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With over 15 years of distinguished legal experience, Amanda is a dedicated and passionate property lawyer committed to supporting clients through one of the most significant purchases of their lives. As the founder of Cali Conveyancing, Amanda brings a wealth of expertise and a friendly, supportive approach to conveyancing.
Understanding the complexities and emotional weight of property transactions, Amanda is devoted to providing professional and approachable legal services. Clients can expect personalised attention, clear communication, and a seamless experience from start to finish. Amanda is here to ensure that every client feels confident and informed throughout the conveyancing process, making their property journey as smooth and stress-free as possible.
Everything You Need to Know About Conveyancing
At Cali Conveyancing we specialise in Queensland Property transactions. Our team are based in Brisbane and will work with you to ensure a smooth conveyancing process. We offer expertise you can trust. You will be dealing directly with an experienced lawyer from start to finish.
Conveyancing is the process of transferring legal ownership of a property’s title from one person to another. Transferring property typically involves complex legal documents and it is important to conduct a thorough review of the contract prior settlement to understand you rights and obligations.
While the process and documents can be complex, here at Cali Conveyancing, we can handle all the legal and statutory elements, to make it stress free.
ALL sellers for ALL property sales in QLD are required to obtain ATO Clearance Certificate.
We strongly advise you apply for one as soon as the contract is executed.
Certificates may take up to 28 days to process. Certificates are valid for 12 months.
The application process only takes a few minutes: https://www.ato.gov.au/FRWT_Certificate.aspx
Searches are a very important part of the conveyancing process. Searches reveal the details of the property, disclose third party interests over the property, debts owing over the property, such as land tax. By carrying out these searches early in the conveyancing process, it allows the Buyer to
make informed decisions about the purchase.
We will provide you with a list of available searches with their costs and advise you which searches we think are particularly relevant to your property. You will then instruct us which searches to order on your behalf.
Property bills will be apportioned at Settlement. You will still be required to pay your share of the bills for the Property up until the Settlement date.
Should you have any bills due before the settlement date and unsure if you need to pay them, please forward a copy to your conveyancer. If you do pay a bill for rates, water, land tax or body corporate, please send us a copy of the receipt. Please also consider cancelling any direct debits you may have in place for these bills.
"Time is of the essence" is a legal term used in conveyancing transactions to indicate that the specified timeframes in a contract are critical and must be strictly adhered to. This means that any deadlines set in the contract, such as the settlement date, are essential terms, and failure to meet these deadlines can result in a breach of contract.
In Queensland, the importance of "time is of the essence" is highlighted in standard contracts like the REIQ Contract for Houses and Residential Land. For example, Clause 6.2 allows either party to extend the settlement date by up to 5 business days, but time remains of the essence even with this extension. This means that if the extended deadline is not met, the other party may have the right to terminate the contract or seek other remedies.
The concept ensures that both parties are committed to completing the transaction within the
agreed timeframe, providing certainty and predictability.
We recommend engaging a conveyancer early to help in identifying and addressing potential issues, ensuring compliance with legal requirements, and facilitating a successful property transaction.
For a Seller: As soon as you decide to sell your property. While a real estate agent can advise you on the sale and price, a conveyancer is better experienced to prepare you contract and ensure the required special conditions and disclosures are include to protect your interests.
For a Buyer: Before you sign the contract. Your conveyancer can review the contract and advise on any conditions and disclosures to protect your interests.
The process typically takes 30-45 days depending on the circumstances of your transaction.
Absolutely, we can handle your matter virtually, ensuring convienence where you are.