Questions You Must Ask Your Conveyancer #23

Did you know that getting the right legal advice when purchasing property is critical to your success as a first home buyer?

In this episode we’re going to be delving into the legal side of buying your first home. What’s in a contract? What’s NOT in a contract? What questions should you be asking your conveyancer or lawyer?

We answer all those questions and more so tune in to today’s episode!

See you on the inside!


Episode Highlights:
● Welcome to Your First Home Buyer Guide! [00:00]
● Why a buyer needs legal advice and when to get it [03:33]
● The difference in vendor disclosures in the NSW versus other states [06:33]
● Knowing what to ask your conveyancer is important to get the right searches [08:11]
● The differences (and similarities) between lawyers and conveyancers [10:37]
● Challenges people face when going for the cheapest option [12:36]
● The biggest financial commitment as a first home buyer [15:20]
● Acquiring a 66W certificate to waive the cool off period in NSW and to waive it in other states [16:51]
● Conditional contracts versus Unconditional contracts [17:55]
● The Sunset Clause [19:25]
● Some first home buyers get caught up in government benefits for buying off-the-plan [24:04]
● Your schedule of finishes should have brand names [24:41]
● What happens when you sign a contract with a cooling-off period? [28:14]
● A look into gazumping [29:49]
● Mistakes first home buyers often make [34:02]
● Veronica’s story about a vendor who wasn’t prepared to meet the market [38:43]
● Getting pest and building inspection reports [42:25]
● Advice for first home buyers looking for the right conveyancer [44:09]


Links from the show:
● Check out our Where to Buy workshop: https://homebuyeracademy.com.au/workshop
● Register for our June 19th Stepping Stone Workshop at https://homebuyeracademy.com.au/ssw!


About our guest:
Jennie Tonner has more than 30 years of experience with two of Australia’s leading law firms: Mallesons Stephen Jaques and Allens Arthur Robinson, and has been running Cremorne Conveyancing for nearly 7 years.

● Learn more about Cremorne Conveyancing: https://cremorneconveyancing.com.au/


Connect With Us:
● Home Buyer Academy Website (https://www.homebuyeracademy.com.au/)


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