A Statement which the vendors’ representative may serve which may enable the deposit to be released to the vendor prior to settlement (if qualify pursuant to Section 27 of the Sale of Land Act).  The deposit can only be released to the vendor prior to settlement if:-

A – The amount secured by the vendors’ mortgage does not exceed 80% of the sale price
B – The loan is currently in order and there are no arrears
C – A satisfactory letter is provided by the vendors’ lender confirming details of the mortgage over the property (which includes Items a & b referred to above)
D – The Contract is not subject to any conditions, ie the vendor to attend to works, etc prior to settlement

Conveyancing now occurs electronically in an online platform called PEXA. Payment of your settlement proceeds will be made electronically through PEXA . In most cases, payment will be received in your bank account the same day, however, this will also depend on the banks involved, and in some cases can take a little longer. Funds will appear in your bank account as clear funds eliminating the need to wait for bank cheques to clear before you can access your money. This also eliminates the inconvenience of having a bank cheque and attending a bank to make the deposit.

Cheltenham Conveyancing will arrange preparation of a Statement of Adjustments approximately 7 – 10 days prior to settlement.

Local Council, Water rates, Land Tax and Owners Corporation fees (if applicable) will be adjusted as at the settlement date, or other date that the Contract of Sale may require adjustments to be carried out. The vendor will pay rates and taxes on the property until the settlement date (or other date required pursuant to the Contract), and the purchaser will pay from the settlement date (or other date required pursuant to the Contract) to the end of the respective rating period. Any outstanding rates and charges together with any arrears and interest, which the vendor may owe, will be deducted from the balance due to the vendor and will be paid following settlement.

Please note that any government charges applicable to the vendor, ie Discharge of Mortgage, etc will be deducted from the funds due to the vendor.

If you intend to purchase a property at auction you should be aware of the following:-

a. Any Building, Pest or other Inspections which you may wish to carry out should be completed prior to the auction date

b. If a loan is required to assist with the purchase please ensure you have received finance Pre-Approval from your Finance Broker/Banker

c. Ensure you have access to 10% deposit on the day of the auction, ie via electronic funds transfer, personal cheque or pre-drawn Bank Cheque payable to the Real Estate Agents’ Trust Account

d. There is no three (3) business day cooling off period when you purchase at auction, nor are you able to make the Contract conditional upon finance, etc

e. If you purchase three (3) business days either side of the auction date you are not entitled to three (3) business days cooling off, ie if the Auction is to take place on a Saturday and you submit an offer on the Wednesday prior to or after the auction this would apply