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Why you should always use a settlement agent when buying or selling property A settlement agent prepares the legal documentation and completes the financial transaction between the seller and buyer
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Fast. Friendly. Affordable. We’re settlement agents and property conveyancers who are experts in property law. If you’re buying or selling in Perth, we will be there to make sure everything goes smoothly for you!
Carol’s reviews speak for themselves; all her clients have trusted her with their property settlement and have found her to be extremely helpful throughout the settlement process.
We are upfront with our fees & provide a thorough quote to all our clients, therefore you know what costs are due. Our fee is fixed, and our quotes include all government fees and charges.
Everyone wants their property to settle on time and here at Oceania Settlements we strive to make sure your property does.
It is important that all paperwork is completed correctly for settlement to go thru smoothly. This is one of the many things we pride ourselves on at Oceania Settlements.
What an exciting time, we are here for you, handling the numerous tasks to enable you to move in on time.
Ready for your next adventure, we will ensure your lender action your instructions to complete settlement by the due date.
Reached an agreement with your partner who is to keep the property, we will coordinate with your lender to have the property title updated.
If your joint tenant partner has passed away we will help you lodge an application to update the property title.
Should you wish to transfer whole or part of the property either as a gift or a sale, we will liaise with the Office of State Revenue to verify the Duty that must be paid.
We will liaise with your surveyor, lender to lodge an application for new titles at Landgate.
Get it right, before you sign we can review the contract to ensure you are protected with special conditions or we can prepare your contract on your behalf if you are buying privately.
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Oceania Settlements is a local property conveyancing business owned and operated by Carol Hinchcliffe, who is a fully licensed and qualified Independent Property Settlement Agent.
Meet Carol Hinchcliffe, the driving force behind Oceania Settlements.
To say Carol, has a wealth of experience is an understatement. Carol has over 20 plus years experience in settling all manner of properties throughout Perth and WA,
and takes great pride in her outstanding track record.
Carol lives by the motto ‘professional, reliable and accurate’ and takes great pride in her outstanding
track record of property settlement service in Perth. Has often exceeded her clients’ expectations throughout the years
Carol is passionate about customer service and helping people navigate the minefield that can be property settlement.
Her goal is to make all of her client’s property transaction smooth, stress free and on time
Carol will love to assist you with any of Oceania’s services.
Property conveyance is the process of legally transferring ownership of a legal title of real estate (property) from one person to another.
Oceania’s charges flat service fee for a seller and a buyer. A few questions will be asked so we have better understanding of your individual transaction. And provide a you with a better summary of statutory charges to be paid on your behalf.
Duty to Office of State Revenue and registration fee to Landgate are based on the purchase price… Depending on the suburb you buy in the enquiry fee to local shire varies from shire to shire… Buy a unit or apartment to confirm current strata levies an enquiry fee is paid to the Strata Company.
As licensed property settlement agent, Oceania ensures all conditions noted in a contract are followed up and met within the strict time frames. We liaise and co-ordinate settlement with all relevant parties involved in the transaction process. We facilitate shire and water rates adjustments between the parties and manage any arrears as required.
Oceania thoroughly manages settlement on behalf of their client to make sure the correct funds are handed over by the lender in exchange of the legal transfer of ownership.
Oceania will charge extra fee should there be a need to prepare additional documents
• Application by Survivor
• Application by Personal Representative
• Application change of name maiden to married
Yes! We have experience in providing conveyancing services for all types of property transactions, including commercial and investment properties.
If you are buying a property, you are liable to pay stamp duty.Who pays stamp duty and when? Oceania will collect the duty from your bank on the day of settlement and pay the Office of State Revenue.
This depends on the due dates under the contract you sign; but typically, settlement can occur within 21 days after finance has been approved or the contract is signed.
Depending on the amount you are paying for the property the seller should accept between $1000 to $5000, but this is negotiable. In today’s climate a lot more real estate agents are asking for deposits between $5000 to $10,000.
This deposit will be held by the Real Estate Agent until settlement, in a non interest earning trust account.
Your bank will need 21 days from finance approval to ready themselves for settlement. If the lender is based in the eastern states you may need up to 28 days.
The contract should state your full legal name as per your birth certificate or passport, including any middle names. You want to sign a contract while your partner is away? You can act as their agent, state in the contract. Example Toni Ann Smith and Toni Ann Smith as Agent for Jerry Smith.
Buying a property for Superannuation Trust or Family Trust, the contract should state the full names of the trustees as per the Trust Deed prepared by a solicitor. Example: John Mathew Dodds & Marie Dodds as trustees for the Dodds Family Trust
Why you should always use a settlement agent when buying or selling property A settlement agent prepares the legal documentation and completes the financial transaction between the seller and buyer
Rachel O’Shea – When buying our house, we found that Carol from Oceania Settlements made the whole process a lot smoother. The personalised service received from Carol was fantastic. Our
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Oceania Settlements is a local property conveyancing business owned and operated by Carol Hinchcliffe, who is a fully licensed and qualified Independent Property Settlement Agent.
Carol has over 18 years experience in settling the sale of all manner of properties through Perth and WA, and takes great pride in her outstanding track record of property settlement service throughout the years.
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