Buying A PROPERTY

Stage 1 - Prior to signing the contract and exchanging contracts:

What we do prior to exchange of contracts:

  • Review the Contract for you and advise you on the various aspects of the Contract

  • Negotiate any required changes to the Contract with the agent and/or the vendor’s lawyer or conveyancer

  • Liaise with your banker or broker in relation to finance approval

  • Offer advice on transfer duty and First Home-Owners Grant (if applicable)

  • Attend to exchanging Contracts

What you need to do:

  • Contact your banker or broker to arrange finance approval (if needed)

  • Decide whether you want to obtain pest and building inspection reports

Stage 2 - After Contracts are exchanged

What we will do:

  • Provide critical event updates when appropriate

  • Carry out all standard searches for the property

  • Advise you of any additional searches that are appropriate to your property

  • Continue to liaise with your banker or broker in relation to your finance and ensure funds available for settlement

  • Attend to stamping of Contract and payment of transfer duty

  • Arrange settlement details with the vendor’s lawyer or conveyancer

  • Prepare a settlement statement showing adjustments for rates and funds required to settle

  •  Advise you of settlement time once confirmed with all parties

  • Attend to settlement on the PEXA digital conveyancing platform

  • Advise you when settlement has taken place

What you need to do:

  • Read the correspondence we send to you. 

  • Advise us if you require us to conduct any additional and optional searches

  • Ensure your mortgage documents are signed in time for settlement

  • Carry out a pre-settlement inspection of the property – the agent will assist with this

  • Arrange insurance cover for the property

  • Collect the keys and any security devices from the Agent

  • Arrange removalist, disconnection and reconnection of utilities and change your address where appropriate

  • Move into your new home!