Expert Legal Protection for Your Dream Home
Your Dream Home Deserves Expert Legal Protection Only From Velocity's Property Purchase Solicitors
From contract signing to settlement day, our property purchase solicitors at Velocity Conveyancing provide complete residential conveyancing services for property buyers across the Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, and Victoria. Our comprehensive searches, expert contract analysis, and professional settlement coordination ensure your investment is fully protected.
Complete Legal Services from Professional Property Purchase Solicitors For Invaluable Peace of Mind Throughout Your Home Buying Process
Pre-Purchase Legal Security
Property contracts are legally binding documents that can contain hidden traps, unfair conditions, or costly obligations. Once you sign, you're committed, often for hundreds of thousands of dollars. This is why getting a solicitor for buying a house is absolutely essential. Getting this step wrong can cost you your deposit, your dream home, or saddle you with unexpected expenses.
Our property purchase solicitors dissect every clause, identify potential risks, and explain complex legal language in terms that make sense. Our process involves reviewing purchase terms, special conditions, inclusions and exclusions, settlement dates, and penalty clauses. We'll highlight anything unusual and advise whether terms favour you or the vendor. No surprises, no regrets.
In most states, you have a brief window (typically 3-5 business days) to withdraw from a property purchase with minimal financial penalty. This isn't automatic. You need to understand your rights, the exact timeframes, and the proper withdrawal process.
We'll explain your options, help you conduct final checks during this period, and guide you through the withdrawal process if needed.
Our comprehensive investigation goes far beyond basic title searches. We examine council records for unpaid rates, planning restrictions, building permits, and potential future developments that could affect your property.
We check for easements that might limit your land use, heritage listings that restrict renovations, and any encumbrances that could impact ownership.
New Home & Development Support
Off-the-plan purchases involve unique risks not present in established property sales. Developers can delay completion, make variations to plans, or in worst cases, fail to complete projects. Without proper legal protection from expert property purchase solicitors, buyers can lose deposits or be forced to accept substandard outcomes.
New developments operate under different legal frameworks with sunset clauses, variation rights, and developer obligations that don't apply to existing homes. We review sunset clauses to ensure you're protected if construction is delayed beyond reasonable timeframes.
We examine the developer's rights to make changes and ensure you have recourse if the finished product doesn't match what you purchased. Our process includes reviewing the disclosure statement, plans and specifications, and deposit protection arrangements.
Throughout the building process, we can provide legal support as issues arise. This includes reviewing progress claims, handling contract variations, and ensuring compliance with building standards. If problems emerge during construction, we're positioned to protect your interests and ensure proper resolution.
Competitive Auction Assistance
Auction purchases are unconditional and immediate. There's no cooling-off period, and you're legally bound the moment the hammer falls. Without proper preparation, you could buy a property with hidden issues or unfavourable conditions that can't be changed after the sale.
Before you attend any auction, we conduct thorough contract reviews to ensure you understand exactly what you're bidding on. This critical step involves examining all contract terms, special conditions, and vendor obligations typically 1-2 weeks before auction day.
Our house purchase solicitors identify any problematic clauses, unusual conditions, or potential red flags that could affect your ownership or future use of the property. This analysis helps you set realistic bidding limits and understand your obligations if you're the successful bidder.
When auction day is approaching and time is short, we provide rapid contract analysis typically within 24-48 hours. Our expedited process focuses on identifying deal-breakers, understanding special conditions, and ensuring you know exactly what you're bidding on. We'll flag any issues that might affect your bidding strategy or post-auction obligations.
s.17 and s.66W certificates are often required for pre-auction purchases and provided quickly if required. We prepare these efficiently while providing strategic guidance on auction conditions, bidding approaches, and post-auction settlement requirements. These certificates can only be provided by a qualified professional.
Many properties sell before auction day through private negotiation. We'll help you understand pre-auction offer conditions, negotiate favourable terms, and ensure any early purchase agreements protect your interests while maintaining the urgency needed in competitive markets.
Seamless Transaction Management
Property transactions involve multiple parties, tight deadlines, and complex coordination. Miscommunication or missed deadlines can derail settlements, cost thousands in penalties, or even void your purchase. Professional coordination ensures everything aligns perfectly for settlement day.
