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Boost to the First Home Owners Grant

Relief for First Home Buyers

Housing affordability is already an issue affecting many Australians and this has only been compounded by the concerns of the global financial crisis. While many countries are struggling under the weight of increasing debt and insecurity, Australia remains relatively untouched and governments at all levels continue to take decisive and early action to protect the economy.

Buying a first home is often a challenge with many first home buyers identifying deposits as a major stumbling block. The First Home Owners Grant and First Home Plus Schemes were introduced to ease the burden of first home buyers and hopefully assist them in entering the property market. The changing economic climate and increasing property prices have lessened the benefits of earlier schemes and it was time for a change.  read more »

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Choosing the right building inspectors

Are you interested in finding professional building inspectors? Do you need someone to take care of your pest inspection needs? If the answer to either of these questions is yes, then you should keep on reading and discover some very valuable tips on choosing the right inspector. Find out how you can get your hands on a genuine expert in the field and allow us to reveal to you the importance of a thorough building inspection checklist.  read more »

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Justice Centre adds AddThis! New addition to help you direct traffic to your website

At the Justice Centre we are continuously looking for new ways to add value to our registered users and readers alike. We are always looking for opportunities to develop this website so make it more effective in distributing content, but also easier for readers to find the information that they are looking for.  read more »

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Ten steps to inspecting the house or building

Before purchasing house or building, you should have certain information in order to ensure the quality of structure. People face lot of trouble due to lack of knowledge. To fix these problems, they spend thousand of dollars but still they get nothing. They need building inspectors and pest inspectors who help you to get rid of these issues.  read more »

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Asset protection - it's just a matter of trust

Recent developments and practical considerations

Discretionary trusts are commonly used for tax and asset protection purposes. They allow trustees to distribute income, and to distance the assets of the trust from potential creditors. However, a recent court case has since questioned their effectiveness for asset protection purposes.  read more »

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Right advice for the First Home Buyer

Helping First Home Buyers

For many, buying their home is one of their biggest investments, and this can be a very daunting exercise for first home buyers. Fortunately, the government assists first home buyers by offering a variety of financial benefits, such as exemptions or concessions on stamp duty as well as a grant.  read more »

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When the hammer falls - buying your home at auction

Precautions for auction buyers

Buying your home at an auction can be both exciting and stressful. Aside from knowing your budget (and not bidding over it), you should also be aware that one of the most important differences between buying your home by private treaty and buying it at an auction is the 'cooling off' period.  read more »

No cooling off period

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Selling Property - Part 1 - Contract for Sale of Land

Preparing a Contract for Sale of Land

Preparing a Contract for Sale of Land is generally the first step in selling your property and the conveyancing process. The contract is the legal document that will be at the heart of your transaction. It contains the terms and condition of the sale including such vital information as your property details, the agreed purchase price, and the duration of the contract (ie, when the transaction must settlement). The contract must also contain a variety of legal documents relating to your property and its title as required by law.  read more »

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