Need a lawyer for a house purchase?
When buying or selling residential or commercial property, numerous legal complexities and steps are involved.
It is important to get expert legal advice from a lawyer experienced in house selling to ensure everything goes smoothly.
At Legal Matters our team of Napier property lawyers have assisted hundreds of Hawke’s Bay clients seamlessly navigate the residential or commercial property buying or selling process.
Whether you are buying your first home or an investment property, building a new home, or selling to downsize, we can guide you through every stage from before you sign the sale & purchase agreement to getting the keys on settlement day.
As your property solicitor we take great care to make this process stress free, all at a competitive price.
PROPERTY LAWYER SERVICES WE CAN HELP WITH
Residential and Commercial Conveyancing
- KiwiSaver Withdrawals and First Home Buyer Grants
- Sale and Purchase Conveyancing
- Property Estate Law
- Residential Property Law
- Loans, Mortgages, and Refinancing
- Land Title Searches
- Subdivisions
- Freeholding
- Caveats, Easements, and Covenants
- General Residential Property Advice
WHAT’S INVOLVED IN CONVEYANCING?
(SALE AND PURCHASE OF YOUR PROPERTY)
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SALE AND PURCHASE AGREEMENT
Whether you are the buyer or the seller we review the agreement, explain key risks, check the right conditions for your circumstances are included and make sure the deal is documented correctly.
RECORD OF TITLE
As your home lawyer we do a title search and advise you on any information which affects you as the buyer, including easements, covenants, consent notices and other matters.
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LIM REPORT AND COUNCIL FILES
If there is a LIM condition (and even sometimes when there is not) we help you understand a LIM, and if required review building permits, code compliance, utilities supply, and other issues.
CONDITIONS
We ensure any conditions around finance, a building report, LIM, and other matters are legally documented, and assist with negotiations if issues arise for you as seller or buyer.
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KIWISAVER
If you are a first home buyer and need to access KiwiSaver funds and Homestart Grants we can help you do this.
TRANSFER AND MORTGAGE DOCUMENTS
We liaise with your bank and talk you through the transfer of ownership, and any mortgage and loan documents that you need to sign in a language you can understand.
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SETTLEMENT DAY
We securely manage the transfer of funds ensuring all is in order for the handover of keys.
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"Thank you for the help you have contributed to making this process as painless as possible and we are forever appreciative of that."
Jade Chaffey
"We have always experienced very good advice and service and have appreciated it immensely, so always happy to recommend to others."
Robyn Broughton
"Thank you so much for your assistance. When we decide to purchase in NZ, we will continue to use your company. You all have been amazing, knowledgeable, extremely quick and effective, and very patient."
The Lloyd Family
"Huge thank you to Tara and the Legal Matters team who have been invaluable to my family's legal and property needs in Napier. Professional knowledge, timely, friendly and sympathetic to our situation. You'll be in good at hands at Legal Matters."
David Jaffe
CONVEYANCING FAQs
What is conveyancing?
Conveyancing is the legal process of transferring property ownership from one person to another.
When do I need to involve a lawyer when buying & selling a house?
Once the house or property sale offer has been accepted, although we do recommend giving us a quick call before this to make sure that you’ve got everything lined up.
This is why we’re happy to talk with you by email or a free 15 minute phone call to get you started.
How does the house sale & purchase process work?
Whether you're buying or selling, the process follows a general path of preparing the offer, negotiating, agreeing on the offer, and carrying out the settlement.
How do I do my due diligence?
As your solicitor for purchasing property we will guide you through due diligence, checking for any potential risks.
What happens if new information comes to light?
As the house sale offer or due diligence process progresses, new info might come to light that could affect the property sale. In these cases it might require a renegotiation of the offer, or extended settlement date for example.
As your property lawyer we will assist you with navigating this with ease.
What should I include in my official offer for the house purchase?
Make sure the Real Estate Agent includes:
- Price and deposit
- Conditions
- Settlement Date
- Title Search and other checks
- Chattels
What are your rates for sale and purchase conveyancing?
Rates for our legal can differ slightly depending on the work required, so do get in touch. We will provide you with an estimate of our fees and terms in our letter of engagement so that you are informed and confident in the process before we start work.
At Legal Matters, we will go over everything with you, making sure there are no hidden surprises or complications.
I’m thinking of refinancing my mortgage. What should I do?
Refinancing your mortgage involves replacing your current mortgage with a new one, usually with a different bank and on different loan terms.
Learn more about the legal process and our fixed fee for a simple refinance here.
