoken about First Home Owners Grant (FHOG), the WA State Government also offers a…
Who should I notify about my change of address?
So you’ve bought or sold a property, but who do you need to notify about your change of address? There…
How long does settlement take?
Some of the most common questions that we get asked by clients at the start of the process are ‘how…
Electronic Settlements – what is PEXA and should I use it?
With Metro Settlements set to conduct their 100th electronic settlement this week on the PEXA platform, we thought it was…
Scams & Fraud in Property Transactions
A spate of recent scams have highlighted the need for settlement agents & their clients to be super-vigilant when dealing…
Ten Things to Consider When Buying a Home
Congratulations – you’ve made the decision to buy a house! But how do you find the perfect one for you?…
Handy apps when buying or selling your home
If you’re looking to buy or sell property, why not use technology to make your life a little easier? Metro…