Encumberances

As the West Gate Tunnel nears completion, Melbourne’s west is about to change forever. Truck bans on local streets will improve amenity in some pockets, but properties near ramps, portals or ventilation stacks may face long-term impacts. Here are the 10 suburbs to watch — and what it could cost you if you buy in the wrong spot.

Purchasing property in Victoria? Don't rely on the vendor for land tax, water, or council certificates. Here’s why it’s smarter — and safer — to get them yourself.

A long-term guide to the 8 best places in Victoria to buy property through your SMSF in 2025, with contract tips, planning risks, and investment realities from a conveyancer’s perspective.

Before buying property in Melbourne, see our 2025 watchlist of ten suburbs with high risk, low growth, or buyer dissatisfaction.

It was supposed to be our dream home. Instead, we live beneath a lunatic. Here’s what we wish we knew before buying in an apartment block.

A building and pest clause won’t save you unless it’s done right. Learn what most buyers get wrong — and how to protect yourself.

Low OC fees aren’t always a win — they can signal big trouble ahead. Find out what to look for before buying into a body corporate.

Buying a property in Ringwood with a fresh renovation? Don’t be fooled by new tiles and fresh paint. We explain how to tell if the works were done properly—or just cheaply.

A Frankston unit sold this month for just $99,500, catching headlines across Melbourne. But there’s always a catch. Here’s what you’re not being told about these budget properties – and why you need to dig deeper before jumping in.

Insurance isn’t guaranteed. Some homes in Victoria are now uninsurable. Here’s how to spot the risk before it becomes your problem.

Think a contract only starts when you sign? In Victoria, one WhatsApp message could bind you to buy or sell — without realising it.