SEVEN QUESTIONS ABOUT CAVEATS
The term caveat derives from the Latin term ‘beware’, essentially it is a warning or caution. A caveat can be placed on a Certificate of Title to protect a person’s… Read more
VOI & EXTERNAL VERIFIER AGENTS
Verification of Identity (VOI) requires that there be a face to face meeting between the person being identified and the “Verifier” or their agent “Verifier… Read more
A GREAT CONVEYANCER OR A CHEAP CONVEYANCER WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE?
Have you been in the situation where someone asks for a quote of a particular service to be provided but in actual fact what is really… Read more
7 PROFESSIONALS YOU NEED WHEN BUYING AN INVESTMENT PROPERTY
When buying or selling an investment property it is important to have the right professionals to contact in order to get the best advice. So… Read more
WHAT IS A CERTIFIED PRACTISING CONVEYANCER (CPC)?
CPC – WHAT DOES THAT MEAN? The title of Certified Practising Conveyancer (CPC) is awarded to conveyancers who annually meet the standards set by each Division of… Read more
WHAT IS TITLE INSURANCE?
Title insurance is a specialty insurance policy that protects the legal ownership of your property and can cover you for costs arising from risks you… Read more
SIMULTANEOUS SETTLEMENTS
Sometimes practical or financial circumstances dictate that a sale and purchase settlement is to be completed on the same day. Your conveyancers will coordinate the… Read more
WHY DO I NEED A TAX DEPRECIATION SCHEDULE?
If you are buying an investment property then you should arrange for a tax depreciation schedule to be prepared for your accountant to get the… Read more
WHAT ARE SETTLEMENT ADJUSTMENTS?
The question of ‘what are settlement adjustments’ is often asked by clients who are buying and selling property. The question arises when a settlement statement… Read more
7 PROFESSIONALS TO CALL WHEN PURCHASING A BUSINESS
It doesn’t matter who you are, where you live and what you do as you will all need the same professionals to talk to when… Read more
E-CONVEYANCING – A REVIEW
Have you bought a property that was settled using Electronic Conveyancing (e-conveyancing). This system of transferring real property has been in place for some time… Read more
MCKAY BUSINESS TURNS 20
McKay Business Services has just turned 20 so I thought I would review how it all started and how the business has developed to where… Read more