Author

Paul Wenham

Founder and author, Before You Settle

Paul started Before You Settle to bring together what buyers need to understand before they commit — and to point them to the licensed professionals who can actually answer those questions.

Experience

Founder of multiple companies
15 years' experience as an auditor
Personally bought and sold more than 15 properties, including new builds
Worked through knock-down-rebuild (KDR) plans
Worked alongside hundreds of qualified professionals — agents, building inspectors, conveyancers, solicitors, accountants and more

What Paul is not

Paul is not a licensed conveyancer, solicitor, building inspector, builder, real estate agent, valuer, financial adviser or accountant. Work that legally requires those licences can only be done by appropriately licensed professionals.

Articles written by Paul draw on public research and his own experience as a buyer, seller and auditor. They have not been reviewed by licensed professionals in each industry. They are general information only — not legal, building, financial, tax or other professional advice — and may not suit your situation.

This content is general information based on research and personal experience. It has not been reviewed by licensed professionals in each field, is not legal, building, financial or other professional advice, and does not take your circumstances into account. Check details with a qualified, licensed professional before you act.

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