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The buying and selling process, step by step
A conveyancer's involvement is highlighted below. Click any step for a one-line explanation, or switch between buying and selling.
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Loan pre-approval from your lender so you know your budget before you make an offer.
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Private treaty negotiation or a winning auction bid - either way, you have a deal.
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They review the contract and disclosure documents, ideally before you sign anything.
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Both parties sign and swap contracts; a deposit is paid. This is the point you are legally committed (subject to any cooling-off period).
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A short window to withdraw, if your state has one - length, cost, and exceptions vary by state.
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Your conveyancer runs searches, coordinates with your lender, and you arrange a pre-settlement inspection.
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Funds and title transfer between buyer and seller. You get the keys.
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Update rates, insurance and utilities, and move in.
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Engage a selling agent and start pulling together the documents your contract will need.
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They prepare the contract of sale and the disclosure documents your state requires before you can list.
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Private treaty or auction campaign, with the contract available to prospective buyers.
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You agree a price and terms with a buyer.
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Both parties sign and swap contracts; you receive a deposit.
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The buyer's right to withdraw, if your state has one - your conveyancer will tell you what applies.
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Your conveyancer arranges discharge of your existing mortgage (if any) and finalises rate and levy adjustments.
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Funds are received, title transfers to the buyer, and the sale is complete.
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