Conveyancing For Buyers

Selling a property is a major financial decision, and having the right legal support ensures a smooth and stress-free process. At Lotus Legal, we provide expert conveyancing services for sellers, guiding you through every step, from contract preparation to settlement. With over 20 years of experience, our team ensures your sale is legally sound, minimises risks, and settles on time. Whether you're selling a house, unit, or commercial property, we handle the complexities so you can focus on your next move.

Your Property Experts

Seamless Property Conveyancing For Buyers

At Lotus Legal, we believe selling your property should be clear, simple, and stress-free. That’s why we offer fixed-fee pricing, so you know exactly what to expect, with no hidden surprises. Our team keeps you informed at every stage, providing great communication and prompt responses to your questions.

With our meticulous attention to detail, we ensure contracts are watertight, deadlines are met, and potential issues are resolved before they become problems. From start to finish, we manage the entire process smoothly, so you can sell with confidence and peace of mind.

Our Team

Meet Our Conveyancing Team

Meet The Team

Jessica Andersen

Director

Michelle Lai

Lawyer

Felicia Singkang

Senior Conveyancer

Meet The Team

Our Services

Our Conveyancing Services For Buyers

At Lotus Legal, we provide a comprehensive range of conveyancing services designed to safeguard your interests and ensure a seamless property settlement. Whether you are purchasing a home, investment property, or vacant land, our expert team manages every aspect of your transaction. We offer clear, professional guidance at every stage, giving you confidence and peace of mind throughout the settlement process.

Pre-Purchase Legal Checks

Before committing to a property, it’s essential to understand exactly what you’re buying. We conduct thorough due diligence to identify any legal risks that could impact your purchase. This includes contract reviews to ensure the terms protect your interests, identifying hidden risks, unfair clauses, or missing conditions that could leave you exposed.

We perform title searches and checks to verify ownership, uncover restrictions and check for outstanding debts that could transfer to you. If you're purchasing an apartment or townhouse, our strata title review examines by-laws, strata fees, and the financial health of the strata company to help prevent future disputes. We also assess zoning and planning restrictions to ensure the property suits your intended use and check for any upcoming developments that may impact its value.

Property Transactions & Contract Negotiations

The contract of sale is a key document that sets out your rights and responsibilities as a buyer. At Lotus Legal, we carefully review your contract to check for any risks and ensure the terms are fair. If needed, we help negotiate changes to protect you from unexpected costs or unfavourable conditions. Our team provides clear, straightforward advice so you understand your obligations and can move forward with confidence in your property purchase.

Many buyers unknowingly sign contracts that don't fully protect them. We ensure you have the right clauses in place before you commit.

Subject to Finance Clause: Protects you if your loan is delayed or rejected.
Pest & Building Inspection Clause: Allows you to withdraw or renegotiate if major defects are found.
Settlement Date Conditions Prevent: the seller from delaying settlement without consequence.

If your contract is missing key protections, we negotiate amendments to safeguard your interests before you sign.

Managing Your Settlement

Property settlement is the final and most critical step in your purchase. A small mistake, such as a missed deadline, incorrect document, or financial delay, can result in penalties, settlement failure, or even the loss of your deposit. At Lotus Legal, we take care of every detail to ensure a smooth transition of ownership, identifying risks before they become costly issues.

Liaising with Banks & Lenders: We coordinate with your financial institution to ensure loan funds are released on time, preventing costly delays.
Checking Seller Compliance: We confirm the seller has met all obligations, including paying outstanding rates and completing agreed-upon repairs before settlement.
Managing Documentation & Legal Transfers: We prepare and lodge all necessary paperwork to legally transfer ownership, ensuring accuracy to avoid last-minute hiccups.
Preventing Unexpected Settlement Delays: If the seller or bank causes a delay, where appropriate, we negotiate extensions or compensation, depending on the cause of the delay and agreement of the parties involved.

Our proactive management ensures that everything is finalised on time, so you can take ownership without unnecessary stress.

Preparation of Settlement Statements

Before settlement, you’ll receive a financial breakdown of your property purchase, detailing what you owe and what has been accounted for. Errors in these calculations can lead to overpayment or disputes, so we ensure complete accuracy. We adjust for council and water rates, making sure you only pay from the date you take ownership and not for any amounts the seller should cover.

Our team checks for outstanding fees and charges, verifying that all amounts owed by the seller are settled before you take possession. We also provide full transparency over costs, ensuring there are no hidden fees, unexpected charges, or last-minute surprises, just a clear breakdown of what’s due at settlement. By carefully preparing your settlement statement, we ensure a smooth financial transition with no unexpected costs.

Buyer Compliance

Buying a property comes with important legal and financial requirements, and missing a deadline or failing to meet these obligations can result in fines, contract breaches, or even the loss of your deposit. We manage the duty assessment and provide clear instructions to ensure you meet the payment deadline, typically 2 months from the contract date, and help you claim any eligible concessions.

Our team handles all legal and government lodgements, making sure your ownership is properly registered without delays. We also help you meet finance and settlement conditions, such as finance approval deadlines and pre-settlement inspections, so your purchase stays on track. With our structured approach, we make sure you meet every requirement, avoiding costly mistakes that could put your purchase at risk.

