Residential Property

Purchasing a property can be one the biggest decisions in your life, an experience which Conveyancing Matters will facilitate and guide you through every step of the process.  Our role includes:

o Perusing the Contract and offering independent advice
o Advising on the information in the statutory disclosure statement (referred to as a Form 1)
o Searching with government departments and local authorities for matters affecting the property
o Checking compliance with all special conditions
o Preparing the legal documentation and attending to certification
o Advising you about owning as “Joint Tenants” or “Tenants in Common”
o Liaising with your financier to confirm the amount being borrowed and ensure it is paid at settlement
o Preparing the settlement statement which shows the funds required from you to settle
o Arranging payment of the stamp duty on the Transfer
o Advising on any Grants for which you may be eligible (ie First Home Owners Grant).
o Informing you of the special obligations when buying a Strata/Community title
o Coordinating and attending the settlement with your financial institution
o Advising you when settlement completed
o Notifying SA Water, council, and Strata/Community Manager of change of ownership

Selling a home or investment property can be exciting and rewarding, and even intimidating.  Conveyancing Matters plays the leading role in the settling process offering advice and assistance which includes:

o Reviewing the contract prepared by a real estate agent before you sign
o Searching with government departments and local authorities for matters affecting the property
o Advising on the information in Form 1
o Checking compliance with all special conditions and time limits
o Preparing legal documentation to Transfer the property to the Purchaser
o Liaising with existing mortgagees and financiers
o Arranging for the discharge of mortgage and production of your title from your financial institution.
o Liaising with the agent and obtain the details of their commission and other fees.
o Calculating adjustments of rates and taxes
o Preparing adjustment statements and settlement statements which show the funds due to you
o Properly accounting for all monies expended or held in trust
o Obtaining a special reading of your water meter to calculate the water use
o Attending at settlement on your behalf.
o Depositing the proceeds of sale in your bank account or posting a bank cheque to you by registered mail
o Paying any outstanding amounts to the Council, SA Water, Land Tax, Emergency Service Levy, Strata/Community Levy, and advising the change of ownership