Buying or selling property is likely the largest transaction you will ever make. We review every contract and condition in fine detail, so you understand exactly what you are signing and nothing is missed.
Acting for buyers and sellers across residential and commercial property, Michael brings an engineer's eye for detail to contracts, conditions and risk.
Much of that work is close to home. From the firm's Norwest office, Michael acts on purchases and sales across the Hills District — family homes in Castle Hill, Kellyville and Baulkham Hills, off-the-plan apartments in Bella Vista and Rouse Hill, and commercial premises throughout the surrounding suburbs. Knowing the local market, the local councils and the way contracts are commonly drafted here makes a practical difference when questions arise.
Every contract is reviewed line by line before you sign, and you deal with Michael directly at every stage — not a clerk or a call centre.
It starts with a free 15-minute phone call. Tell Michael about the property — buying, selling or somewhere in between — and he listens, asks the right questions and gives you an honest first read on the contract and your timing.
If we can assist, the next step is an initial consultation where Michael reviews your contract in detail and provides plain-English advice with a written costs agreement — so you know exactly what the conveyance involves and what it will cost.
From exchange to settlement day, Michael carries the matter personally — reviewing every condition, following up every search and keeping you informed until the keys change hands.
Either can complete a straightforward transfer, but a licensed conveyancer is limited to the conveyancing work itself. A solicitor can also advise on anything the transaction raises along the way — a dispute over conditions, a caveat on the title, leasing issues, or the family and estate matters that often sit behind a sale — without referring you elsewhere mid-transaction. Michael handles every conveyance personally, so nothing is handed off.
Most residential property contracts in NSW include a five-business-day cooling-off period, giving the buyer a short window to withdraw — though doing so usually means forfeiting a small percentage of the purchase price. There are exceptions: no cooling-off period applies when you buy at auction, and it can be waived or varied by certificate. We explain exactly where you stand before you sign.
Off-the-plan contracts deserve especially careful review. Look closely at the sunset date and what happens if the development runs late, how far the finished property can lawfully differ from the plans, how your deposit is held, and the disclosure documents attached to the contract. Michael's engineering background is a genuine advantage here — he reads the plans and specifications as carefully as the legal terms.
Before settlement we order and review searches over the property — the title and plan, any dealings such as easements or covenants, and certificates from council, water and other authorities covering zoning, rates and outstanding notices. Depending on the property, we may also recommend building, pest or strata reports. The aim is simple: no surprises after the keys change hands.
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