Since being delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic last year, renters have long been waiting for these key rental changes. These changes mandate minimum standards for Victorian rentals and allow tenants to make minor modifications to their homes without prior consent. The changes are among the 130 revisions to the 2018 Victorian Parliament’s Residential Tenancies Act. […]

Please join us as Principal Lawyer, Damien McKenna will host affected landholders in these free information sessions about understanding your rights as landowners relating to the Marinus Link Easement. If your property or business is set to be affected by a Marinus Link Easement or you have concerns around the Land Acquisition click the link […]

Join us and one of our Principal Lawyers, Damien McKenna, as he addresses affected landholders in this free seminar to help understand your rights relating to the Star of the South proposal. To attend this meeting please register with Jayde on Jayde@duffysimon.com.au or ph. 03 5945 5229 Are you getting what you are entitled to […]

Before purchasing an investment property, it is best to invest some time into researching and planning for it to be a success. Here are some property investment tips to help you! Do your research and due diligence Researching the property market, the suburbs and the types of property really will help to clarify your options […]

pools spas requirements pools spas requirements On 1 December 2019, new laws to improve swimming pool and spa safety came into effect in Victoria. As of June 1 2020, it is now mandatory for owners of land where a swimming pool or spa is located to register their pool or spa with the relevant council. Owners are required […]

In the wake of the current COVID-19 crisis, the National Cabinet has just released the National Cabinet Mandatory Code of Conduct in relation to Commercial and Retail Leases. The purpose of this Code of Conduct (“the Code”) is to provide both Landlords and Tenants with a guiding set of principles for commercial tenancies to assist […]

With Pakenham ideally located on the edge of the country and suburbia, 2019 saw it have the highest number of homes change hand then any other postcode in Australia. With new infrastructure including new restaurants, schools, medical facilities, train station upgrades and plans for the freeway to be upgraded, Pakenham has a lot to offer. […]

You’ve been saving for what seems like forever and finally you can buy your first home, what’s next? There are many things to consider which can be quite daunting when making such a big financial decision. From contracts to bank loans there are so many things in between that you should know before pursuing.  Before […]

On Thursday the 28th of November, 2019, Partner Damien McKenna will be hosting a free information session for landowners affected by the Kooweerup Bypass land acquisition. Damien will touch on the rights of a landowner affected by land acquisition, the process involved, what your rights are, and what you can be compensated for. This is […]

Our e-Conveyancing is at the forefront of the conveyancing game with obligation-free quoting available 24-7 on any device. Behind the Duffy & Simon Conveyancing technology sits a passionate and dedicated team of conveyancers and property lawyers Once in the e-conveyancing process clients and agents have access to all progress updates in real-time, with e-signing of […]