buying and selling

Selling

We will help you take the stress out of selling and guide you through the whole process from the time you decide to list your property.

NOTE: The earlier you contact us the better. We will:

• Advise on real estate agency Listing Agreements and the various types of Agreements, eg Auction, Exclusive and Open Listing
• Prepare the Contract for Sale required by Law in New South Wales before you can market your property
• Advise on State and Federal Taxes, including Capital Gains Tax and GST
• Advise on special conditions applicable to your particular sale
• Advise on any particular issues which may apply to your sale, eg lack of Council building approvals, encroachments, noxious weeds eradication orders
• Ensure that your legal rights are protected
• Obtain all prescribed Council certificates and Title searches to prepare Contracts
• Issue Sale Contracts within one business day of receiving instructions and constantly monitor progress until Contracts are “exchanged”
• Arrange for any mortgage to be discharged and coordinate your Bank for settlement
• Arrange transfer of mortgage to another security, if applicable
• Calculate all adjustments such as rates, water, land tax and body corporate levies
• Coordinate and attend settlement on your behalf
• Attend to payment of any outstanding rates, taxes or levies
• Bank proceeds of settlement to your nominated account
• Communicate progress of your sale to you, keeping you up to date

Buying

Whether you are a first home buyer or a property developer, your property purchase will probably be the greatest investment you have ever made. You need all the professional help and assistance that you can get. Don't cut corners or entrust your biggest investment to some one simply because they offer the cheapest fees. You need the services of an experienced solicitor to protect your rights and to guarantee there are no nasty surprises.

When buying a property we will:

• Advise you on all pre Contract investigations such as pest and building reports, surveys and inspecting Council records
• Provide detailed legal advice on the Contract for Sale before you sign
• Advise of any special conditions which may be required, eg finance, Council approvals and undertaking of repairs
• Ensure that your legal rights are protected
• Investigate issues affecting the property
• For first home buyers, prepare all forms for obtaining grants and Stamp Duty concessions
• Attend to all Government Stamp Duty requirements
• Prepare legal documents to ensure transfer of Title in to your name
• Carry out all searches and enquiries with Council, Water Board and Government departments
• Calculate all adjustments including rates, water, land tax and body corporate levies
• Liaise with your Bank or lender concerning all of their requirements and coordinate settlement
• Liaise with you concerning any outstanding matters including final inspection of the property
• Coordinate and attend settlement on your behalf
• Ensure all outstanding rates, taxes and levies are paid
• Notify Council of the transfer of Title
• Communicate with you and keep you updated at all times
• Guarantee that you have good Title to the property you have purchased