All your Sydney conveyancing needs
Need a conveyancer to buy or sell in Sydney? You’ve come to the right place.
Why work with us?
- Our conveyancing rates are affordable, without compromising on quality or experience. That means a more efficient service for you and your family.
- We’re qualified solicitors, not just conveyancers. With excellent legal knowledge, you know you’re in safe hands with GM Law.
- We’re locals! Having operated in Sydney for over two years, we know the quirks of Sydney and its property market. Come into our office at any time for a friendly chat.
Our fixed fee conveyancing services for buyers and sellers include
For buyers
Buying a property can be an exciting time. Using our professional conveyancing services will help you maintain that excitement, as we ensure that all the legal documentation is explained to you in clear and concise terms. You’ll be able to sign on the dotted line with the utmost peace of mind.
We work with you each and every step of the way.
- Reviewing your contract with a fine-toothed comb.
We ensure that there are no hidden third-party stipulations or rights that could affect your property, and make sure that all information is accurate. - Clarifying your rights and obligations under the contract.
We use simple terms and plain English to make sure you understand what’s required of you as a buyer. - Uncovering any preconditions.
We can uncover any conditions you should know about, such as finance approval or pest and building inspections. - Preparing your documentation.
We reinforce and help with the execution of transfer documentation and payment of transfer duty. - Ensuring proper adjustment of price to be paid at settlement.
We factor in any council rates, water rates and any other outgoings. - Facilitating purchase settlement.
We coordinate the attendance of both the buyer’s and your own financiers and solicitors. - Ensuring lawful property transfer over to you.
We guide you through the process of registering as the new owner of the property.
For sellers
You’re in safe hands when it’s time to move on from your property, as our conveyancing services are carried out by highly qualified solicitors. We help make the process straightforward, practical and efficient.
We walk you through the process and streamline the way.
- Maintaining regular contact.
We ensure you always know what’s happening about the progress of your sale. - Clarifying your rights and obligations under the contract.
We use simple terms and plain English to make sure you understand what’s required of you as a vendor. - Conducting and advising on a title search of the property.
You may not be aware of any third-party interests, but these can affect your property even if you’re unaware of them. We help prevent this situation placing you in default of your contract. - Monitoring any preconditions.
Buyers must act reasonably when attempting to terminate the sale contract for any reason. We ensure that the set preconditions are met, and the buyer fulfils their obligations. - Ensuring accuracy of transfer documents.
We review the documents prepared by the buyer’s solicitor and arrange proper execution prior to settlement. - Coordinating settlement arrangements.
We ensure that your mortgage is properly discharged through working with the buyer’s solicitor and your mortgagee.
Residential conveyancing
GM Law can manage the end-to-end process of your residential conveyancing on a fixed fee basis. Whether you’re buying or selling, we provide competitive rates without cutting corners.
Self-managed super funds (SMSFs)
Allow us to advise you on buying or selling real estate through your SMSF. Our assistance is affordable and effective.
Commercial conveyancing
As solicitors with experience and expertise in property law, we’re highly skilled at managing commercial real estate conveyancing. We carefully guide you through the process of buying or selling.
Property transfers
We help facilitate property transfers in many ways. We can assist in adding or removing a name, or transferring a property to a related third party.
Business conveyancing
Trust our expert team to attend to every detail of your business conveyancing. We can prepare your contracts and ensure that all necessary steps are taken to enable a valid transfer of business assets.
Retirement village contracts
Relax and enjoy the next phase of your life when transitioning into a retirement village. GM Law provides expert assistance for a stress-free experience.
FAQs
What is conveyancing?
Put simply, conveyancing refers to the legal process of transferring the title (ownership) of a property from one party to another. The legal work of transferring ownership is carried out by licensed conveyancers and solicitors.
Why should I choose a licensed conveyancer?
Licensed conveyancers offer many advantages, including professional indemnity and fidelity insurance. This covers clients in the event of an error. When you choose a licensed conveyancer, you get the services of a specialist professional in the legal intricacies of buying and selling real estate. They are uniquely qualified and experienced to expertly assist with property transactions. This is the sole focus of a licensed conveyancer, so they won’t be distracted by having to carry out other kinds of legal work. Licensed conveyancers know property law inside out and use their in-depth knowledge to your advantage.
Can a conveyancer help when I retire?
A conveyancer is extremely helpful when you are moving into a retirement village. They will act on your behalf in all matters associated with buying, leasing or selling retirement village houses, apartments or units, and can take the stress out of the whole process. This will leave you free to relax and enjoy this next phase of your life. A conveyancer will explain the documentation, provide advice regarding the contract process, and arrange the conveyancing for the sale of your previous home.
Can a conveyancer help when my marriage breaks up?
When your marriage breaks down there are numerous legal matters to attend to. One of these may be the addition or removal of a name on your property, or the transfer of property to a related third party. A licensed conveyancer will be able to attend to all your property transfer requirements during this stressful time and make the process as smooth and hassle-free as possible.
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Why invest in Sydney?
Buying property in Sydney comes with a range of lifestyle and investment benefits.
World prominence
Sydney is one of the world’s greatest cities – on par with New York, Tokyo, London and Paris. It’s home to many wealthy international professionals and is the chosen headquarters location for over 40% of Australia’s top corporations. Because of its impressive international stature, housing demand will always be strong in Sydney, making it a great place to live and invest.
Lifestyle
Sydney city residents enjoy a temperate climate year round. It doesn’t experience extreme highs or lows, making it a pleasant place to live and work for those who enjoy the outdoors. There are plenty of parks around the city and it’s only a short drive to beautiful beaches in the north or south.
Economic and employment growth
There’s no doubt about it, Sydney is a city on the rise. With the city’s population already sitting at 6 million, it’s expected to grow by 25% in the next 20 years. It boasts a strong job market and an economic output of over $120 billion. There’s a lot of potential for professionals in Sydney to make a good living.