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Hunter Legal & Conveyancing is a Family Law Firm located in the Hunter Valley and servicing Maitland Newcastle and Lake Macquarie. We are locally owned and many of our staff are Novocastrians.
Lake Macquarie is the southernmost region in the Hunter Valley our mobile Conveyancers
service.
There have been major upgrades to roads (such as the Charlestown bypass) and train platforms which have improved the interconnectivity between Lake Macquarie to hospitals, the University, town and the remainder of the Hunter, which makes it more appealing to investors and home buyers.
These attributes make the area extremely accessible and popular. Many first home buyers have been priced out of Newcastle City, however, Lake Macquarie offers an excellent alternative with short commutes to the city and the Central Coast. The area is an excellent choice for buying property and investment.
Our Conveyancers are mobile throughout the Hunter Valley. If you’re in the process of buying or selling, we offer mobile and after-hours services 7 days a week.
Our Law services are available in person at our office at 5 Church St, Maitland 2320.
We strive to form long term, positive relationships with our clientele and stakeholders. We pride ourselves on becoming a real long term, stable and trusted assets for the people we partner with.
Our team maintains both accreditation and compliance with PEXA, the AIC and the NSW Law Society and the Legal Profession Admission Board. Our processes align with NSW Government requirements.
Our staff perform their services in a professional, honest and respectful manner. This approach has helped us grow our team and provide us with a greater opportunity to serve the Hunter Valley.
Stamp Duty – Foreign Purchaser:
The current foreign purchaser duty rate is 8 per cent.
Stamp Duty – First Home Buyers Assistance:
The First Home New Home scheme will be replaced by the First Home Buyers Assistance scheme. First home buyers will not have to pay duty for both new and existing homes for properties up to $650,000. The duty will be reduced for amounts between $650,000 and $800,000.
Eligible purchasers buying a vacant block of residential land to build their home on will pay no duty on vacant land valued up to $350,000, and will receive concessions on duty for vacant land valued between $350,000 and $450,000.
To calculate the First Home Buyers Assistance concession on a home between $650,000 and $800,000, multiply the purchase price by 21% and subtract $136,510. To calculate concession on land between $350,000 and $450,000, multiply the purchase price by 0.1574 and subtract $55,090.
First Home Owner Grant (New Homes)
a) First home owners can access a $10,000 grant for:
b) The purchase price of the new home must be no more than $600,000.
c) If buying land to build a new home, the total price – including the land and home – must be no more than $750,000.
Mortgage Registration Fee from 1 July 2019: $143.50
Land Transfer Fee: $143.50.
At Hunter Legal and Conveyancing, we’re real people who talk plain language. Our solicitors and conveyancers listen, are compassionate and help you to take it one step at a time. We pride ourselves on our communication and friendly and personable staff who are here to meet all your legal needs.