
Why You Need A Perth Settlement Agent
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. With extensive knowledge, proven track record, offer smooth and efficient property settlements across Western Australian . 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.
When you are buying or selling a property privately, we can prepare a Contract For Sale of Land by Offer and Acceptance on your behalf.
We can review your contract before you commit, suggest additional special
conditions you may be entitled to include in your contract, that may be relevant
to your requirements you may wish to include in your contract.
Please note: Where required you will be advised to seek independent legal advice
from a Legal Practitioner to ensure your best interests are fully protected if the need arises.

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EXCELLENT Based on 161 reviews Posted on Google JancewithmeTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Our experience with Oceania Settlements was exceptional from start to finish. We were guided through the entire process with professionalism and clear communication. The settlement was completed smoothly and on time, with no surprises. We particularly appreciated Carol’s expertise and patience. Would absolutely recommend Oceania Settlements to anyone looking for a stress-free settlement experience.Posted on Google colin barrTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Carol was exceptional and made the settlement process incredibly smooth. She went above and beyond, even delivering urgent documents to my home for signing. Her responsiveness to emails and calls was outstanding. I highly recommend her!Posted on Google Adam CarabettaTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Carol is a great settlement agent. Very professional, proactive, and jumps on the process.Posted on Google Renee PozziTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Really happy with Carol’s services for a complex settlement involving a court order, two properties and three parties. She was attentive, professional and got everything completed on settlement day. Thank you again Carol.Posted on Google Keshin LuTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Carol is professional and she took care of us when we bought our property. 💫💥Posted on Google M & T ChuaTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We have used Carol on 4 property transactions so far and have been always happy and pleased with the level of personalized service and attention she puts towards each dealing. She is responsive and gets back to you promptly. She is attentive and most of all she gets things done well. Highly recommend!Posted on Google ashesh hingoraniTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent work by Oceania Settlements, Carol was really helpful with the progress and finalisation of the settlement of the property. Highly recommended.Posted on Google cass wTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We've used Carol twice now and both times have been excellent. Her attention to detail, knowledge and professionalism is exactly what you want out of a conveyancer.
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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