Selling Property

We provide real estate and conveyancing services. Our experienced professionals have a wealth of knowledge and are ready to assist with a wide range of property transactions.

The decision to sell a property can arise for a variety of reasons, it is not always a natural step to upsize or relocate. Whatever the circumstances of your sale, we will provide you with tailored, professional assistance to help you navigate the process and complete the transaction as smoothly as possible.

We can help:

Residential property / rural property / vacant land sales
Commercial and industrial property sales
Sale of strata titles and freehold
Unplanned property sales
Sale by auction
Preparation of land sale contracts

Preparation of land sale contract

A written contract is required when offering residential property for sale. The agreement must comply with regulatory requirements specific to the location of the property and may include certain disclosure material. The contract should usually include a legal description of the property and details of any registered interests and encumbrances such as mortgages, easements and restrictions.
The type of disclosure material required will depend on the property and its location. A potential buyer may be able to cancel (terminate) a contract that does not meet the minimum requirements, so it is important to ensure that the contract is compliant. The contract will also need to specify what items are to be included and/or excluded from your sale.
Every property is different, so it is important to have a professional prepare the contract and get advice that is appropriate to your property and circumstances. A conveyancing specialist can also help you to draft specific non-standard terms to help protect your interests.

What happens after the buyer's offer is accepted?

Once all the pre-conditions have been met, any right of withdrawal has expired and binding contracts have been entered into, we will start preparing for the completion of your sale. Tasks include:

Verification of your identity, as required by law for all parties involved in a real estate transaction.
If you have a mortgage, notify the lender to ensure repayment of the loan and release of the mortgage on the property after settlement.
Contact the agent to confirm the amount of the deposit held.
Contacting the buyer’s representative and dealing with any queries about the property or settlement arrangements.
Inspection of transfer documents.
Calculating settlement figures and agreeing with the buyer’s conveyancer or solicitor.
Confirming the loan balance with the lender.

Preparing for settlement

Buyers are usually entitled to a final inspection just before completion to make sure that the property is clean and tidy, vacant and that all items (as defined in the contract) have been removed.

The Settlement Sheet shows the balance of funds required by the buyer to complete the purchase, taking into account the purchase price, the deposit paid and relevant adjustments such as council tax, water charges, strata fees, etc.