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Off-the-plan purchases carry risks a completed-property purchase does not — from sunset clauses to valuation shortfalls — and here is what a conveyancer commonly reviews before contracts are signed.

An explanation of what stamp duty (transfer duty) actually is, why the amount differs so much between states, and where to find current rates rather than an outdated number.

How long a buyer has to withdraw from a property contract differs significantly by state, does not apply at auction, and can be waived — here is what the rules commonly look like.

From contract review to handing over the keys — a walk through the stages a conveyancer or solicitor commonly manages between signing a contract and becoming the legal owner.

Conveyancers and solicitors can both manage a standard property settlement, but their qualifications, scope and state-based rules are not identical — here is how the two roles actually differ.

A realistic look at what licensed conveyancers and solicitors typically charge for a residential property transaction, and what pushes a quote up or down.