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Buying property? With the market booming, settlement dates have become a big topic of conversation between conveyancers and clients. Here’s what you need to know about choosing a conveyancer early and getting the settlement date right.
If you are selling your small business it is important that you comply with your legal requirement to provide a purchaser with a Form 2 – Vendor’s Statement.
Entering the property market can be a daunting experience. Some people go in armed with facts and figures, others go in not really knowing what they want or need and then there are some who just go “all in” with no information and no facts.
At Johnston Withers Lawyers and Conveyancers we love helping South Australians achieve the great Australian dream that is home ownership. Seeing the joy on our client’s faces when they settle on the property is what drives us to be the best in our field.
Here’s a brief run-down of things to consider and what steps to expect once you’ve found a place to call home and you’re ready to make an offer.
Key Changes to Foreign Resident Capital Gains Withholding (FRCGW) Rules
From 1 January 2025, changes to the FRCGW regime will affect all property sales in Australia. Vendors, including Australian residents, must apply for a Foreign Resident Capital Gains Clearance Certificate from the ATO to avoid 15% withholding at settlement. Our article outlines these changes, what they mean for you, and how to apply for the clearance certificate.