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Hunter Legal and Conveyancing was established in the region in 2005, operating as Phillip W Hill & Associates in Kurri Kurri, NSW.
In 2015 we evolved into Hunter Legal & Conveyancing and relocated our office to Maitland in 2017. We provide Legal & Conveyancing services to local residents and businesses throughout the region.
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.
CONVEYANCING Conveyancing services we offer gives you an exciting and stress-free time while Transacting in
WILLS & ESTATES Hunter Legal & Conveyancing has been providing Wills & Estate services to
Estate Planning Hunter Legal is a Hunter based licensed property Conveyancing and legal firm who
All of our work is fully guaranteed, insured, covered by warranty and carried out by licensed professionals. We provide prompt and reliable services to ensure peace of mind. Our reputation for exceptional customer service and follow-up support is second to none. For a second opinion, please browse our Google reviews.
Our geographical coverage is extensive; as north as the Upper Hunter, to the city of Newcastle, as south as Lake Macquarie and it’s western boundaries. For a full list of the regions our mobile team visits, please see the list below:
Hunter Legal & Conveyancing contribute to the region by supporting local community activities and charities such as local sporting teams, youth initiatives and Carrie’s Place, which is a women’s shelter located in Maitland. Our team are passionate about supporting the community we live, work and raise our families in.
During the initial consultation, you will be asked your preference of phone, text, email and availability times.
We will only contact you through nominated means.
You will be kept informed of every milestone throughout the Conveyancing process.
Clients are welcome to visit us at our Maitland office or we can travel to you. We also offer electronic/ online services.
You will be assigned a dedicated Conveyancer and assistant who you can meet face-to-face.
Our staff are supported by Solicitors (if required) and professional administration staff.
We are happy to quote you over the phone.
Our prices are set at fixed rates. This includes long term costs, as well as disbursement fees.
There will be no hidden costs on completion.
In the event you require long term, or complex services from us we will provide clear and upfront costs disclosure.
Our clients place a high level of trust in our services. We safeguard this trust by recruiting local qualified staff from Maitland, Newcastle & the Hunter. We invest in our staff by offering professional development, administrative support and flexible working agreements.
Due to our level of experience, HLC has performed services for small and large clients. From first home buyers to seasoned property developers. Despite our steady growth, there is no customer ‘too small to matter’.
Our clients place a high level of trust in our services. We safeguard this trust by recruiting local qualified staff from Maitland, Newcastle & the Hunter. We invest in our staff by offering professional development, administrative support and flexible working agreements.
Due to our level of experience, HLC has performed services for small and large clients. From first home buyers to seasoned property developers. Despite our steady growth, there is no customer ‘too small to matter’.
We have the professionalism, qualifications and expertise to deliver long-lasting results for our clients.
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.