Settlement agents in Bickley, explained simply
If your property is in Bickley, roughly 25 km east of our Myaree office, you are in the Perth Hills, which is an area we cover. Conveyancing is the part of the sale nobody sees, and it is the part that decides whether settlement day goes smoothly.
Settlement agents in Western Australia have to be licensed, and they work under a code of conduct set by the state. That is us. It also means we are upfront about our limits: we are not lawyers, and we will say when a question should go to one.
At this distance a home visit can often still be arranged. Give us a call to check, or handle most of it by phone and email.
What we see in Bickley settlements
Out in Bickley you are more likely to be dealing with bigger blocks, bush settings and homes with sheds, tanks and outbuildings than a standard suburban lot. Bigger land usually means more on the title, so we read it closely.
- Some properties sit across more than one lot or title, which means more documents to line up
- It pays to have building inspections and insurance quotes sorted before your finance goes unconditional
- Rates and water still get adjusted at settlement, just as they do anywhere else
- Regular updates so you are not left wondering where things are at
- Bank details confirmed by phone, never changed on the strength of an email
Looking at property just outside Bickley? Try Walliston settlement agent, Carmel, Hacketts Gully, Kalamunda and Reservoir.
What to expect along the way in Bickley
Most delays on a Bickley settlement come from the same few places: bank documents signed late, strata information arriving slowly, or a special condition nobody followed up. We chase all three from day one.
The contract sets the settlement date and there can be penalties for missing it, so if anything changes on your side, tell us early and we will work out the options.
Settlements we handle for Bickley property
Most of our Bickley work is straightforward home sales and purchases, but not all of it:
- Lodgement of documents with Landgate
- Green title and strata title subdivision settlements
- Transfer duty arranged through State Revenue Online as part of the settlement
- Settlements for houses, duplexes, townhouses and villa strata, for buyers and sellers
- Vacant land settlements
- Strata settlements, including strata information and levy adjustments
- Private sales, where there is no real estate agent involved
Prefer to read it from the conveyancing side? See our Bickley conveyancing page, or our guides for purchasers and for sellers.
Bickley settlement agent questions
Is conveyancing the same as settlement in WA?
Pretty much. In WA the work is usually called settlement and is done by licensed settlement agents, who are also known as conveyancers, or by lawyers. We are a licensed settlement agent handling Bickley property.
Do I have to attend settlement?
No. Transfers and mortgages in WA generally have to be lodged electronically, so settlement is completed online and you do not need to attend. We let you know once your Bickley settlement has gone through.
Is there a cooling-off period when I buy in Bickley?
Generally, no. Once a WA property contract is signed there is no cooling-off period unless one has been added as a special condition, so be sure before you sign.
Is Bickley too far for a home visit?
Not necessarily. Visits out to Bickley can often be arranged, so ring us to check dates. Phone and email work just as well if a visit does not suit.