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Always before. We can review the contract and Section 32/vendor statement to make sure you know exactly what you’re signing. This way you avoid surprises later.
Yes, it’s best to have us review the contract first — even if you’re only planning to make an offer. Once you sign, you’re legally bound.
Ideally a couple of days, but we understand things can move fast. We can usually turn around urgent reviews within 24 hours.
Definitely. If you’re bidding at auction, you need to be 100% confident in the contract because there’s no cooling-off period afterwards.
Haitch Conveyancing offers fixed-fee conveyancing, so you’ll know upfront what you’re paying. The exact cost depends on whether you’re buying, selling, or transferring property.
Our fee covers all the legal work. The only extras are “disbursements” — things like title searches, certificates, and settlement fees, which every conveyancer has to pass on. We’ll give you a full breakdown so there are no surprises.
If the deal falls through early, you’ll only pay for work done up to that point. We’ll be upfront about it so you’re never charged unfairly.
Stamp duty is usually due on settlement day. We arrange payment electronically through the State Revenue Office as part of settlement.
Deposits are normally held in the real estate agent’s trust account, not ours. They’re released to the seller at settlement (or earlier if both sides agree).
From signing the contract to settlement, it’s usually 30–90 days, depending on what’s agreed in the contract.
You may be able to request an extension before the finance date. If not, you risk losing your deposit — so let us know straight away if delays come up.
Buyers usually have a cooling-off period (except at auction), but pulling out after that can mean losing your deposit. Sellers can’t just withdraw without serious consequences.
The party at fault may have to pay penalty interest or compensation. We’ll handle this for you and make sure your rights are protected.
Both parties must agree in writing. It’s common to negotiate extensions if one side isn’t ready.
No — everything is handled digitally through PEXA. We manage it all for you.
We run title searches, check council rates, water, planning restrictions, and anything that could affect your ownership.
Yes. We’ll highlight anything unusual or risky so you can decide whether to proceed.
No, that’s done by independent “building” inspectors, but we can recommend trusted providers if you need them.
Absolutely. We’ll explain the owners corporation rules, levies, and whether the sinking fund is healthy — so you know what ongoing costs to expect.
We’ll pay the balance of the purchase price through PEXA, register you as the new owner, and let the agent know to hand over the keys.
We’ll need your mortgage details (if any), rates notices, water bill, and details about the property. We’ll prepare the Section 32/vendor statement from there.
As soon as you’re thinking of selling. Agents can’t legally market your property until it’s ready.
Sometimes. Early release of deposit is possible if both buyer and seller agree and the lender is satisfied.
Yes — your mortgage will be discharged at settlement. The sale proceeds are used to clear the loan first, with the balance going to you.
If they do so without a legal right, you may be entitled to keep their deposit and even pursue further damages. We’ll advise based on your contract.
Both can do conveyancing. Conveyancers specialise in property law, while solicitors cover broader legal areas. Haitch Conveyancing focuses 100% on property, so you get specialist expertise.
Yes, we handle off-the-plan contracts, vacant land, and standard house/unit sales.
Yes — whether it’s gifting property, adding a spouse to the title, or family transfers, we can guide you through the process.
We’ll keep you informed at every stage by phone and email. No jargon, no guesswork — you’ll always know what’s happening next.
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