Blog - Pearson Chambers Conveyancing

In recent years, the property transfer industry has become an increasingly attractive target for cybercriminals. With high profile cases involving losses of hundreds of thousands of dollars, it's clear that conveyancers, real estate agents, lawyers, and mortgage brokers need to take decisive acti... Read More

When purchasing property in Melbourne, one of the key steps in the conveyancing process is paying stamp duty. The Victorian State Revenue Office has made this process more streamlined through their online system called Duties Online. This blog post will explain what Duties Online is, how it works... Read More

Significant changes are on the horizon for the Capital Gains Withholding tax regime in Australia, set to take effect from 1 January 2025. These modifications will have substantial implications for all property transactions within the country, regardless of the vendor's residency status. In this b... Read More

Purchasing a home is one of the biggest financial decisions most people will make in their lifetime. In Melbourne and throughout Victoria, buyers have an important protection called the "cooling off period" that allows them to reconsider their decision after signing a contract. This blog post wil... Read More

When purchasing a property in Melbourne or elsewhere in Australia, one of the key milestones in the process is the settlement date. This crucial date marks the official transfer of ownership from the seller to the buyer. But who actually decides when settlement will occur? Let's dive into the det... Read More