House Purchase
Auction/Delayed Settlement Quote
What's Included in Each Stage
Stage 1
Initial Legal Work & Advice (Payable at consultation)
- Specialised contract review and risk assessment
- Complete property searches and compliance checks
- Expert legal advice for complex transactions
- Ongoing support through extended timeline
Stage 2
Settlement & Completion (Payable at settlement)
- Settlement preparation and coordination
- Settlement attendance (in person or electronic)
- Final document preparation
- Post-settlement compliance and handover
Cost Breakdown
Stage 1: Initial Legal Work & Advice
$788.00
Stage 2: Settlement & Completion
$998.00
Total Legal Fees:
$1,786.00
ACT Revenue - Rates Enquiry Search
$125.35
ACTEW - Rates Enquiry Search
$41.75
Settlement facilitation fee
$154.91
Total Disbursements:
$322.01
Stage 1: Printing, Postage and Communications
$73.65
Stage 2: Printing, Postage and Communications
$73.65
ACTEW - Special Water Meter Reading Search
$44.85
Grand Total
$2,255.31 (Inclusive of GST)
Add $44.85 if optional water meter search is requested
Payment Schedule
- Upfront (at consultation): $1,183.66 - Stage 1 professional fees ($788.00) + Stage 1 sundries ($73.65) + Disbursements ($322.01)
- At settlement: $1,071.65 - Stage 2 professional fees ($998.00) + Stage 2 sundries ($73.65) + Additional searches (if required)
- If transaction doesn't proceed: You only pay upfront amount for work completed
Why Upfront Payment is Required
Auction advice and delayed settlements require immediate expert attention and complete due diligence. This ensures you receive priority service while protecting both parties.
About Search Costs
Searches are charged to you at the price that it costs us, there is no additional benefit to us from additional searches. If further searches are required, payment of these additional searches at cost must be made on settlement.