The Building Regulations 2012 (the Regulations) require the owner of a dwelling to have compliant smoke alarms installed prior to the transfer of ownership; where a dwelling is rented under a residential tenancy agreement or made available for such rental; and where a dwelling is made available for hire. What is a compliant smoke alarm? To comply with the Regulations […]
Victorian pool fencing laws
All swimming pools and spas on residential properties in Victoria with a depth greater than 30cm (300mm) are required to be surrounded by a safety barrier (e.g. a pool fence). There are currently 3 sets of requirements for pool/spa barriers in Victoria – these are based on when your pool or spa was constructed: Before […]
Buying and Selling Property – it’s time to verify your identity (Victoria)
The Registrar of Titles announced new guidelines for verification of identity (VOI) on the 30th September, 2015. The guidelines set out in the announcement came into force on the 9th November, 2015, and it is now mandatory to meet the VOI requirements for all paper-based conveyancing in Victoria. Key dates for the new verification […]
What does a Conveyancer do?
Conveyancers specialise in the transfer of real estate ownership, house or land, between vendors and purchasers. Whether you are buying or selling, a good conveyancer has the skills and experience to advocate on your behalf and undertake the preparation, verification and lodgement of all legal documents involved in the sale process. One of the most […]
What is a Section 32? (Victoria)
The Section 32 Vendor’s Statement is a legal document that originates from Section 32 of the Sale of Land Act, which requires vendor disclosure of certain information to prospective purchasers before a contract of sale is signed. Failure to provide the correct information in a Section 32 may mean the purchaser has a legal right […]
What is a vendor’s statement? (Victoria)
A vendor’s statement is a legal document required by section 32 of the Sale of Land Act (which is why the document is often referred to as a “section 32 statement”). The purpose of the vendor’s statement is to provide information about a property and its title to assist potential buyers. The information that is […]
