A licensed settlement agent for South Guildford

South Guildford sits roughly 20 km north-east of our Myaree office, in Perth’s eastern suburbs. Once the contract is signed there is a fair bit to organise before the property changes hands, and that is what we do.

In Western Australia, conveyancing is carried out by licensed settlement agents, sometimes called conveyancers, or by lawyers. We are a licensed real estate settlement agent. We are not lawyers, so if something in your contract needs legal advice we will say so and suggest you speak to one.

We can often get out to South Guildford to sign documents with you, so call and we will see what works. Phone and email are always an option too.

The South Guildford property mix, from a conveyancer's desk

Around South Guildford you will see original homes on bigger blocks next to newer builds on subdivided lots. A green title house and a strata villa down the street are both normal sales, but they settle differently.

  • Villa and townhouse complexes are usually strata, so the strata information needs to come in early
  • Subdivided rear lots often share a driveway, which shows up on the title
  • Long-held homes sometimes need a survivorship application before they can be sold
  • Regular updates so you are not left wondering where things are at
  • Bank details confirmed by phone, never changed on the strength of an email

Also close to South Guildford: Guildford settlement agent, Hazelmere, Lockridge, Caversham and Viveash.

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How the South Guildford paperwork comes together

Before your South Guildford purchase goes unconditional, check what the contract actually says. If you are borrowing, the finance clause on the offer and acceptance needs to be ticked. Consumer Protection also suggests buyers of established homes consider a timber pest inspection and a matching special condition.

We are not lawyers and we will not tell you what to put in your contract. If you are unsure what a condition means, get legal advice before you sign. Once it is signed, we take it from there.

What our South Guildford settlement agent service covers

Here is what we handle for South Guildford property owners and buyers:

  • Transfers under court orders following a separation
  • Title searches
  • Lodgement of documents with Landgate
  • Green title and strata title subdivision settlements
  • 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

There is more on our South Guildford conveyancing page, plus general information for purchasers and for sellers.

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Questions South Guildford clients ask their settlement agent

The owner has died and the property was held as joint tenants. What happens?

The surviving joint tenant applies to Landgate to be registered as the owner, which is called a survivorship application. It needs a death certificate, a statutory declaration and identity verification. We can prepare and lodge it.

I am buying vacant land off the plan in South Guildford. When does it settle?

Off-the-plan land can only settle after its certificate of title is issued. Check the sunset clause in your contract, and make sure your deposit is held in a trust account.

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.

Is South Guildford too far for a home visit?

Not necessarily. Visits out to South Guildford can often be arranged, so ring us to check dates. Phone and email work just as well if a visit does not suit.