Zasco van RooyenJul 27, 20202 minAs a Buyer - Why do you need a DUE DILIGENCE condition in your Contract?When buying a property, whether there is a house on the land or not… a Buyer needs to do an investigation (“searches”) on the property to...
Zasco van RooyenJul 13, 20202 minDeposits in Queensland Conveyancing transactions Confused about the different references to DEPOSITS in conveyancing transactions? There are generally references made to two types of dep...
Zasco van RooyenJul 1, 20202 minSpecial Conditions in ContractsThe contract for the sale and purchase of property contains standard conditions and the real estate agent, or the Seller or Buyer’s lawye...
Zasco van RooyenJul 1, 20202 minDo you want to SELL and BUY at the same time?Then do both processes simultaneously. With the right help… you can time your settlements in such a way they settle simultaneously and do...
Zasco van RooyenJul 1, 20202 minTiming in conveyancing transactionsTiming in a conveyancing matter is critical for various reasons… In Queensland a contract to buy or sell a property can and is mostly mad...
Zasco van RooyenJul 1, 20202 minDischarge of MortgagesDischarging mortgages Discharging a mortgage is the process of removing the mortgage from the title to your property. Your bank holds the...
Zasco van RooyenJun 26, 20202 minSeller's Obligations of DisclosureWhen selling your property, there are requirements for what you must disclose to the buyer before entering into the contract. This disclo...
Zasco van RooyenMay 27, 20201 minNational Reconciliation Week (27 May 2020 to 3 June 2020)Today marks the commencement of National Reconciliation Week in which Australians as a Nation, acknowledge and learn about our shared his...
Zasco van RooyenApr 24, 20202 minNot Just Any Cookie - The Story of the Anzac BiscuitThe story goes... a square of baked oats with coconut and syrup made its way to the Australian and New Zealand troops in Gallipoli as par...
Zasco van RooyenApr 9, 20202 minWills, Enduring Power of Attorneys and Advance Health DirectivesAs the current COVID-19 pandemic continues to bring uncertainty to our communities, many of you may be taking the time to consider your e...
Zasco van RooyenMay 17, 20194 minQueensland conveyancing processQueensland Wide Conveyancing is the process of transferring ownership of real estate from the seller to the buyer. The conveyancing proce...
Zasco van RooyenMay 17, 20193 minThe 3 parts of "Estate Planning"Estate planning can be difficult and confronting, but understanding what it entails should make a big difference and hopefully get you mo...
Zasco van RooyenMay 17, 20192 minWhy do I need a Will?What certainties do we have in life…? As Charles Franklin said…”no one gets out of this life alive…” Looking back in life one realisation...
Zasco van RooyenMay 17, 20192 minDifference between Joint Tenants and Tenants in CommonIt is quite common for people, whether in a relationship or not, to buy property together therefore it is important to consider how the p...
Zasco van RooyenMay 8, 20192 minWhat happens when you die without a valid Will? If you die without a Will or a valid Will – the laws of intestacy as found in Part 3 of the Succession Act 1981 applies. These rules set ...
Zasco van RooyenMay 8, 20191 minHow long is an Advance Health Directive valid for?he Advance Health Directive form suggests that you review your Advance Health Directive every two years, however there is no legislative ...
Zasco van RooyenMay 8, 20193 minWhat Can I Expect During My Consultation with A Family Lawyer?We understand how important it is to know what you are getting yourself into before you meet with a family law lawyer – and how overwhelm...
