BUYING A HOME OR PROPERTY

There are three stages to buying a house or property.

1. Before exchange

The land or house buying process begins before contracts are exchanged, we will;

• Review your contract and provide advice.
• Liaise with the real estate agent.
• Negotiate your requirements with the seller’s conveyancer, and
• Attend to the exchange.

2. After exchange and before settlement

Once contracts are exchanged, we will;

• Confirm with you that your exchange has taken place.
• Advise you when settlement is due.
• Liaise with the seller’s conveyancer regarding settlement.
• Organise any property title searches.
• Liaise with your lender about your loan.
• Prepare the necessary documents to ensure settlement progresses smoothly.

3. Settlement

Upon settlement, we will;

• Prepare & confirm settlement figures.
• Liaise with you regarding these figures.
• Organise & attend Settlement.
• Advise you that the property is now yours and you can collect the keys.

What will you need to do?

• Inspect the property
• Pay your deposit
• Sign the Contract and Transfer documents
• Give us instructions from time to time
• Provide us with cheques for settlement, if necessary
• Arrange your moving day, and
• Organise the connection of electricity, telephone, gas and other services, after settlement and disconnection at your old place if applicable.