Kewdale Settlement Agent
Settlement agents in Kewdale, explained simply
Kewdale is roughly 15 km north-east of our Myaree office. As part of Perth’s eastern suburbs it sees its share of sales every year, and every one of them needs someone to handle the title, the figures and the settlement itself.
Settlement agents in Western Australia have to be licensed, and they work under a code of conduct set by the state. That is us. It also means we are upfront about our limits: we are not lawyers, and we will say when a question should go to one.
Being this close to the office means we can usually come to you to sign documents, weekends included. Or keep it all to phone and email if that suits you better.
What we see in Kewdale settlements
Kewdale is mostly commercial and industrial land, with factory units, warehouses and business premises. If you are buying or selling here, call us first to talk about whether your transaction is one we can take on.
- Call first so we can tell you whether your transaction is one we take on
- Commercial sales can involve leases, equipment and tax questions for your accountant
- Contracts here are not always on standard residential terms, so get legal advice on anything unclear
- Seller identity checks sorted well before settlement
- Strata information requested as soon as the contract is signed
Looking at property just outside Kewdale? Try settlement agent for Cloverdale, Rivervale, Redcliffe, Ascot and Belmont.
What to expect along the way in Kewdale
Most delays on a Kewdale settlement come from the same few places: bank documents signed late, strata information arriving slowly, or a special condition nobody followed up. We chase all three from day one.
The contract sets the settlement date and there can be penalties for missing it, so if anything changes on your side, tell us early and we will work out the options.
Settlements we handle for Kewdale property
Most of our Kewdale work is straightforward home sales and purchases, but not all of it:
- Transfer duty arranged through State Revenue Online as part of the settlement
- Settlements for houses, duplexes, townhouses and villa strata, for buyers and sellers
- Vacant land settlements
- Strata settlements, including strata information and levy adjustments
- Private sales, where there is no real estate agent involved
- Transfers under court orders following a separation
Prefer to read it from the conveyancing side? See our Kewdale conveyancing page, or our guides for purchasers and for sellers.
Kewdale settlement agent questions
Someone emailed new bank details for my settlement. What should I do?
Stop and call. Confirm the details using a phone number you already know, not one in the email. We never change our bank details by email.
Will I get a quote before I commit?
Yes. Settlement agents must give you a written costs disclosure before they are appointed. Request a quote and we will set it out for your Kewdale property.
Is conveyancing the same as settlement in WA?
Pretty much. In WA the work is usually called settlement and is done by licensed settlement agents, who are also known as conveyancers, or by lawyers. We are a licensed settlement agent handling Kewdale property.
Will my settlement agent come out to Kewdale?
In most cases, yes. Kewdale is a short trip from our Myaree office, so a home appointment to sign the paperwork can usually be arranged, including on weekends.