Conveyancing

If you are buying or selling a house, unit or land, you will need conveyancing carried out. Conveyancing generally means the work involved in the legal transfer of property from one party to another.

Conveyancing is quite technical and involves certain legal steps, so legal advice is essential. Don't risk doing your own conveyancing. If something goes wrong, you may be legally and financially liable for any potential disputes.

Buying property

Purchasing a property can be an exciting and rewarding experience. But certain legal steps need to be taken to ensure you achieve a smooth and straightforward transaction. If you have bought, are about to buy, the home of your dreams, speak to a solicitor immediately.

At Bell Lawyers we can assist you in purchasing your property by:

Assisting you to obtain finance approval and liaising with your lender of choice. It is paramount to understand your borrowing capacity and loan repayments before negotiating a purchase price or attending an auction.
Viewing and negotiating the contract for the sale of land. This is a legal document prepared by the seller’s (vendor’s) solicitor. It describes the property, explains any easements and inclusions and contains many complex clauses and documents. We will be able to explain your rights and obligations under this contract and negotiate with the vendor to best protect your interests.
Arranging any necessary searches and inspections such as building inspections, pest reports, strata reports, surveys, drainage diagrams and government department enquiries.
Helping to prepare your initial deposit and organise the exchange of contracts.
Organising stamp duty and the first home owners grant, if applicable.
Drafting the necessary documentation such as cheque directions and the transfer document.
Arranging settlement, which is the culmination of the settlement process that completes the legal transaction.
Completing the lodgement of the title deeds and transfer with the NSW Department of Lands.

Selling a property

If you are selling your property, an experienced solicitor will help achieve a smooth and fuss-free conveyance. At Bell Lawyers, we can help draft your contract for sale and liaise with the purchaser’s solicitor to help move your transaction forward towards settlement as quickly as possible. We will also advise on any land tax or capital gains tax that may apply to your sale.

If you are selling a property whilst purchasing another property, you probably need what is known as a “simultaneous settlement”. This means you can sell your existing property while purchasing another simultaneous transactions. This can save significant time and costs, but your lawyer needs to be well organised and liaise promptly with all other parties involved. Speak to us at Bell Lawyers so we can advise on whether a simultaneous settlement suits your circumstances.

Conveyancing and family law

In the event of a marital breakdown, property may be divided between the parties, or transferred from one party to another. This will involve the drafting of legal deeds and the transfer of property under Family Law legislation. This can be a complex and technical transaction, so legal advice is essential. Speak to us today at Bell Lawyers so that we can assist in your transaction with sensitivity and understanding.

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