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Planet Ark campaign with Vicki Philipoff
Monday, 19 June 2017 At Vicki Philipoff, we’re the one and only Settlement Agency to be awarded Environmental certification!   Being one of the leading Conveyancing Companies in Western Australia: we’re also strong believers in doing our part to... Read More
house being built
Friday, 19 May 2017 The WA Labour Government has made the controversial decision to cut the temporary boost to the first home owner grant (FHOG) six months earlier than originally planned. In December last year, the former Liberal... Read More
heritage building
Tuesday, 11 April 2017 Buying a property can be daunting at the best of times, but what happens if the building or land you want to purchase is heritage listed? What is a Heritage Listing? You’ve probably heard... Read More
drawing of house
Monday, 27 March 2017     Purchasing a property is an exciting, albeit lengthy, process. Whether you’re new to the property market, or you’re a seasoned investor looking to make your next purchase, hiring a knowledgeable Settlement Specialist... Read More
Tuesday, 28 February 2017 The long-awaited digital exchange program, PEXA, is expected to reduce conveyancing times and costs by creating a unified system that will be easily accessible to sellers, banks, title registry offices, and of course, conveyancers.... Read More
Wednesday, 01 February 2017 The Western Australian Government has announced changes to both the First Home Owners Grant (FHOG) and Keystart loan eligibility criteria aimed in an attempt to increase access to funds for first home buyers, and stimulate... Read More
Housing suburb
Tuesday, 15 November 2016 What the Developer and Real Estate Agent need to know: The Sale of Land Amendment Bill 2016 passed through parliament on 10 November 2016.  The Act clarifies the obligations of developers and buyers when purchasing a lot... Read More
Wednesday, 02 November 2016 What is VOI? VOI stands for Verification of Identity. Whenever you’re selling, or transferring property, these steps are put in place to help protect the parties involved from the risk of land title fraud.... Read More
Family look at house for sale
Wednesday, 02 November 2016 Selling a tenanted property is often seen as a complicated dilemma, for both parties… but it doesn’t have to be that way. With understanding and respect to both Landlord and Tenant’s rights, and the... Read More
Wednesday, 02 November 2016 When preparing to make what in many cases may be the biggest investment of your life (buying a home), it may be worth considering a Title Insurance Policy WHAT IS TITLE INSURANCE? Title Insurance... Read More