Thornlie Settlement Agent

Settlement agents in Thornlie, explained simply

Thornlie is roughly 15 km east of our Myaree office. As part of Perth’s south-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 Thornlie settlements

Thornlie is a settled, established suburb: older brick-and-tile homes, plenty of blocks split into duplex or triplex sites, and villa and townhouse complexes. Lots of those are strata or survey-strata, which changes what needs doing.

  • Duplex and triplex sites can carry easements for shared services
  • 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
  • Title searched and any issues raised early, not the week before settlement
  • Rates, water and any strata levies adjusted so each side pays only their share

Looking at property just outside Thornlie? Try Langford settlement agent, Beckenham, Huntingdale, Maddington and Kenwick.

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What to expect along the way in Thornlie

Most delays on a Thornlie 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 Thornlie property

Most of our Thornlie 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
  • Survivorship applications when a joint owner has passed away
  • Transfers under court orders following a separation

Prefer to read it from the conveyancing side? See our Thornlie conveyancing page, or our guides for purchasers and for sellers.

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Thornlie settlement agent questions

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 Thornlie property.

Do I have to attend settlement?

No. Transfers and mortgages in WA generally have to be lodged electronically, so settlement is completed online and you do not need to attend. We let you know once your Thornlie settlement has gone through.

Is there a cooling-off period when I buy in Thornlie?

Generally, no. Once a WA property contract is signed there is no cooling-off period unless one has been added as a special condition, so be sure before you sign.

Will my settlement agent come out to Thornlie?

In most cases, yes. Thornlie is a short trip from our Myaree office, so a home appointment to sign the paperwork can usually be arranged, including on weekends.