Conveyancing 101

Our expert Sydney property lawyers and conveyancing solicitors can expertly guide you through the conveyancing process.

 

In summary however, the conveyancing process can involve the following steps:

• examining the contract for sale

• arranging building and pest inspections

• examining a strata inspection report (if the property is in a strata scheme)

• arranging finance, if necessary

• “exchanging” the contract of sale

• paying the deposit

• arranging payment of stamp duties

• preparing and examining the mortgage agreement

• checking if there are outstanding arrears or land tax obligations

• checking if swimming pool compliance documentation is needed

• finding out if any government authority (eg. local council, Sydney Water, NSW Roads and Maritime Services) has a vested interest in the land or if any planned development could affect the property

• finding out any information that may not have been previously disclosed such as a fence dispute or illegal building work

• calculating adjustments for council and water rates for the property settlement

• overseeing the change

• of title with Land and Property Information NSW

• completing any final checks prior to settlement

• attending settlement

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