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    • How to Do a Proper Final Inspection Before Settlement
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    • How to Buy Through an SMSF in Victoria
    • How to Spot Auction Contracts With Hidden Risks
    • What to Do If the Valuation Comes in Too Low
    • How to Buy Off-the-Plan Safely in Victoria
    • What Happens If the Vendor Dies Before Settlement
    • How to Back Out of a Property Contract — and When It's Too Late
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The Victorian Government’s value capture policies — including Windfall Gains Tax, overlay-based stamp duty increases, and developer levies — are hitting everyday landowners. We explain what these charges are, where they apply, and how they affect property sales and purchases across the state.

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