Selling Property
At Shire Legal, we take the stress out of selling your property by managing every legal detail - so you can focus on your next move with confidence.
Whether you're upsizing, downsizing or simply ready for a change, our experienced team ensures the process runs smoothly from contract to settlement.
Here's how we help:
Before exchange
We'll prepare your Contract for the Sale of Land within 48 hours* of instruction, including all legally required certificates:
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Current title search
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Deposited plan
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Dealings affecting the property (e.g., easements or rights of way)
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Section 10.7(2) Planning Certificate
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Sewerage service diagram
We also:
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Send the draft Contract to your real estate agent promptly, so your property can hit the market without delay
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Forward the Contract to the purchaser’s solicitor
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Negotiate amendments to the Contract
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Guide you through signing
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Coordinate the formal exchange of Contracts
After exchange
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Liaise with your lender to ensure your mortgage is discharged (if applicable)
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Respond to buyer’s questions about the property (requisitions)
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Help you complete the Transfer documents
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Confirm settlement adjustments and coordinate key dates
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Attend settlement on your behalf
Following settlement
- Notify your agent to release the balance of your deposit (after their commission)
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Arrange prompt deposit of settlement funds into your nominated bank account
* provided adequate instructions are provided by you and provided your local Council has on-line facilities for ordering and receiving Certificates.
Why Choose Shire Legal?
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Fast Turnaround: Get your sale documents sorted without delay
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Clear Communication: We keep you informed at every step
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Experienced Guidance: Know exactly what’s happening and why
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End-to-End Support: From listing to settlement - we’ve got your back
Legal Expertise when it matters most
While selling a property can often go smoothly, unexpected legal issues can sometimes arise—such as questions over easements, boundary disputes, or compliance with planning regulations.
As qualified property lawyers, we're uniquely positioned to not only prepare your contract but also provide sound legal advice if any complications emerge during the process.
This means:
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You're not relying on a conveyancer who may need to refer you elsewhere for legal advice
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You have one trusted team handling both the routine and the complex aspects of your sale
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You can act swiftly and confidently when decisions are needed
Whether it’s a last-minute contract amendment or a more technical legal concern, we’re here to ensure your interests are protected every step of the way.
Understanding Mortgagee Responsibilities and Mortgagor Rights in Power of Sale Transactions (January 2025)
When is a property landlord ready, wiling and able to settle the sale? (May 2023)
What came first - the mortgagee's power of sale, or the owner's alleged sale? (May 2023)
What happens with the deposit when a vendor terminates the contract? (August 2022)
Did the size relate to the duplex as a whole, or each residence within the duplex? (July 2022)