Questions about conveyancing? We’ve got straight answers.

Conveyancing is the legal process of transferring ownership of a property from one person to another. It covers everything from reviewing the contract and ordering searches through to coordinating settlement and registering the title in the new owner's name.

For a standard residential property transaction in NSW, a licensed conveyancer can handle everything you need. Solicitors are typically required for more complex matters involving litigation or unusual legal complications. East-West Conveyancing is a licensed conveyancing firm — we handle residential purchases and sales every day.

We charge a fixed fee of $1,650 inc GST for the sale of a property and $1,870 inc GST for a purchase.

On a purchase, our fee is finalised on settlement. On a sale, we ask for an initial payment to cover the cost of ordering the documents and certificates required to prepare your contract.

We offer a fixed-fee service — the fee you pay us is inclusive of anything we'd need to outlay on your behalf.

Aside from our fee, there may be additional costs involved in buying or selling a property. These can include statutory fees and charges — such as NSW Land Registry and PEXA fees — along with other costs like stamp duty and bank fees.

Yes. We're licensed to act for clients anywhere in New South Wales. Most of our work is in the Campbelltown, Liverpool, and Camden areas, but we regularly assist clients across the state.

Before you sign the Contract for Sale. We can review the contract before you're legally committed — and that review can save you from problems down the track. It doesn't cost extra to get us involved early.

We don't charge a separate fee to review a contract — but we ask that clients be mindful when sending contracts through, so we can keep this as a complimentary service. Typically that means once you've had an offer accepted, you're actively negotiating, or the property is being sold at auction.

Turnaround depends on the size of the contract and our workload at the time. Generally, we get back to you the same day or shortly after.

In NSW, most residential property purchases come with a 5-business-day cooling-off period after exchange. During this time, you can withdraw from the purchase — but you will forfeit 0.25% of the purchase price as a penalty. Some situations, such as properties sold at auction, have no cooling-off period.

We order council and water rates certificates to calculate amounts payable on settlement and to ensure any arrears are cleared by the vendor. We can facilitate the ordering of pre-purchase inspections such as building & pest or strata records.

We can organise these reports on your behalf through service providers we work with regularly. They'll bill you directly for their charges.

From exchange to settlement, the standard period for a residential purchase in NSW is 42 days — though this can be negotiated to be shorter or longer. Once you're under contract, we'll give you a clear timeline.

Stamp duty (transfer duty) is a state government tax paid by the buyer when purchasing property in NSW. The amount depends on the purchase price and your circumstances. First home buyers may be eligible for an exemption or concession. We'll let you know what applies to you.

Stamp duty is a state government charge that arises once contracts are exchanged. It must be paid within 3 months of exchange — and no later than settlement.

As early as possible — ideally before your property is listed. In NSW, a property cannot legally be advertised for sale without a prepared Contract for Sale. We can have yours ready quickly so your listing isn't delayed.

We'll need your title details and any documents related to the property — such as council approvals for structures, pool safety certificates if applicable, and any easements or restrictions on the title. We'll give you a clear checklist when you engage us.

On settlement day, the buyer's funds are released to pay out your mortgage (if any) and the balance is paid to you. Title transfers to the buyer and the agent releases the deposit. We coordinate all of this so you don't have to.

Fast. It's the thing clients mention most when they leave us a review. We aim to respond to all enquiries quickly — and in most cases, within hours of hitting send.

Yes. You'll deal directly with our principal and team throughout — not a rotating roster of different staff who don't know your file.

Not necessarily. A lot of our clients complete their transaction entirely remotely — by phone, email, and electronic signing. If you'd prefer to come in and meet face to face, we're happy to arrange that too.