Other Property Services
Other than buying and selling there are also other services a Conveyancer can provide. These are as follows:
Transfer of Ownership and Deceased Estates
Break-down of a Marriage/relationship often entails the transfer of properties from joint parties to a sole party or other scenarios.
Death of a Loved one. When a loved one passes, often they are registered on a title to their property. This means you will need to lodge either an Application by Surviving Proprietor or an Application by Legal Personal Representative to remove them from title.
Inheritance. Similarly. when a loved one passes and you have inherited the property, you will also need a conveyancer to lodge a transfer once Probate has been granted to register the property into your name. A conveyancer is often less expensive than going to a law firm for a solicitor to complete this for you.
Transfer from Bare Trustee of a Super Fund to the Trustee of the Super Fund a Self-Managed Super Fund once the mortgage has been discharged.
Transfer between family members. Stamp Duty will be incurred in most scenarios and a conveyancer can assist you in determining the stamp duty and facilitating the transfer without the need of a contract.
Transfers from apparent owner to beneficial owner as well as holding properties in trust.Occasionally, there are situations that arise whereby the true owner (the person or persons that really own the property, known as the beneficial owner) are unable to be registered in title. Yet they pay the mortgage, property taxes etc, utilities such as gas and electricity. At James & Co Conveyancing we can show you how an arrangement can be entered into whereby a third party is registered on title and holds the title in trust for the real (beneficial) owner, without having to pay stamp duty twice for the same property. Contact us to find out more.
Subdivisions and Consolidations
Often parcels of land, depending on the local council requirements as well as other government legislation, can be divided into smaller blocks for sale or further development presenting an opportunity for you to turn a tidy profit.
At James & Co Conveyancing, we will guide you through this process and work in conjunction with your Surveyor, to ensure a smooth process and registration of the subdivision in a time and cost effective manner to assist you in maximising your returns.
In some area of Victoria that were affected in the Black Saturday fires, the State Government requires a Consolidation of smaller blocks into a larger block before you are permitted to build. James & Co Conveyancing can also assist you in this area to provide the required assistance to facilitate this process.
There are also other reasons for a Subdivision or Consolidation such as boundary re-alignments and Not In Common Ownership (NICO) Subdivisions. We at James & Co Conveyancing can assist you in all areas as required.
Frequently Asked Questions
These are some of the most common questions our customers ask:
Why should I use James & Co Conveyancing
With more than 26 years of experience, James & Co Conveyancing provides the added reassurance that all your rights and obligations under the contract are attended to and that your sale, purchase or other conveyancing need is finalised cost effectively and efficiently every time. Should you run into trouble, you can be assured that James & Co Conveyancing will have the experience to assist you in finding a solution
Why should I have the contract reviewed before I sign?
Contracts are often long and confusing to purchasers and contain unnecessary clauses and sometimes even illegal ones designed to bluff you into paying for something you do not need to.
It is ALWAYS highly recommended that you have the contract reviewed to ensure any nasty surprises are removed prior to signing. We will also advise you of your obligations under the contract of sale and any additional information you need to be aware of.
At James & Co Conveyancing, we offer this service free of charge and obligation.
What is the purpose of the Section 32 statement. What details must be disclosed?
The purpose of the statement is to disclose information to a potential purchaser prior to entering into a contract. Briefly the Section 32 Statement should contain information relating to:
A description of any easements, covenants and other similar restrictions affecting the land.
Advise you of the Zoning of the property and ensure you are able to use the property for the purposes you desire.
The amount of any rates, taxes or charges affecting the land
Details of any notices or proposals affecting the land
A statement regarding the services connected to the land together with the authorities supplying such services; and where the land is not vacant, details of any building approvals granted in the preceding seven years and owner-builders must also provide a guarantee and insurance details where specified.
What are adjustments?
Adjustments are prepared by the purchaser’s representative to calculate the monies that are owed upon the property. Adjustable items include the council rates, water rates, land tax, body corporate fees (if applicable) and the like. Adjustments are calculated so that the vendor pays for everything due up to the date of settlement and the purchaser pays for everything from settlement date until the end of the next rating period.
Superior Service, Exceptional Client Care
At James & Co Conveyancing we are committed to getting the best results for our customers.
This is what some of them have to say:
Mandy Stroscio
Andrew Curtis is a true professional. Not only is he dedicated, but most of all he is extremely passionate about his work and the superior service he provides to both his business partners and his direct clients.
I cannot express enough, how much I recommend Andrew's services as an invaluable asset to your own or your client's property settlement.
David Rule
I worked with Andrew at James & Co and as a first home buyer I had absolutely no idea what I was doing. Andrew was absolutely amazing, not only in chasing up all the required parties to get my property purchase organised but he constantly rang me to let me know how things were moving all the way throughout the process.
Thanks Andrew.
Kyle Egan
James and Co Conveyancing assisted me with the purchase of a property some years ago. I recently asked them for some receipts I had misplaced after I sold the property and Andrew responded very promptly with the information I was after.
Thank you for your help.
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