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Stressed about settlement dates? Start here

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.

Everything you need to know about Form 1 Disclosure Statements in SA

The Form 1 – Vendor’s Statement is a required statutory disclosure statement that must be provided by a vendor to a purchaser of land.

Don’t forget the Form 2! Tips and traps for selling a business in South Australia

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.

5 Things Every First Home Buyer Has To Know

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.

Providing guarantee for your family member: 5 things to consider

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.

When do I engage a Conveyancer?

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.

Planning Reform Series – Outline of the South Australian planning reforms under the Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act 2016

Since the introduction of the Planning, Development and Infrastructure Act 2016 South Australia has been undergoing a large scale modernisation of its planning system. Our planning reform series takes a look at the changes and how they will impact South Australians with plans to renovate, subdivide or develop land.