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    Refinancing , conveyancing and transfer of title

    Dear Forumites , I would to ask your collective wisdom to share your knowledge about transfers of property titles. The situation : My partner and I purchased a property more than 5 years ago . Recently , we've decided to separate . The title was registered under both of our names ...
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    Rental and investment property question

    Dear forumites , It's been a while since my last post - the collective wisdom of Somersoft helped us to purchase a property that we wanted more than 5 years ago . I am trying to help one of my friends since she's encountered a difficult situation due to lack of experience . The couple...
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    Residential Owners Insurance

    Hi Guys , I'd like to ask a brief question in relation to Residential Owners Insurance. We purchased a property 2 days ago . The vendor is an owner builder. The house is 4 y.o. , hence the section 32 includes Residential Owners Insurance issued by QBE and 137b ( building inspection...
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    IP calculations

    Hi Guys , I am a newbie here , so please don't critize too much . We've inspected a property on Saturday . Property is not too old (approx. 15 years) , 3/2/2/2 ( 2 cars garage) . Price range $365-385K . I think vendor is ready to accept the offer around 370-375K . Location is 5 min...
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    Contract offer question

    Hi guys , I brief questions to reiterate the basics . I’ve received the section 32 on Friday at 6PM . My solicitor had no time to check the title . I’d like to make an offer on Saturday . RA have a standard REIV contract of sale and section 32 . I’d like to make an offer subject to...
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    Section 32 Easement Question - inside drainage boundary

    Ladies and Gents , We've inspected the house and the price range looks reasonable. The property has no garage or carport pergola, just a paved driveway . I've received the section 32 and realized why ... There are two easements - one is on the left hand side where is the driveway ...
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    Contract of Sale questions

    Hi Guys , Please your advice regarding the contract of sale . We've inspected a property today ; the agent specified that they've received an offer and if we are interested to secure this property we have to make an offer in writing immediately :D. Inspection have taken place between 1 -...
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    House design - please your opinion

    L&G, We've received the drawings from the builder today . I've noticed that there is no exit from the garage to the house , as well as from the "carport" ( which is actually a "boatport":) In addition, I'd rather prefer to have the entrance instead of powder room ( we don't need it ) ...
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    Home and land question

    Dear All, I need you advice regarding the building process. We've purchased a block of land , the builder signed the contract on behalf of the vendor , settlement perios is 60 days . The building envelop is a bit difficult , therefore they've had to amend design . It's been nearly 3 weeks...
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    Land + House package - the process of buying off the plan

    Hi Guys , Need your advice regarding the process of buying off the plan ( if my understanding of the definition is correct) . I've spoken with a developer on Saturday . The block is approx. 600 m2 , however there is a huge gum tree on a left hand side of the block ; the tree is covering...
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    New Home Network Melbourne - need your opinion

    Ladies and Gents , Please your advice regarding New Home Network Melbourne in Oakleigh . If applicable, I need your references and opinion about this builder Kind Regards gprp
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    Adding a Bathroom Part II - Urgent advice needed

    Hi Guys , We are young couple interested to buy a property in N-E suburbs , Melbourne. We've inspected a 4 bedroom house and it looks nice . The block is 800m2 , however there is neither ensuite nor gas ducted heating / cooling . Location is good, very close to public transport and...
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    First home buyer - need your urgent advice

    Gday , The time has come . We've been renting for the last two years , our contract is due to expire in July and the landlord would like to raise the rent from $415 to $450 p.w. It will absolutely unwise to continue the rent . We can afford the price mark up to 500K and we have 25 %...
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