AT HOME WITH VANESSA

“Electronic Conveyancing has provided a much needed update to the property industry within WA. We have the ability to transact in a faster secure format to keep up with client’s lives.”

Flexible Conveyancing

Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or property professional, it can be hard juggling settlement day amid a busy life. Thankfully, with electronic conveyancing the settlement process is more flexible and efficient than ever, giving you the freedom to rest easy and enjoy a well-earned getaway. Below, we look at how electronic conveyancing satisfies those big settlement questions.

When will the change in land ownership be registered?

Immediately! The online settlement platform is securely linked with the WA land registry, Landgate. Once settlement is complete, the change of ownership documentation is lodged electronically, and the change of name registered straight away. You can even get your hands on your Certificate of Title within 24 hours.

How long will it take for me to receive the funds from my property sale?

Gone are the days of depositing bank cheques and patiently waiting for them to clear. The electronic settlement platform allows funds to be securely transferred via the workspace, and deposited directly into the seller’s bank account. You’ll be able to access (and enjoy) the funds on the same day, from anywhere in the world.

I’ve got a holiday planned! Do I need to be there in person on settlement day?

Don’t fret! While you’ll need to be in Australia to complete the settlement and mortgage documentation, this can all be done and dusted before settlement day. There’s no need to attend on the day, so you can jet off to your holiday destination and still access your funds straight away!

What about other settlement costs?

Electronic conveyancing makes things nice and easy for everyone! Any costs associated with settlement are linked and immediately paid as part of the process. This includes items like rates and taxes, commission or any repair invoices. This provides peace of mind that all accounts are settled and funds received, so you can sit back and relax.

For more info on how settlement works visit simply.net.au

At home with Vanessa

"I absolutely love Brazilian cuisine and the different dishes you can find around the country. It’s all so diverse and delicious."

INGREDIENTS

1kg cassava, finely grated

125g butter, softened

345g caster sugar (you can get away with half of this amount, if you’re not keen on sugary cakes)

4 large eggs

225g coconut, freshly shredded

250ml milk

Cassava & coconut cake

PREP: 15 MINS | COOK: 50-60 MINS | SERVES 24

METHOD

Preheat the oven to 190°C. Lightly grease a square 23 cm cake tin and line the tin with baking paper.

Wrap the grated cassava in a clean tea towel and tightly squeeze to remove the excess liquid.

Using an electric mixer, beat the butter and sugar until pale and creamy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the cassava, coconut and milk, and mix well.

Spoon the batter into the tin, smoothing the top. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until the cake is firm and dark golden brown. Leave the cake in the tin for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack. Serve warm or at room temperature.

No matter where in the world our feet may take us, the familiar aroma of a family meal will always bring us back home. For Vanessa, Marketing Manager at Smart Homes for Living, this has meant always keeping the Brazilian recipes of her childhood close by. ã Moving to Perth from her home in Sao Paulo 13 years ago, Vanessa explains that home cooking, "is a way to revisit some family memories – a way to connect to my home country after so many years abroad".

Food was an important part of Vanessa’s life growing up. From her father’s famous barbeques and salads to her mother’s cakes and desserts, "I’d come home from school and there was always something in the oven!" Vanessa said. Her grandma had a penchant for cooking up a storm, with school holidays spent feasting on her dishes with her cousins. The valuable lessons learnt from watching her family in the kitchen inspired her own cooking journey when moving to Australia.

Although leading a bustling modern life, Vanessa is always looking for an opportunity to select the perfect recipe, and revel in the joyful process of cooking. Her family menu features a mix of quick-and-easy dishes for those busy nights, and traditional Brazilian cuisine like Feijoada (Black Beans) and Canja de Galinha (Chicken Soup). Vanessa’s favourite, however, is cooking mouth-watering desserts like Brigadeiro and Beijinho. She always makes sure to involve her daughter for some special bonding time.

Vanessa’s recipe for Bolo de mandioca com coco (Cassava and Coconut Cake) is both delicious and easy-to-make. This traditional cake features the nutty taste of the Cassava root vegetable and is always a hit with Vanessa’s Brazillian friends! Free of grain, nuts and gluten, it’s the perfect choice for navigating allergies at your afternoon tea. Give it a try next time you’re looking to wow your friends with new flavours.