BEFORE YOU SIGN

Advice before you sign

Buying property can be stressful, and most problems at settlement start with the contract. Talk to us before you sign and you will understand your rights and obligations, the special conditions and the dates you are agreeing to, so there are no surprises later.

What we can help with

Your rights and obligations under the contract of sale
What the special conditions mean, including finance, building and pest inspections, and the sale of another property
Conditions you may want to include, or leave out
Settlement dates and what has to happen before them
Strata, survey strata and vacant land contracts

We are licensed settlement agents, not lawyers. If your situation needs legal advice we will tell you, and we are happy to work alongside your lawyer.

When to call us

Ideally before you make an offer, or as soon as the real estate agent sends you the offer and acceptance to sign. A short conversation at that point can save a lot of time and money later.

Then we handle the settlement

Once your contract is signed, we look after the rest. Find out what we do on our property settlements page, or read about title searches and title insurance.

Common questions

Can you look over a contract I have already signed?

Yes. Send it to us as soon as you can and we will go through the dates and conditions with you, so you know what needs to happen and when.

Can I choose my own settlement agent?

Yes. Consumer Protection WA confirms you are free to choose or change the person conducting your settlement at any time. We act for you, not for the other party.