Practical Legal Advice for Buyers

Understanding property contracts, title conditions, and legal obligations can be overwhelming. We make the process simple by providing expert legal guidance tailored to buyers. We provide straightforward, no-nonsense advice so you can make informed decisions with confidence.

Whether you have concerns about contract conditions, title searches, or settlement procedures, we are here to provide reliable, professional support. We take the time to answer your questions, ensuring that you feel confident in every decision you make.

Handling Disputes & Structural Defect Issues

Sometimes, unexpected issues arise before or after settlement that can put buyers at risk. Whether it's defects found during the final inspection, settlement delays, or hidden problems that surface after you've taken ownership, we help you navigate disputes and ensure you get what you paid for.

What If the Seller Delays Settlement?

Delays can be costly, especially if you have financial commitments or moving plans. We negotiate penalties or compensation if the seller is at fault and secure extensions if you face unexpected delays, such as bank funding issues.

What If Problems Arise After Settlement?

If undisclosed defects surface after purchase, we explore legal remedies for misrepresentation. For new builds, we help you claim under builder warranties or defects insurance to ensure issues are fixed. For new homes, we advise on protections available under the Home Building Contracts Act 1991 (WA) and applicable home indemnity insurance policies, which cover structural defects for up to 6 years after completion.

First Home Buyer & Stamp Duty Assistance

Buying your first home comes with unique challenges, from understanding contracts to budgeting for hidden costs. We ensure first-home buyers have everything they need for a stress-free purchase.

Government Grants & Stamp Duty Concessions: We confirm your eligibility and handle the application process to maximise your savings.
Ensuring Buyer-Friendly Contract Terms: We help you negotiate conditions like "subject to finance" or "subject to building inspection" to protect you from financial loss.
Budgeting for Hidden Costs: We outline additional expenses like lender’s mortgage insurance, rates, and strata fees, so you’re not caught off guard.

We guide first-home buyers every step of the way, ensuring they understand the process and avoid costly mistakes. Our goal is to simplify the process, ensuring that first-home buyers receive every entitlement available while making the transition to homeownership as smooth as possible.

Assistance with Vacant Land Conveyancing

Buying vacant land presents unique legal challenges, including zoning restrictions, easements, and land use conditions that may impact future development. Our team conducts comprehensive due diligence to ensure that the land meets your intended use and that there are no hidden legal issues. We review titles, check planning restrictions, and advise on any conditions attached to the property.

By identifying potential concerns before settlement, we help you avoid complications and ensure that your land purchase is a secure investment for the future.

"By providing trusted legal advice delivered with care, compassion and understanding, Lotus Legal builds lifelong relationships so you feel truly supported, guided and reassured through life's big decisions."

Let Us Help

Buying A Property And Need Expert Advice?

At Lotus Legal, we combine expertise with a personalised approach to ensure your property transaction is handled smoothly and professionally. We work closely with our clients, providing clear and practical advice while managing every stage of the conveyancing process with precision and care. Whether you're buying, selling, or managing a property transaction for your business, our team is committed to delivering a reliable, efficient, and client-focused service.

The Process

Overview of the Property Settlement Process For Buyers

The settlement process is a critical phase where contracts are finalised, funds are transferred, and legal documents are lodged. At Lotus Legal, we guide buyers through each stage, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and timely completion. Our structured approach minimises risks, prevents delays, and ensures that you take ownership of your property without unnecessary stress.

1. Offer and Acceptance (O&A)

2. Appointment of Settlement Agents

In Western Australia, you can choose either a licensed settlement agent or a qualified legal practitioner to manage your property transaction. At Lotus Legal, our conveyancing services are delivered by experienced legal professionals. This means you benefit from both expert legal advice and full settlement support, all under one roof, ensuring every step of the process is compliant, precise, and tailored to your needs.

3. Contract Review and Conditions

4. Title Search and Checks

5. Preparation of Transfer Documents

6. Adjustments

7. Final Inspection

8. Settlement Day

On the agreed settlement date, the settlement agents for both parties exchange documents and funds. The buyer pays the remaining purchase price, and the seller provides the signed transfer documents. Our team ensures all financial transactions are completed correctly and without delays. We also handle the legal registration of ownership with Landgate, finalising the transfer so you can take possession of your new property with confidence.

At Lotus Legal, we are committed to making the complex process of buying and selling property as stress-free as possible. As a leading settlement agency in Perth, we offer personalised and professional services for property buyers and sellers. Our experienced settlement agents in Perth will guide you through the process, offering legal advice and practical support.

We’re the same price as other settlement agents in Perth.
We offer fixed-fee pricing without surprises.
We work hard to help you settle on time.
We offer friendly support and after-hours service.
We’re experienced in all aspects of property conveyancing.
We’re qualified property settlement lawyers.
We deal with residential, commercial, rural, and vacant properties.

Get Started

Get in Touch with our Conveyancing Team

Balcatta: (08) 9305 9529

Rockingham: (08) 9527 5332

If you need a conveyancer who offers exceptional service and meticulous attention to detail from contract review to final settlement, contact Lotus Legal today. Let us take the stress out of your property transaction and guide you through the process with confidence.

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