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The settlement industry is very competitive and you can save money by shopping around. Some lawyers charge less than settlement agents.
When you find a property that you want to buy, the seller’s agent will invite you to make a written offer. Agents usually write up offers based on your instructions to them, but if you are contemplating changes to the standard contract provisions we strongly recommend you engage a lawyer to draft the contract.
Amid the distractions and emotions of the buying process, how do you know what questions to ask? Here are some questions you can ask the local government.
Amid the distractions and emotions of the buying process, how do you know what questions to ask?
The simplest pre-purchase enquiry a buyer can make about a property is to obtain copies of relevant documents (searches) from Landgate. Landgate is the state government’s land information authority and is responsible for maintaining records of land in Western Australia. You can obtain copies of Landgate document for any property in Western Australia, even if you don’t own it.
Like any good sales people, real estate agents work hard to build trust with buyers, and will often invest many hours in identifying properties of interest to you. This is all for the good, so long as you remember that your friendly agent is being paid by the seller – not you – and as such owes his/her client (the seller) a contractual and moral duty to obtain the highest price possible.
Many pitfalls await the unsuspecting property buyer in WA. As a buyer, you must be well-informed and well-prepared in the buying process to ensure your interests are protected. #1 Make enquiries Inform yourself by making thorough enquiries about the property before you sign a contract. #2 Get advice before you sign We recommend you engage […]
The Flat Rate Settlements team prides itself on delivering innovative, high-quality and affordable settlement services. Since its inception, Supervising Lawyer, Lucy Dickens, has been instrumental in cultivating strong team culture through her passion for innovation, effective mentoring and continuing professional development. The result is a high-performing team with a high level of respect for their […]
Selling your property yourself, without using the services of a real estate agent, is known as a private sale. Pros and Cons The obvious advantage of a private sale is not paying a real estate agent’s fee, which may be a substantial saving, particularly an agent’s fee calculated as a percentage of the sale price […]
