A licensed settlement agent for Red Hill

Red Hill is roughly 30 km north-east of our Myaree office, in the Perth Hills. Whether you have just had an offer accepted or you are about to put the house on the market, the conveyancing is what gets you from a signed contract to a registered change of ownership.

In Western Australia, conveyancing is carried out by licensed settlement agents, sometimes called conveyancers, or by lawyers. We are a licensed real estate settlement agent. We are not lawyers, so if something in your contract needs legal advice we will say so and suggest you speak to one.

We can often get out to Red Hill to sign documents with you, so call and we will see what works. Phone and email are always an option too.

The Red Hill property mix, from a conveyancer's desk

Red Hill is hills country, so think larger lots, rural-residential properties and the odd property spread across more than one title. None of that is a problem, it just means there is more to check.

  • Rates and water still get adjusted at settlement, just as they do anywhere else
  • Bigger blocks tend to have more on the title, such as easements, notifications or a caveat, and every one gets read
  • Sheds, tanks and outbuildings should be clearly covered in the contract
  • Lodgement with Landgate through electronic settlement
  • Regular updates so you are not left wondering where things are at

Also close to Red Hill: Jane Brook, Stratton, Baskerville, Middle Swan and Millendon.

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How the Red Hill paperwork comes together

Before your Red Hill purchase goes unconditional, check what the contract actually says. If you are borrowing, the finance clause on the offer and acceptance needs to be ticked. Consumer Protection also suggests buyers of established homes consider a timber pest inspection and a matching special condition.

We are not lawyers and we will not tell you what to put in your contract. If you are unsure what a condition means, get legal advice before you sign. Once it is signed, we take it from there.

What our Red Hill settlement agent service covers

Here is what we handle for Red Hill property owners and buyers:

  • Survivorship applications when a joint owner has passed away
  • Transfers under court orders following a separation
  • Title searches
  • 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

There is more on our Red Hill conveyancing page, plus general information for purchasers and for sellers.

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Questions Red Hill clients ask their settlement agent

Someone emailed new bank details for my settlement. What should I do?

Stop and call. Confirm the details using a phone number you already know, not one in the email. We never change our bank details by email.

Will I get a quote before I commit?

Yes. Settlement agents must give you a written costs disclosure before they are appointed. Request a quote and we will set it out for your Red Hill property.

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 Red Hill property.

Is Red Hill too far for a home visit?

Not necessarily. Visits out to Red Hill can often be arranged, so ring us to check dates. Phone and email work just as well if a visit does not suit.