Residential Sales and Purchases

Are you buying a property? 

Buying a property is likely for most people to be one of the biggest purchases you make and a valuable asset. Having a smooth transaction without any expensive surprises is what is required.

From our experience most transactions will have stumbling blocks and problems whether it’s a finance issue, negative building and pest reports or simply getting the keys handed over expeditiously the earlier we are involved the better it is, we can help with:

• • conducting government agency searches of the property
  • pool/building/pest inspections to ensure contract conditions are met
  • pre-settlement inspections
  • understanding your body corporate obligations (if you’re buying a unit or townhouse)
  • help you with off the plan purchases
  • give practical information on proposed covenants and easements
  • price negotiations
  • dealing with banks and financers
  • assisting brokers with their requirements to ensure a smooth process
  • understanding contract conditions (and special conditions)
  • keeping the process on track so you settle on the agreed date (and request extensions if needed).

The property law team have a strong working knowledge of property legislation and we will ensure your residential or investment purchase is in good hands.

Are you selling a property? 

The sale of a residential property can be more complex than you may think.  There are specific legal obligations that a seller must undertake between contract execution and completion.

In our experience, it is very easy (and very much avoidable) for sellers to lose tens of thousands of dollars in otherwise preventable circumstances, simply because they failed to consult with a conveyancing solicitor to properly understand their contractual obligations.

We’ll help you manage your financial and legal obligations and keep things on track.