We become your central point of contact, managing communications with lenders, real estate agents, and all parties involved. This includes coordinating finance approval deadlines, ensuring mortgage documents are prepared correctly, arranging final inspections, and managing deposit transfers. Our systematic approach prevents the miscommunications that commonly cause settlement delays.
Your settlement day represents months of planning coming together in a single transaction. Our team attend personally (either physically or electronically via PEXA) to ensure everything goes smoothly. We prepare settlement statements, calculate adjustments for rates and taxes, verify final document accuracy, and coordinate fund transfers.
We don't disappear after settlement. Our ongoing support includes notifying relevant authorities of ownership change, providing final documentation packages, arranging title transfer completion, and addressing any post-settlement queries. This ensures all final details are properly completed and you're fully protected in your new ownership.
When Things Don't Go As Planned
Our Transparent Fee Structure
Initial Legal Work & Advice
Comprehensive contract analysis, property searches, legal advice, and file setup. This covers all the critical upfront work to protect your interests and guide you through the early stages of your transaction.
Settlement & Completion
Settlement preparation, settlement attendance, final documentation, and post-settlement support. This completes your legal ownership transfer and ensures everything is properly finalized.
When You Pay:
Standard purchases
Both stages usually paid together at settlement - no upfront costs required.
Special circumstances
Off-the-plan, auction advice, delayed settlements or not proceeding: Stage 1 paid at consultation, Stage 2 at settlement.
Why This Structure Works
Our two-stage approach ensures you only pay for work as it's completed, with clear transparency about what you're receiving at each phase. For most transactions, you enjoy the convenience of settlement-only payment. For complex situations requiring immediate expert attention, Stage 1 payment secures priority service when you need it most.
Request your personalized quote for exact fees and payment timing based on your specific property and circumstances.
Why Families Trust Velocity with Their Home Purchases
Family-Focused Service
We understand this is about your family's future, not just paperwork
Complete Transparency
Clear communication, honest advice, and upfront pricing
Proven Track Record
Over 55 years of successful home purchases across three states
Solicitor-Level Protection
Comprehensive legal expertise when complications arise
Local Market Knowledge
Deep understanding of your area's specific requirements
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What type of transaction is this?
Standard Quote
Stage 1 fees of $1171.02 – payable at the time of completion of the contract prior to release, unless our $0 upfront option is utilised. Conveyancing fees for our $0 upfront option, as per our quote, are payable upon settlement or 180 days, whichever is the earlier.
Stage 2 fees of $1291.56 – payable at the time of settlement after a buyer is found.
* Searches costs are estimates only – they will be charged to you at the cost price to us. Additional legal searches and charges may also apply to your conveyance for compliance with the law, these costs and charges will be passed on to you for payment. There is no additional benefit to us from additional charges. You will be invoiced at each Stage and payable on request.
Standard Quote
Stage 1 fees of $1489.02 – payable at the time of completion of the contract prior to release, unless our $0 upfront option is utilised. Conveyancing fees for our $0 upfront option, as per our quote, are payable upon settlement or 180 days, whichever is the earlier.
Stage 2 fees of $1298.49 – payable at the time of settlement after a buyer is found.
* Additional charges may be required to ensure your conveyance meets the legal requirements and so your settlement may be affected, these charges will be passed to you as we incur them, there is no additional benefit to us from these additional charges. If additional charges are required, they will be invoiced at each Stage and payable on request.
Standard Quote
Stage 1 fees and Stage 2 fees are ordinarily payable at completion for all conveyances which settle in a standard timeframe.
Please note Stage 1 fees are payable at time of consultation for all off the plan purchases, delayed settlements, advice on an Auction Contract, or if your purchase does not proceed after we have provided advice to you on the contract.
* Sometimes extra charges are needed to make sure your conveyance meets all legal requirements. These charges are simply passed on to you at cost — we do not benefit from them. If any arise, we will invoice them at each stage and payment will be due on request.
Standard Quote
Stage 1 fees and Stage 2 fees are ordinarily payable at completion for all conveyances which settle in a standard timeframe.
Please note Stage 1 fees are payable at time of consultation for all off the plan purchases, delayed settlements, advice on an Auction Contract, or if your purchase does not proceed after we have provided advice to you on the contract.
