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Finance Approval Guide for Property Buyers - VIC

Securing finance approval is a critical step for Buyers when entering into a property contract subject to finance. The finance clause is intended to provide the buyer with an opportunity to exit from the contract if they are not able to obtain sufficient funding from their lender to complete the contract. The common timeframe for these clauses is 14 –21 days after the contract date.

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Understanding Stamp / Transfer Duty - VIC

Stamp duty, also known as Transfer Duty, is a crucial state tax to understand when purchasing property in Victoria. This state tax applies to various property transactions and can significantly impact the overall cost of buying a property. In this article, we'll explore what stamp duty is, how it's calculated, and the key considerations for Buyers, including potential exemptions, concessions, and additional duties for foreign Buyers. Understanding these factors can help you navigate the property market more effectively and avoid unexpected costs.

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Finance Approval Guide for Buyers - NSW

What happens if I can't secure financing?

Commonly in New South Wales, the Contract is not subject to finance. Before signing an unconditional contract or before the expiry of the cooling off period, if you are unable to obtain final finance approval for the transaction or otherwise do not have immediately available cleared funds (e.g. you are relying on an inheritance or property sale), you will have no right to rescind the Contract. You must proceed to settlement regardless, failure of which will entitle the Vendor to terminate the contract, keep the deposit and sue you for damages and any loss on resale if they sell the property for a lesser value within 12 months of the termination.

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Staying Cyber Safe for Property Transactions - QLD

People across Australia have lost money when hackers have impersonated a law practice or another party involved in a legal matter by altering electronic communications including email, fax, social media, text, instant messaging, applications, file sharing and documents including PDF or Word documents. The following steps are critical to reduce this risk and if you are involved in a transfer of funds these are steps you should take to reduce the risk of loss.

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Understanding Transfer Duty - QLD

Stamp duty, also known as Transfer Duty, is a crucial tax to understand when purchasing property in Queensland. This state tax applies to various property transactions and can significantly impact the overall cost of buying a property. In this article, we'll explore what stamp duty is, how it's calculated, and the key considerations for Buyers, including potential exemptions, concessions, and additional duties for foreign Buyers. Understanding these factors can help you navigate the property market more effectively and avoid unexpected costs. 

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