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Commercial Property Settlement
Whether you are buying or selling a commercial property, we look after all facets of your settlement from beginning to end.
We will:
- Prepare relevant government forms and conduct government searches
- Notify the relevant government authorities of the transfer
- Arrange for the bank to prepare for the transfer
- Pay relevant stamp duty on your behalf
- Complete settlement
Related Party Transfer
We can assist with a property transfer between parties who are related such as transfers between:
- family members (husband/wife, parents/children)
- trustees of trusts that have common beneficiaries
- joint owners of a property
- related companies
We will:
- Prepare relevant government forms and conduct government searches
- Notify the relevant government authorities of the transfer
- Arrange for the bank to prepare for the transfer
- Pay relevant stamp duty on your behalf
- Complete settlement
Divorce/Separation Property Transfer
If you are separating, we can assist with completing your property transfer.
We will:
- Prepare relevant government forms and conduct government searches
- Arrange for transfer duty to be assessed
- Notify the relevant government authorities of the transfer
- Arrange for the bank to prepare for the transfer
- Pay relevant stamp duty on your behalf
- Complete settlement
Caveats
A caveat can be a useful tool to protect a party (the caveator) who has an interest in a property preventing the registration of certain transactions without the caveator's consent. It ensures that a party's legal rights, such as those from a contract or equitable interest, are acknowledged and safeguarded in property dealings, providing security and notice.
West Perth Legal assists clients with:
- Legal advice on who can lodge a caveat
- Caveat registration
- Caveat removal
- Loan agreement or contract preparation with a caveat registration
Deceased Estate Transfer
If a loved one has passed away, we can complete the transfer of the deceased’s share of the property to the surviving spouse/partner or to the beneficiaries.
We will:
- Advise you of the paperwork required to complete the transfer
- Prepare relevant government documents on your behalf
- Advise government authorities of the change
- Conduct relevant searches
- Work with the bank (if relevant) to complete the transfer
- Pay outstanding rates and taxes on your behalf
- Pay stamp duty on your behalf
- Complete the transfer
Other Services
Subdivision Applications
Change of Title Applications
Preparation and registration of Power of Attorney
Property acquisition by foreign purchasers
FAQ
The main difference between a settlement agent and a lawyer is that a lawyer can provide legal advice on the sale contract whereas a settlement agent is not qualified to do so.
It is common during a settlement that you will come across issues with your contract. For example, if the seller is obligated to fix a certain item that is not in working condition, or if the buyer can terminate the contract if the seller refuses to fix the item. This relates to the terms of your contract and a Conveyancing Lawyer can give you advice on this matter.
West Perth Legal charges competitive market rates. In addition, you have the advantage of access to legal advice should it be required.
99% of the case our quote is an accurate reflection of how we charge. In the unlikely event where the work is outside of scope of a normal conveyance, we will seek your instructions before incurring any additional cost.
Visiting our office is not mandatory. You can choose to receive your documents via email or post.
Property settlement, or conveyancing, is the process of transferring the ownership of land from one party to another. This could follow the signing of a Contract for Sale of Land by the seller and buyer; or follow the transfer of property to the beneficiaries from a deceased estate; or property settlement as part of a divorce settlement.
During settlement, the seller and buyer should each appoint an independent lawyer or settlement agent to assist them in completing the settlement.
A lot goes on behind the scene of a property transfer. Below is a brief description of what is performed:
- We lodge your contract with the relevant government authority and ensure that they are notified of the transfer.
- We make necessary enquiries, such as title, rates and zoning on your behalf.
- We pay on your behalf outstanding Council Rates, Water Rates, Land Tax and Strata Levy at settlement.
- We work with your bank to process settlement.
- We keep you informed of the progress of your settlement using the latest technology.
- We ensure the details of ownership on the certificate of title is complete.
- We advise you of the funds required for settlement.
- We attend settlement on your behalf.
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