* Sometimes extra charges are needed to make sure your conveyance meets all legal requirements. These charges are simply passed on to you at cost — we do not benefit from them. If any arise, we will invoice them at each stage and payment will be due on request.
Standard Quote
Stage 1 fees of $1236.13 (plus the cost of Body Corporate Minutes at cost and Section 119 Certificate Search) – payable at the time of completion of the contract prior to release, unless our $0 upfront option is utilised. Conveyancing fees for our $0 upfront option, as per our quote, are payable upon settlement or 180 days, whichever is the earlier.
Stage 2 fees of $1291.56 – payable at the time of settlement after a buyer is found.
* Searches costs are estimates only – they will be charged to you at the cost price to us. Additional legal searches and charges may also apply to your conveyance for compliance with the law, these costs and charges will be passed on to you for payment. There is no additional benefit to us from additional charges. You will be invoiced at each Stage and payable on request.
Transfer between direct family
Transfer for related to family court orders
Standard Quote
Stage 1 fees of $1236.13 (plus the cost of Body Corporate Minutes at cost and Section 119 Certificate Search) – payable at the time of completion of the contract prior to release, unless our $0 upfront option is utilised. Conveyancing fees for our $0 upfront option, as per our quote, are payable upon settlement or 180 days, whichever is the earlier.
Stage 2 fees of $1291.56 – payable at the time of settlement after a buyer is found.
* Searches costs are estimates only – they will be charged to you at the cost price to us. Additional legal searches and charges may also apply to your conveyance for compliance with the law, these costs and charges will be passed on to you for payment. There is no additional benefit to us from additional charges. You will be invoiced at each Stage and payable on request.
Unit, Apartment or Land Standard Quote
Stage 1 fees and Stage 2 fees are ordinarily payable at completion for all conveyances which settle in a standard timeframe.
Please note Stage 1 fees are payable at time of consultation for all off the plan purchases, delayed settlements, advice on an Auction Contract, or if your purchase does not proceed after we have provided advice to you on the contract.
* Sometimes extra charges are needed to make sure your conveyance meets all legal requirements. These charges are simply passed on to you at cost — we do not benefit from them. If any arise, we will invoice them at each stage and payment will be due on request.
Standard Quote
Stage 1 fees and Stage 2 fees are ordinarily payable at completion for all conveyances which settle in a standard timeframe.
Please note Stage 1 fees are payable at time of consultation for all off the plan purchases, delayed settlements, advice on an Auction Contract, or if your purchase does not proceed after we have provided advice to you on the contract.
* Sometimes extra charges are needed to make sure your conveyance meets all legal requirements. These charges are simply passed on to you at cost — we do not benefit from them. If any arise, we will invoice them at each stage and payment will be due on request.
Standard Quote
Stage 1 fees of $1552.62 (plus the cost of Section 184 Certificate Search) – payable at the time of completion of the contract prior to release, unless our $0 upfront option is utilised. Conveyancing fees for our $0 upfront option, as per our quote, are payable upon settlement or 180 days, whichever is the earlier.
Stage 2 fees of $1298.49 – payable at the time of settlement after a buyer is found.
* Additional charges may be required to ensure your conveyance meets the legal requirements and so your settlement may be affected, these charges will be passed to you as we incur them, there is no additional benefit to us from these additional charges. If additional charges are required, they will be invoiced at each Stage and payable on request.
Standard Quote
Our fees are payable at at the time of completion of the contract prior to release unless our $0 upfront option is utilised. Conveyancing fees for our $0 upfront option, as per our quote, are payable upon settlement or 180 days, whichever is the earlier.
* Sometimes extra charges are needed to make sure your conveyance meets all legal requirements. These charges are simply passed on to you at cost — we do not benefit from them. If any arise, we will invoice them at each stage and payment will be due on request.
Standard Quote
Our fees are payable at at the time of completion of the contract prior to release unless our $0 upfront option is utilised. Conveyancing fees for our $0 upfront option, as per our quote, are payable upon settlement or 180 days, whichever is the earlier.
Additional charges may be required to ensure your conveyance meets the legal requirements and so your settlement may be affected, these charges will be passed to you as we incur them, there is no additional benefit to us from these additional charges. If additional charges are required, they will be invoiced at each Stage and payable on request.
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