Whatever your next move, we’re here to help.
Buying, selling or making a change to property ownership? There's a lot that happens behind the scenes, but you don't have to figure it all out yourself.
We take care of the legal details, coordinate the people involved and explain what's happening along the way. With decades of experience and a personal approach, we're here to make your property journey feel a little simpler.
Selling Property
One chapter closing. Another just around the corner.
Before we can prepare your Form 1, we'll need some information about your property. Complete our vendor application below to help us get started.
Here’s what we take care of when selling your property:
Coordinate with your bank to arrange the release of any mortgage and help ensure your sale proceeds are paid at settlement.
Provide advice on your contract and Form 1, helping you understand the documents involved in your sale.
Prepare and complete the required legal documents to finalise the transaction and transfer ownership.
Calculate rates, taxes and other adjustments payable as part of the settlement.
Prepare a settlement statement outlining the amounts payable and the net funds you can expect to receive.
Help manage your selling costs by checking relevant rates, charges and outstanding amounts so you can avoid unexpected expenses where possible.
Notify the relevant authorities and service providers of the change of ownership, including SA Water, Council and any applicable Strata or Community Corporation.
Liaise with the buyer's conveyancer to manage questions, requests and the finer details on your behalf.
Ensure the property title is transferred correctly to the new owner.
Coordinate and attend settlement on your behalf, working with the parties involved to finalise the sale.
Buying Property
Found the one? Let’s get you that home.
Here’s how we help when buying a property
Review your contract and provide advice about the terms, conditions and relevant Form 1 information.
Research the property and review its Certificate of Title, identifying relevant matters that may need attention before you commit.
Prepare and complete the required legal documents, including the transfer documentation needed to finalise your purchase.
Calculate your expected purchase costs, including stamp duty, settlement adjustments and other expenses beyond the purchase price.
Manage your deposit through the appropriate trust arrangements, helping ensure it is handled securely.
Advise you about property insurance and the considerations to keep in mind before settlement.
Arrange stamp duty and other relevant payments associated with the transfer.
Explain ownership options, including holding a property as Joint Tenants or Tenants in Common.
Liaise with your bank to confirm the funds required for settlement and coordinate the payment of your loan.
Identify applicable stamp duty concessions or government grants where relevant to your circumstances.
Explain additional considerations for Strata and Community titled properties, including relevant obligations.
Check settlement adjustments and outstanding charges to help ensure you aren't paying amounts that should be covered by the seller.
Attend settlement on your behalf, coordinating with the seller's conveyancer to help ensure the transaction is completed correctly.
Contracts & Documents
Selling privately? We'll help with the paperwork.
Here’s how we can help:
Selling your home without a real estate agent? No problems! Our team of conveyancers can prepare all the documents you require to efficiently sell your property privately.
Along with preparing and providing advice about the contract of sale, we will issue all the required documents to both you and you purchaser to complete and transfer of the property.
It’s worth noting that selling a property privately requires seeking advice by a conveyancer before listing your home as there are a number of searches and forms (Form 1) that are required to be addressed. As Licensed Conveyancers based in SA, we are well versed in this process so can you help you along the way.
Contract Advice
Before you sign, know what you're agreeing to.
A Pre-Purchase contract review can help you:
You've found a property, done your research and are ready to make a move. Before signing the contract, it's worth understanding exactly what you're agreeing to.
We review property contracts every day and can help explain the terms, conditions and important details that may affect your purchase.
Understand the terms and conditions of your proposed purchase.
Identify important dates, obligations and special conditions in the contract.
Review relevant property information, including the Form 1 disclosure statement.
Understand potential issues or areas that need further clarification before you sign.
Make a more informed decision about proceeding with the purchase.
Form 1 Preparation
Getting ready to sell? Let's get your Form 1 sorted.
Here’s how we can help:
So you’ve come across the term Form 1, sometimes referred to as a Vendors Statement. Form 1 is a legal form that must be provided by the vendor to the purchaser. The form discloses important information about the property so the purchaser is aware of any particulars so they can make an informed decision on whether or not to proceed with the purchase.
This form is a very important one and it is critical that it is filled in correctly and prepared in accordance with the Act. Delays and inaccuracies in the form can affect a number of things such as cooling off periods and contract rights aswell as serious consequences to the vendor.
As Licensed Conveyancers we have extensive experience in the preparation of a Form 1 for vendors and agents and can assure a smooth process.
Land Division
Making more of your land? Start here.
Here’s how we can help:
Looking at subdividing? Re-aligning boundaries? Whether you’re a first timer developer or a commercial property expert, we’ve helped clients from all over South Australia divide and title properties.
If you’re reading this then chances are you’ve already done a bit of research regarding subdivisions and understand that while although completely possible (and a great idea in many cases!) it is fiddly work which is why it’s absolutely crucial that you are fully informed from the start. That’s where we come in.
After a consultation with us we can provide you with an estimation of costs and guide you through every step of the process, providing advice along the way.
There are three different types of titles in South Australia and we can talk you through the pros and cons of each, helping lay out all your options so you can make the right choice for you and your property. We’ll liaise with all the required parties such as Surveyor, Valuer, Development Assessment Commission, Council, Lands Title Office and your bank to ensure the entire process is as seamless as possible, getting you moving in or on as quick as possible!
Family Transfers
When property stays in the family.
Here’s how we can help:
There’s a number of reasons why you might want to transfer your ownership of a property or perhaps just a part of it to a family member. You might want to pass property on to children or grand children, you may be acquiring interest in a property presently held by another family member or you might be required to as part of a family law settlement.
Either way, as Licensed Conveyancers based in Port Lincoln, South Australia we transfer property titles every day and can guide you through the legal process, making the transfer as seamless as possible.
Deceased Estates
Property matters, handled with care.
Here’s how we can help:
At the passing of a loved one that last thing you often want to deal with is all the paperwork that can come with it. Dealing with the land held in the name of a Registered Proprietor after their passing is something that needs to pass through the Land Titles Office. Patterson Conveyancers can assist you at this difficult time by advising, preparing and lodging all the required documents making the transfer to the survivor as seamless as possible.
How the Land Titles Office deals with the land will depend on how the deceased held the property; for instance whether they were Sole Owner, Joint Tenants, Tenants in Common or Trustee. The majority of couples hold land as Joint Tenants making the transfer of the property quite seamless after the correct Applications to Register Death are lodged. In other circumstances however the process can be slightly more involved with a number of other forms and documents required. As Licensed Conveyancers based in Port Lincoln, South Australia we can handle the entire process of a deceased estate taking one less burden off your to do list.
Ready to get started?
Let’s get the paperwork underway
VENDOR FORM 1 APPLICATION
For property owners
PRIVATE CONTRACT INSTRUCTIONS
For private property sales
AGENT FORM 1 APPLICATION
For real estate agents