As with all aspects of our lives during the current COVID-19 pandemic, the property and conveyancing space has had to adapt significantly in recent weeks following the Federal Government’s announcement in late March of a ban on open homes and public auctions. In... Read More
Changes to Land Tax for ACT Residential Properties Substantial changes to the ACT land tax system for residential properties came into effect on 1 July 2018. As the one-year anniversary approaches, we look at how these changes may impact ACT property owners in... Read More
A new Federal Government initiative, effective from 1 July 2018, enables those selling their home to contribute up to $300,000 into super (and where this is a couple, up to $300,000 each). Although it is referred to as ‘downsizing contributions into super’, after the... Read More
As settlement of your conveyancing transaction draws towards completion you can expect to receive a settlement statement from Tetlow Legal which sets out the balance due at settlement once adjustment for rates, levies, rent, reports and the like have been accounted... Read More
Spring is upon us and for many the gruelling Canberra winter will have taken its toll. But with the new season brings new opportunities, and for some, it will mean starting the arduous process of selling up and relocating homes. If you are selling a residential... Read More