Buying a Property

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  • What You Need To Know
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Overview

Buying a Property

Buying a property, whether residential or commercial, may be one of the biggest decisions you will make in your lifetime. As it is a significant transaction, you need to have experienced professionals assisting you.

At Brydens Lawyers, you have access to a team of expert property lawyers and conveyancers who can guide you through the process of buying a property and help you spot any potential pitfalls. Our team understands how important buying a property is, and we will aim to ensure the whole process runs as smoothly as possible.

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What You Need To Know

Why Do You Need Brydens Lawyers?

Brydens Lawyers understand the importance of buying a property and the potential problems that may arise in a property transaction. Whether you are a first-time home buyer, purchasing an investment property, or purchasing a commercial building, all acquisitions of property require due diligence and negotiation skills.

Our team of experts will also ensure that everything is actioned in a fast and transparent manner. You will not be kept waiting for documentation, with purchase contracts reviewed on your behalf quickly and efficiently. We endeavour to ensure settlements are coordinated to ensure that everything falls into place at the right time and with as little stress as possible.


What Is Your Next Step?

Contact Brydens Lawyers today to arrange a time to discuss the purchase of your new property.

While purchasing a property can be an exciting and rewarding moment in your life, there are many regulations and rules you need to follow to ensure everything is managed correctly and legally. Brydens Lawyers will guide you through every step of the purchase process and assist in providing effective advice to allow you to make informed decisions. We can offer you a professional conveyancing service as well as our expert legal advice and guidance on property law in Australia.

There are multiple factors one must consider when purchasing a property, and this is where legal guidance can become invaluable in facilitating a smooth conveyancing transaction. This can include the arrangement of reports, and records, liaising with your mortgage broker to acquire documentation so you can discuss mortgage repayments, exchanging of contracts and more. All of which Brydens Lawyers can offer you insight and assistance with.


What Will Brydens Lawyers Organise For You?

Purchasing a property is a time of intense emotions. Brydens Lawyers can assist you by ensuring you are making the right decisions during this time, when things can be simultaneously joyful, stressful and overwhelming.

Brydens Lawyers can assist you with all required for your property purchase including:

  • Pest and building reports: Arranging building and pest inspection reports can give you complete peace of mind when it comes to ensuring the structural soundness of the property and the presence of any pests (including termites).

  • Inspection records and start reports: We streamline the process of inspecting records and obtaining detailed strata reports, ensuring you have all the necessary information about the property's management and maintenance history.

  • Survey reports: We arrange for precise survey reports to establish property boundaries and identify any land improvements.

  • Exchanging contracts: This is the step that legally binds the sale to ensure all terms are met and interests are protected. We can manage this critical aspect of the buying process for you to ensure nothing is missed.

  • Property searches: Conducting exhaustive property searches and enquiries with various government bodies, we can uncover whether there are any planned proposals that could affect your property. This includes confirming that the property title is free from any encumbrances or issues.

  • Mortgage documentation: By liaising with your financial institution, Brydens Lawyers facilitates the smooth processing of all necessary mortgage documents, ensuring you are fully prepared to calculate your future mortgage payments.

  • Stamp duty: We guide you through the stamp duty payment process, including any applicable surcharges for foreign investors, ensuring all fiscal obligations are met.

  • Legal documents: Brydens Lawyers can handle the collection of all essential legal documents from the seller's representative, including Foreign Resident Capital Gains Withholding Clearance Certificates and clear Land Tax documentation, ensuring a transparent and compliant transaction.

  • Settlement arrangements: Our team coordinates the final settlement of your purchase, including the transfer of remaining funds and the adjustment of rates, facilitating a smooth transition to property ownership.


When Should You Consult Brydens Lawyers?

If you are considering purchasing property, then make sure you get in touch with the team at Brydens Lawyers as soon as possible.

Our team of property law professionals have years of experience in property sales dealing with real estate agents, strata management firms, government departments, and other bodies that operate within this area. If you’re looking for expert legal advice and guidance on property investment and home ownership, then Brydens Lawyers can help.


What Are The Costs Involved With Engaging A Property Law Expert?

The costs of engaging a property lawyer or conveyancer will vary, depending on many different factors. However, taking on the professional services of a Brydens Lawyers property law expert can provide great value for money when it comes to peace of mind and facilitating a smooth and easy transaction. Property law is not always straightforward, so engaging an expert who knows the field inside and out can save you time and stress, especially if you have a complex property purchase on your hands.


Why Are Brydens Lawyers The Right Representation For You?

Brydens Lawyers property team has significant experience and expertise in the property market and all areas of property law. Our knowledge ensures we are adept at navigating the complexities surrounding the purchase price, securing pre-approval, and liaising with your real estate agent to streamline your property acquisition process.

Throughout the years, we have successfully represented a diverse clientele, including individuals seeking their dream homes, government departments and agencies requiring property dealings, private companies expanding their real estate portfolios, and property developers embarking on ambitious projects. Our comprehensive services cover a broad spectrum, from offering strategic advice on securing pre-approval and negotiating favourable purchase prices to facilitating smooth transactions with real estate agents.

Contact us today to discover how we can ease the stress and potential complications of buying a property.

Testimonials

From start to finish, Brydens Lawyers made the conveyancing process so easy! I couldn’t be happier with the service provided- I would definitely recommend them to anyone in need of legal assistance.

Alex Twal of the Wests Tigers

When you are making the biggest financial commitment of your life you want someone acting for you who is meticulous and thorough, yet still able to take the time to walk you through the process and put your mind at ease. Celeste and her team at Brydens Lawyers were there supporting, explaining and smoothing over any problems every step of the way! I could not recommend Celeste and her team more highly.

Stephen from Sydney, a client of our Conveyancing division

Celeste and the team were diligent, professional and supportive in the current climate with the COVID-19 pandemic. The service was second to none and I will be recommending them to all my family and friends

Liam from Sydney, a client of our Conveyancing division

Celeste was amazing. She was available to us throughout the entire process of buying our new home; advising on the contract before we even made an offer through to our seamless settlement. Celeste anticipated our needs and handled everything. I would highly recommend Celeste for buying and selling your property.

A client of our Conveyancing division

Celeste and the team at Brydens Lawyers have been helping me with my legal requirements for over 10 years now. When it comes to property sales and purchases, everything is done efficiently. They are thorough in their work and communicate well. Thank you for a job well done!

A client of our Conveyancing division

Just wanted to say a big thank you to the Brydens Lawyers team for their help throughout the process of buying our home. Would happily use Brydens Lawyers again.

A client of our Conveyancing division

Very professional and thorough service and I am very proud to say that there have been nil variations once the fee was agreed. I have enjoyed discounted rates over the last 20 years and Celeste is someone that I could trust with my wallet. I am very privileged to deal with Celeste as well as her support staff.

A client of our Conveyancing division

Over the past 15 years I have engaged Brydens to act for my clients and myself personally in property transactions on scores of occasions, and on each and every occasion Celeste and the Brydens Conveyancing team have done a consistently fantastic job. Whether acting in the sale or the purchase of property, their professionalism, knowledge and expertise has been second to none. I would not hesitate to recommend Brydens to anyone looking for a first-rate Conveyancer.

Darren W, a client of our Conveyancing division

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