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Buying a property? Distinct Conveyancing Blackwood can help!

Buying a property? Distinct Conveyancing Blackwood can help!

Distinct Conveyancing love to assist people buying their homes (known as Purchasers). We can help you from the beginning by assisting you with any special conditions you may want included or providing advice in the case of private contract preparation. We will also check over the contract and Form 1 documents during the cooling off […]

Reserve Bank of Australia – Interest Rate Increase

Reserve Bank of Australia – Interest Rate Increase

We were warned and now it’s official – the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) have lifted the official interest rate for the first time in more than 11 years. The 0.25 percent increase to 0.35% means that today many homeowners are experiencing their first ever interest rate rise, which can be scary given that the […]

Selling a property? Distinct Conveyancing Blackwood can help!

Selling a property? Distinct Conveyancing Blackwood can help!

Distinct Conveyancing love to assist people selling their homes (known as Vendors). We can help you from the beginning by preparing contract and Form 1 documents if required, or if your agent has already attended to these, we are here to work with you from contract signing through to settlement. Every conveyance is different, however […]

Looking for a Conveyancer in Blackwood / Conveyancer Adelaide

Looking for a Conveyancer in Blackwood / Conveyancer Adelaide

Are you looking for a Conveyancer in Adelaide? Whilst Distinct Conveyancing Blackwood has its main office Blackwood in the Adelaide Hills, we service all areas of Adelaide and South Australia – from the Goolwa to Gawler! We invite you to contact our team of Registered Conveyancers on 08 8278 3351, email office@distinctconveyancing.com.au or visit us online at www.distinctconveyancing.com.au or […]

Distinct Conveyancing Blackwood

Distinct Conveyancing Blackwood

Do you need a Conveyancer? Whether you are buying or selling, transferring property to another family member or even changing your name – Distinct Conveyancing can help. Contact our Registered Conveyancers on 8278 3351, office@distinctconveyancing.com.au or visit www.distinctconveyancing.com.au to discuss all your Conveyancing needs. Visit us at: 2/165 Main Road, Blackwood SA 5051 Postal: PO Box 1114 Blackwood SA […]

Are you worried home ownership is out of reach?

Are you worried home ownership is out of reach?

Do you live in South Australia? Are you worrie home ownership is becoming unattainable for you or someone you know? It might be worth visiting HomeSeeker SA – a State Government initiative offering exclusive access to affordable, fixed price homes, making home ownership a possibility for more South Australians. And even if you have owned property before […]

Certified Practicing Conveyancing (CPC)

Certified Practicing Conveyancing (CPC)

Congratulations to our Registered Conveyancer Melanie who has achieved her CPC accreditation! Melanie is now a Certified Practicing Conveyancer (CPC) through the Australian Institute of Conveyancers SA Division Inc – AICSA  (AICSA). The AICSA states: “CPC is a sign of excellence, professionalism and helps identify conveyancers who have invested in themselves to develop their knowledge of the […]

‘Cooling Off’ – what does it mean?

‘Cooling Off’ – what does it mean?

Do you know what the right to ‘cool off’ means when purchasing a property? The Australian Institute of Conveyancing SA has put together some information to explain the process – read about it here: https://aicsa.com.au/cooling-off-rights/  Alternatively, please contact the Distinct Conveyancing Blackwood Office on (08) 8278 3351 to discuss your situation with a Registered Conveyancer

Can you choose your own Conveyancer?

Can you choose your own Conveyancer?

A question we are asked a LOT is – can I choose my own conveyancer? Yes – when buying and selling property you have the right to appoint your own conveyancer to represent you. The Real Estate Agent may encourage you to consult their recommended conveyancer, however the choice of who represents your interests is […]

Conveyancers are now Authorised Witnesses

Conveyancers are now Authorised Witnesses

From the 1st December 2021, a person who is registered as a Conveyancer under the Conveyancers Act 1994 (SA) has been added to the Oaths Act 1936 (SA) as an Authorised Witnesses. This means that Registered Conveyancers can now be a witness to a Statutory Declaration, which can make the process of buying or selling property much easier for […]

What is a Form 1?

What is a Form 1?

29 April 2022 A Form 1 (also known as a Vendor’s Statement), is a statutory disclosure statement that must be served on a Purchaser once a sale contract has been signed. The Land and Business (Sale and Conveyancing) Act 1994 requires an accurate Form 1 statement to be provided to an incoming Purchaser, setting out cooling-off rights […]

Distinct Conveyancing Blackwood

Distinct Conveyancing Blackwood

Do you need a Conveyancer? Whether you are buying or selling, transferring property to another family member or even changing your name – Distinct Conveyancing can help. Contact our Registered Conveyancers on 8278 3351, office@distinctconveyancing.com.au or visit www.distinctconveyancing.com.au to discuss all your Conveyancing needs. Visit us at: 2/165 Main Road, Blackwood SA 5051 Postal: PO […]

Family and Matrimonial Transfers

Family and Matrimonial Transfers

Are you looking to transfer property to a family member? Be sure to speak with a Registered Conveyancer before making any firm decisions about your property transfer. Transfers between family members happen for a variety of reasons, most commonly due to events such as death or divorce. There are many legal requirements to consider, and […]

Certified Practicing Conveyancer presentation with the AICSA

Certified Practicing Conveyancer presentation with the AICSA

Last night our Registered Conveyancer Melanie Turner was presented with her Certified Practicing Conveyancer certificate by the Australian Institute of Conveyancers SA Division Inc – AICSA. A Certified Practising Conveyancer (CPC) is a sign of excellence, professionalism and demonstrates that they have invested in themselves to develop and keep their knowledge updated on the conveyancing […]