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This result was widely predicted with many experts tipping the RBA would lower the rate to provide some stimulus for the economy following last week's disappointing CPI numbers. At its meeting today, the Board decided to lower the cash rate by 25 basis points to 1.50 per cent, effective 3 August 2016. Topics: [Insider](https://www.sydneyconveyancing.com.au/conveyancing-blog/topic/insider) [Real Estate Conveyancing](https://www.sydneyconveyancing.com.au/conveyancing-blog/topic/real-estate-conveyancing) [Conveyancing](https://www.sydneyconveyancing.com.au/conveyancing-blog/topic/conveyancing) [Conveyancing Sydney](https://www.sydneyconveyancing.com.au/conveyancing-blog/topic/conveyancing-sydney) [Fixed Fees Conveyancing](https://www.sydneyconveyancing.com.au/conveyancing-blog/topic/fixed-fees-conveyancing) [Electronic Conveyancing Settlements](https://www.sydneyconveyancing.com.au/conveyancing-blog/topic/electronic-conveyancing-settlements) [Continue Reading](https://www.sydneyconveyancing.com.au/conveyancing-blog/reserve-bank-of-australia-board-decided-to-lower-the-cash-rate-by-25-basis-points-to-1.50-per-cent-effective-3-august-2016) ###### 1 min read ## [Selling your property at auction? Here are some simple strategies that can help you achieve better results.](https://www.sydneyconveyancing.com.au/conveyancing-blog/selling-your-property-at-auction-here-are-some-simple-strategies-that-can-help-you-achieve-better-results) By [Sydney Conveyancing - Fixed Professional Fees Conveyancing in Sydney & across NSW](https://www.sydneyconveyancing.com.au/conveyancing-blog/author/sydney-conveyancing-fixed-professional-fees-conveyancing-in-sydney-across-nsw) on Aug 22, 2019 8:15:46 PM [![](https://www.sydneyconveyancing.com.au/hubfs/Icons/sale.png) ](https://www.sydneyconveyancing.com.au/conveyancing-blog/selling-your-property-at-auction-here-are-some-simple-strategies-that-can-help-you-achieve-better-results) Have you decided to selling your property at auction? Here are some simple strategies that may help you get a better result. Topics: [Insider](https://www.sydneyconveyancing.com.au/conveyancing-blog/topic/insider) [Real Estate Conveyancing](https://www.sydneyconveyancing.com.au/conveyancing-blog/topic/real-estate-conveyancing) [Conveyancing](https://www.sydneyconveyancing.com.au/conveyancing-blog/topic/conveyancing) [Conveyancing Sydney](https://www.sydneyconveyancing.com.au/conveyancing-blog/topic/conveyancing-sydney) [Fixed Fees Conveyancing](https://www.sydneyconveyancing.com.au/conveyancing-blog/topic/fixed-fees-conveyancing) [Electronic Conveyancing Settlements](https://www.sydneyconveyancing.com.au/conveyancing-blog/topic/electronic-conveyancing-settlements) [Continue Reading](https://www.sydneyconveyancing.com.au/conveyancing-blog/selling-your-property-at-auction-here-are-some-simple-strategies-that-can-help-you-achieve-better-results) ## [What is land tax?](https://www.sydneyconveyancing.com.au/conveyancing-blog/what-is-land-tax) By [Sydney Conveyancing - Fixed Professional Fees Conveyancing in Sydney & across NSW](https://www.sydneyconveyancing.com.au/conveyancing-blog/author/sydney-conveyancing-fixed-professional-fees-conveyancing-in-sydney-across-nsw) on Aug 22, 2019 8:14:51 PM [![](https://www.sydneyconveyancing.com.au/hubfs/Icons/contract%20(2).png) ](https://www.sydneyconveyancing.com.au/conveyancing-blog/what-is-land-tax) Land tax is a tax that is applied to the value of any property you own or jointly own which is more than the land tax threshold as at midnight on 31 December of every year and is not applicable to your home or your principal place of residence. Topics: [Insider](https://www.sydneyconveyancing.com.au/conveyancing-blog/topic/insider) [Real Estate Conveyancing](https://www.sydneyconveyancing.com.au/conveyancing-blog/topic/real-estate-conveyancing) [Conveyancing](https://www.sydneyconveyancing.com.au/conveyancing-blog/topic/conveyancing) [Conveyancing Sydney](https://www.sydneyconveyancing.com.au/conveyancing-blog/topic/conveyancing-sydney) [Fixed Fees Conveyancing](https://www.sydneyconveyancing.com.au/conveyancing-blog/topic/fixed-fees-conveyancing) [Electronic Conveyancing Settlements](https://www.sydneyconveyancing.com.au/conveyancing-blog/topic/electronic-conveyancing-settlements) [Continue Reading](https://www.sydneyconveyancing.com.au/conveyancing-blog/what-is-land-tax) ###### 1 min read ## [Home owners warranty changes](https://www.sydneyconveyancing.com.au/conveyancing-blog/home-owners-warranty-changes) By [Sydney Conveyancing - Fixed Professional Fees Conveyancing in Sydney & across NSW](https://www.sydneyconveyancing.com.au/conveyancing-blog/author/sydney-conveyancing-fixed-professional-fees-conveyancing-in-sydney-across-nsw) on Aug 22, 2019 8:12:44 PM [![](https://www.sydneyconveyancing.com.au/hubfs/Icons/house.png) ](https://www.sydneyconveyancing.com.au/conveyancing-blog/home-owners-warranty-changes) In NSW on, 6th May 2014, there was a announcement in regards to the removal of Home Owners Warranty obligations for owner builders. In other words owner built homes will be sold with no home owners warranty protection for the new purchaser. This decision will significantly impact the viability of owner building in NSW. 