Get the right legal advice

You can hire a lawyer or a qualified conveyancer to take you from exchange of contracts to settlement and completion. These professionals are qualified to give you legal advice on your contract for sale, the obligations of buyer and seller, your rights, what the contract conditions mean (including any added clauses from the seller), and the state the property for sale is in.

Pre-purchase building inspections

An important part of the buying process is making sure the property you have your heart set on is being sold to you in the appropriate condition. For a few hundred dollars, your legal representative will arrange to have the property inspected for pests and property damage or faults before you complete the sale. These inspections are carried out by professionals who can find problems you might not pick up when you’re viewing the property – like moisture, rotting floorboards, termites, and unsafe features. This is a worthwhile real estate investment as it can save you thousands of dollars in repair costs if you pick up on issues before the sale of the property is complete. Until settlement, the property still belongs to the seller and it is their responsibility to address these issues.