Selling Property in NSW

Selling a property involves more paperwork than most people expect, and getting it wrong can delay your sale or expose you to a claim after settlement. We take care of the legal groundwork so your sale goes smoothly from listing to settlement.

How we help sellers

Contract preparation, before you list. Under NSW law, a property can't lawfully be marketed until a contract for sale has been prepared and made available. Come to us as soon as you've decided to sell, so your contract and certificates are ready before your agent starts advertising.

Getting your documents in order. A standard NSW contract typically requires a copy of title, a section 10.7 planning certificate, and a sewer diagram, plus strata records, pool compliance, smoke alarm compliance, or home warranty insurance details where relevant. We identify exactly what your property needs and arrange it.

Unapproved structures. An unapproved deck, pool, or renovation needs to be disclosed and properly addressed in the contract, sometimes with a special condition, sometimes with retrospective council approval. We'll flag this early so it doesn't derail your sale later.

Mortgage discharge. If there's a mortgage on the property, we organise the discharge authority with your bank well ahead of settlement.

Foreign resident capital gains withholding. Since 1 January 2025, buyers must withhold 15% of the sale price for the ATO unless you provide a valid clearance certificate, and this now applies to every sale, regardless of price. We'll help you apply for this early, since it can take time to come through.

Selling a tenanted property. We make sure the tenancy is properly disclosed, notice periods are met, and the contract reflects whether the buyer is taking on the tenant or requiring vacant possession.

NSW-wide, start to finish

We act for sellers anywhere in New South Wales, with everything able to be managed remotely.

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