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Hunter Legal and Conveyancing have faithfully serviced the Cessnock area for over 30 years, this experience has established HLC as a trusted legal firm in the region.
Our team live locally and have a wealth of experience with Property Law. Our mobile Conveyancers visit clients in the comfort of their residence.
The progressive nature of Cessnock and its people is evidenced by the fact that Cessnock is the region’s hub for services and shopping and has vast dining and accommodation options being only 6klm from the vineyards. It is known as the gateway to the Vineyards and the locals show great pride in their community.
Our dedicated, expert team have extensive experience in Cessnock, with Hunter Legal and Conveyancing recognised as one of the leading law firms in the Hunter Valley.
We appreciate that buying and selling can be stressful, which is why we team you with your own dedicated Conveyancer to make your property transaction as seamless and stress-free as possible. Your confidence in us is what makes our business a success.
Save your time and have our expert Conveyancers travel to you, so you can spend your time on what is important to you.
We are prompt to respond to enquiries and pride ourselves on our communication.
Our experienced mobile team will walk beside you every step of the way.
As locals of the Hunter, we succeed when we serve the community to a high standard.
We are available seven days a week for your convenience.
You will have your own dedicated Conveyancer who will be your point of contact.
Your Conveyancer will handle your property matter from beginning to end, providing you expert advice, clarity, hands-on support and security.
We work around you, around your preferred contact method (phone, email, txt) seven days per week.
Our Conveyancing is based on fixed-fee pricing.
We pride ourselves on no hidden costs at the end.
With over 30 years’ experience, our highly skilled team has been servicing the Cessnock area for decades.
Our clients have the benefit of a expert Conveyancing team backed by our Legal team if needed. Your matter will be handled by qualified professionals at all times.
Our satisfied, life-long clients are a testament to our identification as one of the region’s leading Legal & Conveyancing Firms.
Please view our Google reviews to hear what our clients have to say about us.
Whether you are a first home buyer, a seasoned property investor or somewhere in between, our Conveyancing team will handle dealings with all stakeholders.
We help our clients organise and understand all aspects of their Conveyancing matter from securing a property, building and pest inspections, council planning certificates, survey reports, zoning and development applications, finance, and deposit bonds.
Our team has a well-established and proven track record for ensuring the settlement is as seamless as possible.
Buying or selling properties is a massive undertaking, we are here to support you before, during and after the process.
We are proud of the long-term relationships we build with our clients and we achieve this through professionalism and consistency.
After settlement, we continue to stand by your side by offering our dedicated customer service and extensive support.
Remember, day or night, rain, hail or shine, you can call us seven days a week.
Please contact us with any enquiries you may have.
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.