Conveyancing in Seven Hills

The Conveyancing Process in Seven Hills

Understanding what your conveyancer is actually doing behind the scenes takes the mystery, and the stress, out of the process. Here’s exactly how a standard residential purchase works when you engage Strictly Conveyancing.

Step 1: Pre-Exchange Contract Review

Before you exchange contracts, we review the Contract for Sale in full. We identify any unusual conditions, flag risks around easements, covenants, or encumbrances, and advise you on the cooling-off period. In NSW, residential buyers have a five-business-day cooling-off period after exchange, unless the property was purchased at auction. We make sure you understand your rights before you commit.

Step 2: Exchange of Contracts

Once both parties are satisfied with the contract terms, contracts are exchanged and the deposit, typically 10%, is paid. At this point, the property is formally taken off the market and a settlement date is agreed, usually four to six weeks from exchange.

Step 3: Pre-Settlement Searches & Checks

This is where much of our work happens. We conduct title searches, request council and water rate certificates, check for outstanding notices or orders on the property, and liaise with your lender to ensure your loan documentation is ready. We set up the PEXA workspace and coordinate with all parties, including the vendor’s conveyancer and your bank, to ensure settlement proceeds without delay.

Step 4: Settlement

On settlement day, funds are exchanged electronically through the PEXA platform. The title is transferred into your name and registered with NSW Land Registry Services. We confirm settlement with all parties and notify you the moment it’s complete, which is usually the same moment you can collect your keys.

Step 5: Post-Settlement

After settlement, we ensure your stamp duty is lodged with Revenue NSW within the required timeframe and provide you with confirmation of title registration. We’re also available after settlement if any queries arise.

Why Choose Strictly Conveyancing for Your Seven Hills Property?

There are dozens of conveyancers operating across Greater Western Sydney. Here’s why our clients in Seven Hills continue to choose us and refer their family and friends.

We’re award-winning. In 2012, Strictly Conveyancing was recognised by the NSW Institute of Conveyancers for Best Practice and Professionalism in the Conveyancing Profession. This is one of the highest honours in our industry in New South Wales, and it reflects the standard of service we’ve maintained since day one.

Fixed fees, no surprises. We quote a fixed professional fee upfront. You’ll know exactly what you’re paying before we start, and that number won’t change unless the scope of your matter changes significantly, and we’ll always tell you first if it does.

We’ve been doing this since 2006. Nearly two decades in business means we’ve seen virtually every scenario a property transaction can throw at you. We handle complications with calm, experienced hands, not panic.

A full team behind your transaction. Strictly Conveyancing has grown to a team of 15 conveyancers and support staff. You benefit from collective experience without the cost of a large law firm.

PEXA-ready settlement. All of our settlements are handled electronically via the PEXA platform, meaning faster, safer, and more reliable settlements, with no cheques, no risk of bank delays, and no last-minute hitches.

We only do conveyancing. Unlike law firms that spread themselves across family law, criminal law, and everything in between, conveyancing is all we do. That focus translates into depth of expertise that generalist solicitors simply can’t match.

We communicate constantly. We update you at every stage of your transaction, proactively. You’ll never need to chase us for an update.