Buying a home or investment property can be exciting, frustrating,
and even intimidating. We offer professional, reliable and most up-to-date
conveyancing solutions to anyone who is dealing with property, big or
small. We are able to alert you to matters that need to be addressed
and can assist in preparing and vetting special conditions to be included
in the contract.
Stephen is a graduate of the Sydney
Institute of Technology- Conveyancing Advanced Diploma and has
received his practicing certificate. He has worked as a Conveyancing
Clerk in Sydney and Wollongong.
Stephen has a Bachelor of Fine Art, majoring in sculpture,
from the National Art School and an Advanced Diploma in Fine
Art, majoring in Drawing/Painting, from the Illawarra Institute
of Technology.
Helen is a qualified and experienced
teacher and is now using her organisational and interpersonal
skills in our business.
Helen is committed to helping our clients and is familiar
with all aspects of our office.
Buying a home or investment property can be exciting, frustrating,
and even intimidating. You should speak with your conveyancer
before you sign any contract. Your conveyancer may be able to
alert you to matters that need to be addressed and can assist
in preparing and vetting special conditions to be included in
the contract. Your conveyancer plays an important role in the
purchasing process.
Undertaking a conveyance (attending to the transfer of a
property) is a complex series of tasks that require knowledge
and skill. To complete a normal conveyancing transaction the
following tasks are normally fulfilled.
Take initial instructions from Purchaser
Send letters of engagement, formally open matter and
set up file
Carefully peruse the contract and any ancillary documents
request amendments to the contract and any special conditions
Ensure purchaser is getting the correct property
Facillitate an exchange of contracts
Obtain appropriate statutory searches. Check contract
against searches.
Diarise dates and conditions
Ascertain if Property to be owner occupied or for investment
purposes
Consider if client needs GST or other tax, legal or
professional advice and obtain instructions
Ascertain if there are any stamp duty concessions available
Ascertain if Purchaser is a first home buyer
Ascertain the manner in which joint Purchasers are to
hold the Property
Confirm conditions of contract are fulfilled by parties
Ensure that any encumbrance on the title is dealt with
appropriately.
Confirm finance arrangements with Purchaser and deal
accordingly with Lender
Prepare Transfer and any other required documents
Send copy of Transfer to lender for preparation of Mortgage
documents
Arrange for Purchaser to sign Transfer
Send Transfer to Vendor’s Conveyancer for signing by
Vendor
Chase return of Transfer for stamping
Confirm amount to be provided by Lender at settlement
Order Water special meter reading, Rate Certificate
from the Council
Adjust rates and taxes and any community or strata levy
Prepare Purchaser's settlement statement
Send settlement statement to Purchaser requesting balance
of funds
Receive cheque details from Vendor’s Conveyancer
Calculate cheques required for settlement
Advise cheque details to the Purchaser and Lender
Book settlement with Vendor’s Conveyancer and Lender
Stamp and certify Transfer
Draw bank cheques for settlement
Check search Certificate of Title immediately before
settlement
Attend and complete settlement
Advise Purchaser by telephone of completion of settlement
Send settlement confirmation letter to Purchaser
Send change of ownership letters to rating authorities
and any community or strata corporation
Prepare final account for fees statement and send to
client
Obtain copy of title showing Purchaser as registered
proprietor and send to client
Occasionally a transaction involves more work than usual.
Time may also be required to advise a purchaser (e.g. in relation
to documentation or rights or liaising with your lender) or
a transaction may involve extra tasks (e.g. dealing with an
encumbrance or contractual breach). In such cases, your conveyancer
is entitled to charge an additional fee unless the work has
been allowed for in any fee estimate.
Selling a home or investment property requires the preparation
of a contract for the sale of land. The Contract is normally
prepared by your conveyancer. It should contain all of the terms
and conditions of the sale (including the price) as negotiated
between the seller and buyer. Often the contract will also include
additional conditions required by either the seller or the buyer
that were negotiated before exchange. Your conveyancer may be
able to alert you to specific matters that need to be addressed
in the sale of the property and can advise you on any special
conditions whether required by you or requested by the buyer.
Undertaking a conveyance (attending to the transfer of a
property) is a complex series of tasks that require knowledge
and skill. To complete a normal conveyancing transaction the
following tasks are normally fulfilled.
Take initial instructions
Send letters of engagement to client
Open matter and set up file obtain appropriate statutory
searches
Check contract against searches. Get instructions if
appropriate
Carefully peruse the contract and any ancillary documents
Check search Certificate of Title for any unregistered
documents
Facillitate an exchange of contracts
Diarise dates, conditions
Check/ensure deposit is paid
Consider if client needs GST or other tax, legal or
professional advice and obtain instructions
Prepare and arrange for Vendor to sign discharge authority
for the mortgage
Send signed discharge authority to Lender requesting
loan payout figure and preparation of Discharge of Mortgage
Confirm conditions of contract are fulfilled by parties
by the due dates
Deal appropriately with any encumbrance on the title
Obtain appropriate documents from client (eg death certificate,
probate)
Receive Transfer from Purchaser’s Conveyancer, check
and arrange for Vendor to sign
Confirm outstanding amounts with rating authorities
for payment and adjust rates and taxes and any community
or strata levy
Check Purchaser's adjustment statement.
Receive loan payout figure from Lender
Calculate cheques required for settlement
Advise cheque details to Purchase's Conveyancer
Book settlement with Purchaser’s Conveyancer and Lender
Draw bank cheques (if required) for settlement
Check search Certificate of Title immediately before
settlement
Attend and complete settlement
Advise Vendor by telephone of completion of settlement
Send settlement confirmation letters to client and Agent
Send change of ownership letters to rating authorities
and any community or strata corporation
Pay any rates and taxes outstanding at settlement
Prepare final account for fees and send to Vendor
Check search Certificate of Title to confirm registration
of Transfer
Occasionally a transaction involves more work than usual.
Time may also be required to advise a vendor (e.g. in relation
to the documentation, rights or liaising with your lender) or
a transaction may involve extra tasks (e.g. dealing with an
encumbrance or contractual breach). In such cases, your conveyancer
is entitled to charge an additional fee unless the work has
been allowed for in any fee estimate.
Contact us
Our street address: 4/101 Bellevue Road, Figtree NSW
2525
saundersconveyancing.com