moving house

Home Settlement Process – What you should know

03 July 2023

There’s nothing quite like the buzz of seeing those words in your inbox: Confirmation of settlement of your property purchase. Settlement day can be both exciting and stressful. But once the formalities are done, it’s all worth it. If you’re planning a property purchase and are new to how settlement works, here’s a rundown. What…

Can you exit an off the plan purchase?

14 February 2019

Considering buying a property off the plan? It sounds good in theory, with the possibility of stamp duty concessions and other benefits for first home buyers. But in 2018 there were quite a few people who got caught out by the hidden risks. Read on to find out what you need to know if you’re…

5 Tips to take the stress out of settlement day

26 February 2018

You’ve found your dream property, had your offer accepted and the all-important settlement day is the last hurdle to overcome. The anticipation has been building for weeks! Settlement day can be both exciting and stressful, as sometimes things can go wrong. In this article, we offer some tips about settlement day and explain how we,…

Top things to do before moving house

03 October 2016

What you need to do before moving house, we’ve put together the top checklist of things to do before you move house: 1) Connect Utilities Disconnecting and connecting utilities take a few days if not a few weeks, and you don’t want to be charged for utilities you’re not using once you move. Internet, energy…

How to take the stress out of moving house

Take the stress out of moving house We all know moving house is one of the most stressful things we can do, however there are ways to plan and minimise stress before your move: 1) Budget First There are many costs associated with moving house so it’s important to budget these expenses so you’re not…