Buying a Property Australia

As the purchaser, it is vital that you understand any risks, limitations, and obligations associated with the property you plan to invest in. At Clive Mills & Associates we thoroughly review the terms, conditions, and warranties in the contract so that you are fully aware of your rights and obligations.

We’ll give you a detailed written purchaser report with a detailed analysis of the conditions in the contract so that you can decide whether to bid at the auction, go ahead with making an offer, or seek to negotiate further. We’ll make sure you are comfortable with all of the details of the contract before you exchange.

We offer a cost-effective, high-quality service at competitive rates and fixed prices starting from $1,150.00 plus GST and disbursements.

What we offer for Purchasers

  • We provide our clients with advice prior to a purchaser committing to buy a property at either auction or private treaty;
  • We explain the difference in contracting to purchase both with and without a cooling-off period and the consequences of both types of transaction;
  • We explain to purchasers the steps that need to be taken prior to attending at auction including:
    • obtaining building/pest reports;
    • obtaining strata reports;
    • re-negotiating the terms of the contracts;
    • It is important that a solicitor is engaged in good time prior to exchanging contracts to ensure that a purchaser is able to make informed decisions about all aspects of the process and to make sure that all necessary expert reports are obtained and all necessary amendments are made to the draft contract.

Written Reports

We provide written reports to our clients in relation to purchasing contracts and the conveyancing processes. Our clients generally find this report of interest and assistance and, following receipt and consideration of the report, our clients meet with us to raise any queries not only in relation to the reports but any matters of interest or concerns which they may have.

Buying Property Case Study

A case that we dealt with recently demonstrates why our client was pleased that he engaged an experienced solicitor rather than a Conveyancer. The circumstances were that the townhouse to be purchased had an attractive pergola in the backyard. We advised our client to check with the Council whether there were any orders or requisitions affecting the property. The Council then informed us that it had previously ordered that the pergola is demolished because it stood over a drain and that the vendor had failed to comply with the order. We advised our client that he was entitled to withdraw from the purchase or, alternatively, he could affirm the contract and seek damages.

Ultimately, the matter was resolved by a substantial reduction in the purchase price and an agreement with the Council in relation to the pergola which allowed it to remain in place on the understanding that it would be partially demolished should the Council require access to the drain.

Testimonial

You may wish to consider the following testimonials provided by our clients:

  • Esther, as usual, handled every facet of the purchase so efficiently and most of all in a professional and reliable manner. Her calls of reassurance and keeping us up to date with developments were a blessing. Esther has handled a couple of issues for us now and I would recommend both your firm and her in a flash. – Stephen & Susan Drull
  • “We honestly couldn’t have done this with anyone else!” – Elisha Jeffery & Toby Carroll
  • I was buying my first home and the solicitors from Clive Mills made this potential nerve wrecking experience rather pleasurable. Everything was taken care of in a timely manner and I barely needed to do anything at all apart from signing the purchase contract. Highly recommended!  – Neil Y
  • Just wanted to say a big thank you to the team at Clive Mills and Associates for helping me with my home purchase. As a first home buyer, I was unfamiliar with the settlement process but your team patiently explained and guided me through it. All my queries were met with prompt responses and I truly appreciated how I was kept informed as the settlement progressed. So thanks again for all your help and know that I will gladly use your services again in the future! – Geraldine Law
  • Clive has been our lawyer for a number of years covering the purchase of our house, investment properties, and our wills. He has always been helpful, efficient, accurate and timely. His level of detail is extraordinary and on a couple of occasions, his advice has saved us from potentially costly issues that other lawyers may have missed. I have had no hesitation in recommending Clive to a number of friends who have all been impressed by his high standard of personal service and we will continue to use Clive Mills & Associates for our legal work. – Ian & Dinah Read

Call us Now on (02) 9906 8188 or send us an email on clive.mills@cmalegal.com.au any queries which you may have in the event that you are considering purchasing a property

Other Services provided by Us

Wills

You may wish to consider making a new Will as the purchase of a new home or investment property is an important investment and you should consider making a new Will. We will be pleased to advise you the matters you should consider when making a Will.

Family Law

Family breakdowns frequently result in the sale of existing property and the acquisition of one or more new homes. Solicitors at Clive Mills & Associates has extensive dealings with family law matters and we will be pleased to assist you.

Call us on (02) 9199 0737 or send an email to cjm@cmalegal.com.au for assistance.  

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