A big step, with a lot of moving parts

Buying your first home is exciting, but it also comes with a lot of paperwork you have probably never seen before. Conveyancing is the legal process of transferring a property from the seller to you, and it is worth understanding what it actually covers.

Before you sign anything

A conveyancer or solicitor should review the contract before you sign, not after. This is when we check the property title, look for anything unusual in the contract, and flag anything that could affect you later, like easements (another person's legal right to use part of your land) or restrictions on what you can do with the property.

Searches and checks

We run a series of searches, council records, land title records, and others, to make sure the property is what it is said to be, and that there is nothing hidden that could cause problems down the track.

Finance and cooling-off

If you are relying on a loan, you may have a cooling-off period (a short window after signing where you can still pull out, with a small penalty). We will explain what applies to your contract specifically.

Settlement

This is the day ownership officially transfers to you. We coordinate with the seller's side, your bank, and other parties to make sure everything happens smoothly and on time.

You don't need to know all of this yourself

That is what we are here for. Our job is to handle the legal side, explain things in plain English, and make sure nothing gets missed, so you can focus on the exciting part, moving into your new home.

Ready to buy your first home?

If you're about to make an offer, or you already have a contract in hand, our experienced conveyancing team can assist you.

This information is general in nature and does not constitute legal advice. For advice specific to your circumstances, contact us today.