Clear legal guidance from contract to settlement

Buying or selling property is a significant financial transaction. The Contract of Sale, Section 32 Vendor Statement, title documents, special conditions and settlement requirements can create important legal and financial consequences.

Summit Lawyers assists buyers, sellers, investors, businesses and property developers from contract review or preparation through to due diligence, negotiation, finance coordination, electronic settlement and registration.

Our Property Conveyancing Services

Residential Conveyancing

We assist with houses, apartments, townhouses, vacant residential land and investment properties.

Commercial Conveyancing

We advise on offices, shops, warehouses, factories, development sites and other commercial properties.

Off-the-Plan Purchases and Sales

We assist purchasers and vendors where property is sold before construction or registration of the plan of subdivision.

House and Land Packages

We advise purchasers on the separate land and building contracts commonly used for house and land packages.

Advice Before You Sign

We strongly recommend obtaining legal advice before signing a Contract of Sale or bidding at auction. Once signed, your ability to withdraw or renegotiate may be limited, and cooling-off rights do not apply to every transaction.

How We Can Help

Acting for Buyers

◆ Reviewing the Contract of Sale, Section 32 Statement, title and subdivision plan

◆ Identifying easements, covenants, restrictions and owners corporation issues

◆ Advising on special and finance conditions and negotiating amendments

◆ Conducting property searches and preparing transfer and duty documents

◆ Coordinating with lenders and arranging settlement and registration

Acting for Sellers

◆ Preparing the Contract of Sale, Section 32 Statement and special conditions

◆ Obtaining title, planning and statutory certificates and responding to enquiries

◆ Negotiating amendments and advising on deposit release

◆ Arranging mortgage discharge and preparing settlement adjustments

◆ Coordinating with agents and lenders through settlement

A Coordinated Settlement Process

We communicate with real estate agents, lenders, mortgage brokers, accountants and the other party's legal representative to keep the transaction moving and address issues before settlement.