Useful Links

Australian Institute of Conveyancers South Australian Division

aicsa.com.au

The peak representative body for conveyancing in South Australia. Interesting information about the importance of using a Certified Practicing Conveyancer (“CPC”) can also be found here.

Revenue SA

revenuesa.sa.gov.au

This State Government site has useful information and calculators for Stamp Duty, Emergency Services Levy, Land Tax and the First Home Owners Grant.

First Home Owners

revenuesa.sa.gov.au/generic-pages/i-am-a-first-home-buyer

Comprehensive information from Revenue SA about FHOG – the First Home Owners Grant. The site includes a do-it-yourself eligibility assessment questionnaire.

Real Estate Institute of SA

reisa.com.au/publicinfo/public-info

This is South Australias peak body for the Real Estate industry. The website has good information about buying and selling a home including useful tips about what to do at an auction.

Foreign Investment Review Board

firb.gov.au

This site contains information for Foreign Purchasers and details the requirements that must be met.

Swimming Pool

sa.gov.au/topics/planning-and-property/owning-a-property/pool-and-spa-safety

This website contains information in relation to owning a property with a Swimming Pool and Spa and what this means for you.

Fencing between neighbours

lawhandbook.sa.gov.au/ch31s02s01.php

Fences should be regarded as a joint asset between neighbours. Find out your legal requirement here.

Electronic Conveyancing

sa.gov.au/topics/planning-and-property/land-and-property-development/conveyancing-and-surveying-professionals/national-electronic-conveyancing

Electronic Conveyancing allows practitioners and financial institutions to lodge and settle conveyancing transactions in an electronic workspace provided by Property Exchange Australia Ltd (PEXA).

Verification of Identity

sa.gov.au/topics/planning-and-property/land-and-property-development/conveyancing-and-surveying-professionals/registrar-generals-statutory-instruments/verification-of-identity-requirements-for-conveyancing

The verification of identity requirements provides a framework for legal practitioners, conveyancers or mortgagees to take reasonable steps to verify the identity of a party to a conveyancing transaction.