Conveyancing by a solicitor.
Buying or selling in New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria or Western Australia. Your matter is run by a solicitor from contract to settlement.
A property is the largest purchase most people will make.
The contract decides what you are bound to do, by when, and what happens if something goes wrong.
We read it, explain it, and act for you until the keys are handed over.
A NSW purchase, in order
- Before you signContract reviewWe read the contract and tell you what it says.
- Day 0ExchangeContracts are swapped. Both sides are bound. The deposit is paid.
- 5 business daysCooling-off endsAt 5pm on the fifth business day, for most residential purchases.
- About 6 weeksSettlementDone electronically. The title moves to your name.
Settlement is usually about 6 weeks after exchange unless another date is agreed. No cooling-off period applies at auction.
What we handle
Buying a property
Contract review before you sign, exchange, searches, finance dates, and settlement.
Read moreSelling a property
The contract must be ready before your property is listed. We prepare it and act for you to settlement.
Read moreFirst home buyers
What help is available to you, and what to do from the offer to the keys.
Read moreOff-the-plan purchases and sales
Sunset clauses, disclosure, and what to check before you commit to a property not yet built.
Read moreContract review before you sign
Send us the contract. We call you and explain it.
Read moreInterstate conveyancing
We act on property in Queensland, Victoria and Western Australia. South Australia and Tasmania are coming.
How a NSW purchase runs
- Contract review
Before you sign, we read the contract and tell you what it says.
- Exchange
Signed contracts are swapped. A deposit is paid. From this point both sides are bound.
- Cooling-off period
For most residential purchases, the buyer has 5 business days to withdraw, ending at 5pm on the fifth business day. A buyer who withdraws pays the seller 0.25% of the price. There is no cooling-off period at auction.
- Searches and finance
We order searches, check the title, and keep your finance dates in view.
- Transfer duty
Duty must be paid by settlement or within 3 months of the contract, whichever comes first.
- Settlement
Settlement in NSW is done electronically. It is usually about 6 weeks after exchange, unless another date is agreed.
- After settlement
The title is registered in your name and you collect the keys.
Why use a solicitor for conveyancing
A solicitor can advise you on the law, not only the paperwork.
If a problem arises in the contract, the title or the settlement, your solicitor can advise you on your rights and act on them.
Common questions
Do I need a solicitor before I make an offer?
It is best to call us before you sign anything. Once contracts are exchanged, you are bound.
How long does conveyancing take?
A NSW purchase usually settles about 6 weeks after exchange. The parties can agree on a different date.
Can you act if the property is in another state?
Yes. We act on property in New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria and Western Australia.
Do I have to come into the office?
No. Remote legal services are available. Most matters can be handled by phone, email and electronic signing. You are welcome to meet us in person by appointment.
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