Questions You Must Ask Your Conveyancer with Jennie Tonner

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:
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]

 


Link/s from the show:


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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



 


Connect With Us:


Home Buyer Academy Website
(https://www.homebuyeracademy.com.au/)



 


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