Sydney Conveyancing Services

For most of us, buying or selling property or land is one of life’s single largest financial transactions. Moreover, real estate represents one of the most valuable assets you may own. Add to this the complexity of property law, and you have all the makings for a potentially time-consuming, stressful and confusing experience.

If your property transaction is linked to the breakdown or severing of a marriage or de facto relationship, the conveyancing process can become particularly complicated and beholden to Family Law.

For all these reasons, it is highly advantageous to seek conveyancing legal advice. Conveyancers are licensed professionals who specialise in property transaction management and counsel. Although a conveyancer does not necessarily need to be a property lawyer, Espino Law provides the best of both worlds - we are exceptional lawyers with outstanding property conveyancing experience.

Professional Sydney Conveyancing Services

Whether you’re buying or selling commercial, residential, strata, retirement, off-the-plan or rural land, we can act as your conveyancing lawyer. Our services include:

- Providing first home buyer mortgage advice
- Negotiating, reviewing and amending (if required) Contract of Sale and any other legal documents required
- Investigating any potential issues such as vested interests, disputes or outstanding arrears
- Liaising with any necessary third parties such as mortgage lenders, brokers, realtors and Government departments
- Acquiring a building, pest and strata report
- Attending to any financial adjustments, including rates and levies
- Overseeing necessary real estate searches
- Managing the payment and official stamping of mandatory documents
- Arranging the property change of title
- Preparing for and attending the Settlement
- Advising on Stamp Duty exemption eligibility
- Preparing all documents for the Contract of Sale and reviewing and advising on any requests from potential buyer’s party
- Ordering all necessary property searches
- Liaising with the appointed real estate agent
- Promptly responding to enquiries from potential buyers
- Exchanging Contracts
- Preparing for and attending the Settlement
- Overseeing your release from any mortgage
- Arranging for funds to be deposited to you

For conveyancing NSW call 1300 377 466

A Typical Property Conveyancing Timeline

Property and land transactions are highly complex, detailed matters. No matter how quickly parties would like to reach an outcome, the process is beholden to several mandatory steps. As experienced property lawyers, we can anticipate and plan for these processes. Below is a typical timeline focusing on the legal work in buying and selling real estate.

Let’s assume you’ve found the property, made an offer and advised your conveyancer in Sydney.
1. Espino Law reviews the contract and provides feedback: two days
2. You pay the deposit, sign and exchange contracts: one day
3. You obtain necessary insurance
4. Espino Law commences the conveyancing: approximately six weeks (could be more or less if agreed or requested by vendor)
5. Settlement: one day
6. Espino Law advises all necessary Government departments
7. If you are selling property at the same time, we can organise a simultaneous settlement
Let’s assume you’ve selected and appointed a real estate agent to handle the matter.
1. You contact Espino Law and instruct us to prepare a contract: two weeks
2. Buyer makes a deposit, contracts are exchanged and signed
3. Conveyancing by Espino Law commences: approximately six weeks
4. Settlement: One day
5. Espino Law will notify all relevant Government departments
6. If you are buying property at the same time, we can manage a simultaneous settlement

Sydney Conveyancing Costs

Espino Law provides a highly competitive fixed cost fee structure to manage this entire process on your behalf. As such, you have peace of mind knowing no matter how complicated or convoluted the situation, we will honour the original quote.

Why Espino Law Conveyancing Solicitors?

Family Law specialists who can simultaneously manage the legalities of your relationship breakdown and your property transactions.
We are proficient and experienced in working with PEXA, the obligatory electronic settlement platform used in New South Wales.
We prefer mitigation to litigation. However, if your property transaction escalates into a dispute, we are best placed to represent you.
We communicate in plain, simple English and break down complex legal jargon.
Our team is efficient, time-conscious and transparent.
Property transactions can be overwhelming at the best of times, let alone if they involve a relationship breakdown. Our caring team will deal with your matter sensitively and respectfully.
Our fixed cost fee structure for purchase and sale means no hidden invoice surprises - everything is transparent and agreed to before work commences.

For a law firm that has your best interests across all matters, rely on our professionals.

FAQ

Conveyancing is the term used to describe the legal transfer of property ownership from one party to another. A conveyancer specialises in managing the legal and administrative requirements of this process.
A conveyancer is crucial in transferring property from one party to another. This is particularly so in New South Wales, where transactions are now electronic and run through the settlement platform PEXA. Appointing an experienced conveyancer or property lawyer can save you time and stress. Although you are not legally obliged to appoint a conveyancer, doing so can save you time, stress and expert knowledge. The role includes running property searches, reviewing contracts, ensuring regulatory compliance and making the transfer process as smooth and efficient as possible.
You are not obliged to appoint such a professional before making an offer.. However, consulting with a property conveyancer before purchasing can be very beneficial. By seeking advice, you can potentially avoid problems when the transfer process starts and gain valuable insights.
Industry fees vary significantly and can range anywhere from $1,000 to over $2,000. As is always the case in business (and life!) you get what you pay for. When it comes to ensuring your property transaction is compliant, legal and runs as smoothly as possible, you want the best professional on board. Rest assured, Espino Law’s fixed-term rates are extremely reasonable - contact us to find out more.
No, they are not the same. Stamp duty is a Government-imposed tax calculated on the value of the property or land. The buyer is responsible for paying stamp duty. In contrast, land transaction refers to the transition of ownership of land from one party to another.

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“We were referred to Espino Law by our agents and we are so happy with the services provided by Kateryna on the settlement of our property. She was great from the get-go and until the end and made us aware of all the tiny details that we needed to know in the process. Kateryna was so easy to get in touch with, always replied to our emails and returned our calls. She was very meticulous and made sure she was on top of all the tiny details. We highly recommend Kateryna to anyone who is looking for conveyancing services.”
Sophia R.
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“We’ve been working closely with Kateryna on the recent purchase of our new block and we cannot thank her enough for her guidance and support throughout the process. I’d recommend getting in touch with Kateryna from Espino Lawyers if you are looking for a knowledgeable and reputable conveyancer.”
Katherine M.