Do I earn interest on monies in your trust account?
No. Funds held on trust by law firms are strictly regulated. Banks are required to pay any interest earned on funds held in trust accounts
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What is your trust account?
Like in many industries, we ordinarily request our clients to pay our estimated fees and disbursements in advance of us commencing work on a matter.
Buying and selling a home
Before making a final decision or signing any contract: investigate your options thoroughly – consider your needs and what you can afford; and get advice from people you trust.
Auditor-General: Low risk of property fraud in WA
Western Australia’s auditor-general Colin Murphy is confident new measures to reduce the risk of fraudulent property sales are strong. Sound oversight In February 2015, the
Vale the Settlements Scale? Good riddance, actually!
The Attorney General and Minister for Commerce Michael Mischin has today announced the abolition of the Settlement Agent Act Scalefollowing a review by the Department of Commerce. From
Lawyers lead charge in settlements price war
Aggressive marketing by law firms has sparked a price-cutting war in Perth’s overcrowded conveyancing industry, saving home buyers and sellers hundreds or even thousands of
Compare apples with apples when choosing a settlement agent
Flat Rate Settlements offers instant online quotes that are fair and transparent. And if you happen to find a cheaper price, we’ll beat it by 5%. But
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