Blog - Pearson Chambers Conveyancing

We hear this question most Monday mornings from Melbourne buyers who made an offer after a busy Saturday inspection, then received a call saying the vendor wants more money or different terms. It can feel as though the property is nearly yours, while the paperwork says something quite different.<... Read More

Settlement is finally complete, the keys are yours, and then you notice a sizeable late interest amount on the final figures. That extra line can leave one more Victorian duty task to deal with after the move.The short answer: In Victoria, purchaser paid default or pe... Read More

We’re often asked how a buyer can tell whether the person handling their Melbourne property purchase is properly authorised. It’s a sensible question to ask before you sign a contract, transfer a deposit or send identity documents.The short answer: a non lawyer... Read More

The contract arrives after a Saturday inspection, and one special condition says you'll pay the seller's mortgage discharge costs. It may look like routine bank wording, but it can move a seller expense onto you just as you're trying to lock in the purchase.The short answer:... Read More

We hear this question regularly from Melbourne buyers who were the last bidder standing on Saturday, then found themselves in the kitchen or on the front verandah being asked to name a new price.The short answer: A property is passed in when it does not sell at auctio... Read More