Property Law

We keep it simple. Here is our Homebuyer's check list

Stage 1: Prior to contract execution/signing (prior to “exchange” or “unconditional”)

We will :

• Review your Contract on your behalf prior to execution.
• Draft or proof any documents required.
• Be available to provide any advice or guidance required in relation to the contract.
• Offer advice on First Home Owners Grant and apply on your behalf.
• Assist your Real Estate Agent in finalising the contract.

Stage 2: After contract execution and the documents are exchanged or unconditional.

We will :

• Keep you informed of critical event updates when appropriate
• Be available to answer any questions you may have during this time
• Provide you with full details on all aspects of the purchase that you need to be aware of. You will receive a communication of every step along the way.
• Carry out all standard searches for the property.
• Advise you of any additional searches that are appropriate to your property.
• Arrange building and pest inspection reports for your property (optional)
• Pre-settlement inspection of the property (optional)
• Calculate stamp duty and arrange for payment.
• Reconcile pro rata costs such as Council fees.(as per Government requirements)
• Confirm all items included in the sale of the property contract.
• Arrange settlement details with the seller's Conveyancer/Solicitor
• Advise you of settlement time and location details of settlement once confirmed

You will be required to:

• Read the correspondence that we prepare for you. It is specifically tailored to your contract and will help you understand the process.
• Complete the necessary instructions and other relevant paperwork we send to you and return to our office at your earliest convenience.
• Advise us if you require us to conduct any additional and optional searches
• Arrange insurance cover for the property.
• Confirm finance approval for your purchase.
• Confirm your satisfaction/dissatisfaction of the pest and building report.

Stage 3: Settlement

We will:

• Confirm and advise you of the full settlement amount to be paid.
• Attend the settlement meeting on your behalf or arrange a settlement agent if outside of the Gold Coast area.
• Personally advise you when the property has settled.
• Advise you when the title has been registered and the property is officially in your name
• Officially confirm settlement in writing
• Arrange for keys and any security devices to be delivered to your Agent

You will then be happy to:

• Arrange removals, disconnection and reconnection of utilities and change your address where appropriate.
• Move into your new home!

Here is our check list to selling a property.

Stage 1: Prior to contract execution /signing (prior to “exchange”/ “unconditional”)

We will :

• Review or prepare your Contract on your behalf prior to execution.
• Draft or proof any documents required.
• Be available to provide any advice or guidance required in relation to the contract.
• Assist your Real Estate Agent in finalising the contract.

Stage 2: After contract execution and the documents are exchanged

We will:

• Keep you informed of critical event updates when appropriate
• Be available to answer any questions you may have during this time
• Provide you with full details on all aspects of the sale that you need to be aware of. You will receive a communication of every step along the way.
• Carry out a title search for the property
• Provide you with full details on all aspects of the sale you need to be aware of, including items you need to confirm, complete with dates
• Confirm all items included in the sale of the property.
• Arrange settlement details with the buyers Conveyancer/Solicitor
• Advise you of settlement time and location details of settlement once confirmed

You will be required to:

• Read the correspondence that we prepare for you. It is specifically tailored to your contract and will help you understand the process.
• Complete the necessary instructions and other relevant paperwork we send to you and return to our office at your earliest convenience.
• Deliver all keys/remotes etc to the agent - or discuss with conveyancer/solicitor where they will be made available.

Stage 3: Settlement

We will :

• Discuss settlement figures with you
• Attend the settlement meeting on your behalf or arrange a settlement agent if settlement is outside of the Gold Coast area.
• Personally advise you when settlement has occurred.
• Transfer sale proceeds to your nominated account.
• Officially confirm settlement in writing together with all relevant paperwork.

You will already have:

Arranged removals, disconnection and reconnection of utilities and change your address where appropriate.