Coveyancing

The conveyancing process can involve the following steps:

• arranging building and pest inspections;
• examining a strata inspection report if the property is part of a strata scheme;
• arranging finance if necessary;
• examining and 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
• finding out if any government authority has a vested interest in the land or if any planned development could effect the property (eg. local council, Sydney Water, Roads and Traffic Authority);
• 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 the Land and Property Information NSW; and
• completing any final checks prior to settlement attending settlement.

The Law Company will charge you a competitive professional fee for your conveyancing.  In addition to a legal service fee you will usually be charged for 'disbursements'. These can include:

• a title search certificate
• fees charged by authorities with responsibility for water, electricity, roads, schools etc.
• photocopying
• registering the mortgage

Costs other than legal fees and disbursements will usually include:

• building and pest inspections;
• survey report;
• establishment of mortgage;
• home building insurance;
• valuation fees;
• mortgage insurance;
• stamp and mortgage duties; and
• council and water rates.

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The information provided here should not be acted upon without first consulting with the professionals at The Law Company who are experienced in this field and will then have an opportunity of understanding of your particular circumstances.