Occupation Certificates in NSW
An Occupation Certificate confirms that a building complies with applicable building codes, zoning regulations, and other relevant laws and regulations.…
Open House Conveyancing were extremely helpful. They explained everything to me clearly and would always answer my calls and emails promptly.
Their fee was very reasonable and I would highly recommend them.
It doesn't matter whether you are buying a home to live in or purchasing an investment property - we will look after you.
We are a conveyancing law firm. We love what we do and we're good at it. The best part of our day is seeing our clients kick their property goals.
We spend time getting to know clients. Then we tailor our legal advice to suit the needs of each individual client.
We don't speak in legal jargon or gloss over the fine print. Our conveyancing lawyers spend one on one time with each client, to provide clear and easy-to-understand legal advice.
No deal is too complex or challenging for our conveyancing lawyers.
Our conveyancing services are offered on a fixed fee basis. We are confident we have some of the most competitive prices in the industry. We provide itemised quotes and we don't charge hidden fees.
We’re not just a company, we’re your team
When you buy property off the plan, you agree to purchase something that is in the process of being built. That’s where the term ‘off the plan’ comes from – you are buying a property based off the ‘plans’ prepared by the builder or developer.
Buying a brand new property is exciting. However, purchasing something off the plan carries more risk than buying a property that has already been built. We recommend you contact our office before you sign the contract so we can explain everything to you and make sure the deal is fair before you commit to the purchase.
Several costs are payable upfront when you purchase property. These are on-off fees and include:
1. Transfer duty or stamp duty
2. Bank fees and, if you are borrowing more than 80% of the value of your home, Lenders Mortgage Insurance (LMI)
3. Building and pest inspection and other searches
4. Legal or conveyancing fees.
5. Transfer and mortgage registration fees.
When you are the owner of the property, there will also be ongoing costs to pay, including council and water rates, utilities like electricity and gas, as well as maintenance and repair costs for the home.
It’s worth adding these costs into your budget so you can calculate how much you’ll need to save to buy and manage a home.
For most buyers, paying stamp duty is a requirement when purchasing property. In addition, stamp duty is often a large expense, adding up to more than $20,000.00 for the purchase of a property valued at $600,000.00.
We can advise you on the amount of stamp duty payable for your purchase.
Buying a property is often a steep learning curve. Getting through the conveyancing process, preparing a budget for your house and understanding the terms of your mortgage can be confusing and overwhelming. We can help with all of the above!
When thinking about your home loan, it's good to get your head around the basics. Thinking about how the bank determines the interest payable on a mortgage is a good starting point.
Buying your first home is a major milestone and we would be pleased to help you. We love watching our clients kick their property goals - especially first home buyers!
Our lawyers provide clear legal advice and take time to answer all your conveyancing questions. The conveyancing process doesn't need to be confusing. We make it simple and easy - let us help you!
We have been helping people buy property for years and there are some common questions we are asked by first home buyers and seasoned investors.
For instance - what is a holding deposit? When should we arrange finance? How much stamp duty do we pay? The answers are all in our article 'Common Questions when Buying Property'.
Foreign persons may buy brand new residential properties in Australia. This includes:
A dwelling under construction (off the plan purchase);
A recently built dwelling that has not been previously sold as a dwelling and has not been previously sold or lived in; or
Land that has been subdivided for the first time (if you build a house on the land within a certain period of time).
The law on foreign ownership of property in Australia is complex. Usually a foreign person needs to obtain approval from the Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) before they can purchase property in Australia.
It is very important for foreign buyers to seek legal advice before they sign a contract. We can provide advice on the steps to take to purchase property in Australia.
