Australia Guide: Property
Buying a house is time-consuming, difficult and very expensive - especially if something goes wrong! Get your house search off to a good start with our buying property guide. Make sure you find out about the property market and understand how the system of buying a home works as it might be very different from your home country.
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Estate Agents
All you need to know to deal with estate agents
Most property in Australia is bought and sold through estate agents, who sell property on commission for owners. Expats should remember all states are different and are governed by different legislation but the following article provides a responsible explanation of the Real Estate Institute operations and code of conduct within Australia
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The conveyance process
What is it and what does it entail
It is important to realise that there is no one set of legislation which governs property transactions throughout Australia. Each state can have its own legislation, governing real-estate agents, contracts, builders responsibilities, stamp-duties etc. However, there are similarities and the following information is generally correct.
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The property purchasing choice
Do it yourself or use a solicitor?
Selecting the property is pretty much a task which you can accomplish yourself although expert advice in respect of flood levels, pest and building inspections etc. makes the job easier and safer. Next comes the actual purchase and conveyancing, the transfer of the property into your own legal possession. We set out the options for handling it yourself or employing a solicitor.
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