YOUR GUIDE TO A SUCCESSFUL SETTLEMENT . CHOOSE A CONVEYANCER
You will need to engage a conveyancer who is responsible for transferring the ownership from the current owner to your name. We recommend: Robbins Conveyancing ........... (08) 8490 0797 Distinct Conveyancing ............ (08) 8278 3351
. STAY IN CONTACT WITH YOUR BROKER/BANK
Follow-up your broker/bank to obtain your formal finance approval (if applicable) and forward this to us once it’s received. Any delay could impact the settlement date.
. ARRANGE RELEVANT INSURANCE
Building and contents insurance is highly recommended to protect your brand-new asset. If strata applies, speak to the strata corporation to make sure you’re covered.
. PAYING YOUR DEPOSIT
The Form 1 and searches for your property purchase will be sent to you via email by your selling agent which initiates your cooling off period of 2 business days. Instructions to pay your deposit and the due date of this payment will be sent to you over email at this stage.
. ARRANGE ELECTRICITY, INTERNET & GAS CONNECTION TO YOUR NEW HOME . WHAT IS SETTLEMENT?
Settlement is the time and date when transfer of ownership occurs from the current owner to your name, which occurs electronically at a set time between 9am and 4pm. Your conveyancer will organise this, contact them before booking your removalist.
. BOOK A REMOVALIST
Check with your conveyancer to find out the time of settlement, this is usually available 48 hours before your settlement date and could happen anytime between 9am – 4pm.
. UPDATE YOUR POSTAL ADDRESS! Consider these groups: • School/ University • Newspaper or Magazine Subscriptions
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Australia Post Bank Newsagents Sporting Club
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Your Employer Doctor/ Dentist The Council Driver’s License
Please note that Australia Post can arrange your mail to be re-directed.
. COLLECTING THE KEYS TO YOUR NEW HOME!
The most exciting part! The keys will be available for collection once settlement has been completed, our friendly team will be in contact with you in advance to arrange a time for you to visit our office to collect the keys to your new home!
Feel free to contact me or my team if you require anything else!