Glossaryselling

What is Completion?

The final stage of a property purchase, also known as settlement, when ownership transfers from vendor to buyer. Funds are exchanged, the title is transferred, and the buyer receives the keys. In Australia, settlement typically occurs 30–90 days after exchange of contracts.

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How to choose a selling agent

Interview process, the appraisal-price trap, and the listing agreement.

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