overview.
Torrens, strata, community: the property titles you need to understand before you buy. Dad breaks down what each one means for ownership, fees and responsibilities, and what to watch for with an apartment versus a standalone house.
Dad — John Kefalianos, finance broker and property developer — breaks down the property titles every buyer should understand before signing.
"The title decides what you actually own and what you owe every quarter. Read it before you fall for the kitchen."
John Kefalianos
what you'll learn.
- What a Torrens title gives you, and its trade-offs
- How strata titles work, and what strata fees pay for
- Why a sinking fund matters before you buy into strata
- What a community title means for shared responsibilities
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links Nicola & John mentioned.
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