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Strata schemes can be though of as small communities. In a shared environment it is important to understand your privilages, obligations and responsiblities while owning or living in a strata unit. 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Along with benefits of buying a tenanted property, there are responsibilities and potential downside.** Topics: [Insider](https://www.sydneyconveyancing.com.au/conveyancing-blog/topic/insider) [Real Estate Conveyancing](https://www.sydneyconveyancing.com.au/conveyancing-blog/topic/real-estate-conveyancing) [Conveyancing](https://www.sydneyconveyancing.com.au/conveyancing-blog/topic/conveyancing) [Conveyancing Sydney](https://www.sydneyconveyancing.com.au/conveyancing-blog/topic/conveyancing-sydney) [Fixed Fees Conveyancing](https://www.sydneyconveyancing.com.au/conveyancing-blog/topic/fixed-fees-conveyancing) [Electronic Conveyancing Settlements](https://www.sydneyconveyancing.com.au/conveyancing-blog/topic/electronic-conveyancing-settlements) [Continue Reading](https://www.sydneyconveyancing.com.au/conveyancing-blog/purchasing-investment-property-your-rights-responsibilities-as-a-landlord) ###### 1 min read ## [Swimming pool compliance and registration: what do I need to do?](https://www.sydneyconveyancing.com.au/conveyancing-blog/swimming-pool-compliance-and-registration-what-do-i-need-to-do) By [Sydney Conveyancing - Fixed Professional Fees Conveyancing in Sydney & across NSW](https://www.sydneyconveyancing.com.au/conveyancing-blog/author/sydney-conveyancing-fixed-professional-fees-conveyancing-in-sydney-across-nsw) on Aug 22, 2019 8:00:47 PM **![sydney-conveyancing-blog-swimming-pool-compliance](https://www.sydneyconveyancing.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/images/blog/sydney-conveyancing-blog-swimming-pool-compliance.jpg?width=280&name=sydney-conveyancing-blog-swimming-pool-compliance.jpg)** Topics: [Insider](https://www.sydneyconveyancing.com.au/conveyancing-blog/topic/insider) [Real Estate Conveyancing](https://www.sydneyconveyancing.com.au/conveyancing-blog/topic/real-estate-conveyancing) [Conveyancing](https://www.sydneyconveyancing.com.au/conveyancing-blog/topic/conveyancing) [Conveyancing Sydney](https://www.sydneyconveyancing.com.au/conveyancing-blog/topic/conveyancing-sydney) [Fixed Fees Conveyancing](https://www.sydneyconveyancing.com.au/conveyancing-blog/topic/fixed-fees-conveyancing) [Electronic Conveyancing Settlements](https://www.sydneyconveyancing.com.au/conveyancing-blog/topic/electronic-conveyancing-settlements) [Continue Reading](https://www.sydneyconveyancing.com.au/conveyancing-blog/swimming-pool-compliance-and-registration-what-do-i-need-to-do) ###### 1 min read ## [What is property conveyancing](https://www.sydneyconveyancing.com.au/conveyancing-blog/what-is-property-conveyancing) By [Sydney Conveyancing - Fixed Professional Fees Conveyancing in Sydney & across NSW](https://www.sydneyconveyancing.com.au/conveyancing-blog/author/sydney-conveyancing-fixed-professional-fees-conveyancing-in-sydney-across-nsw) on Aug 22, 2019 7:59:13 PM [![](https://www.sydneyconveyancing.com.au/hubfs/images/blog/sydney-conveyancing-conveyancers-sellers-guide.jpg) ](https://www.sydneyconveyancing.com.au/conveyancing-blog/what-is-property-conveyancing) **** Topics: [Insider](https://www.sydneyconveyancing.com.au/conveyancing-blog/topic/insider) [Real Estate Conveyancing](https://www.sydneyconveyancing.com.au/conveyancing-blog/topic/real-estate-conveyancing) [Conveyancing](https://www.sydneyconveyancing.com.au/conveyancing-blog/topic/conveyancing) [Conveyancing Sydney](https://www.sydneyconveyancing.com.au/conveyancing-blog/topic/conveyancing-sydney) [Fixed Fees Conveyancing](https://www.sydneyconveyancing.com.au/conveyancing-blog/topic/fixed-fees-conveyancing) [Electronic Conveyancing Settlements](https://www.sydneyconveyancing.com.au/conveyancing-blog/topic/electronic-conveyancing-settlements) [Continue Reading](https://www.sydneyconveyancing.com.au/conveyancing-blog/what-is-property-conveyancing) [All posts](https://www.sydneyconveyancing.com.au/conveyancing-blog/all) ### Featured ### Sign up for updates ![](https://www.sydneyconveyancing.com.au/hubfs/sydney-conveyancing-com-au-fixed-conveyancing-price-licensed-Conveyancers-capital.png) SYDNEY CONVEYANCING - Licensed Propety Conveyancers. 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