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Hunter Legal & Conveyancing is a Family Law Firm located in the Hunter Valley. Maitland Newcastle and Lake Macquarie NSW is the southernmost region we service. We are locally owned and many of our staff are Novocastrians.
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.
It is important to maintain awareness of Lake Macquarie City Council, namely the documents referred to as an Operational Plan. These documents are publicly accessible from council and provide an overview of the development, environment, community, rates, funding, economy and planning for the region.
Hunter Legal & Conveyancing has serviced the area for over thirty years. We strive to form
meaningful relationships with all our Lake Macquarie clients. We appreciate the opportunity to provide professional law services to the region.
We offer a mobile, after-hours conveyancing service where we visit clients in the comfort of their
own home. Please phone us to schedule a face to face meeting.
In the event you would prefer to visit us, our office is located at 5 Church Street, Maitland 2320
Our Conveyancers are mobile across the eastern and western sides of Lake Macquarie.
The following is a comprehensive list of the suburbs we service.
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TRANSFERRING PROPERTY Transferring property in NSW, is the legal process
COMMERCIAL RETAIL LEASES A Commercial retail leases is formalised by
REFINANCING PROPERTY The Conveyancing team at Hunter Legal & Conveyancing
RETIREMENT VILLAGES Purchasing a property in retirement villages is a
BUYING AND SELLING BUSINESSES Hunter Legal & Conveyancing possess a
Clients that engage HLC are receiving the benefit of both a strong Conveyancing Team backed by a strong Legal Team. We believe that every client is entitled to the expectation their matter is the most important matter.
Your service includes
Our team will guide you from the time you are first researching the property market, to settlement and beyond.
Once your Conveyancing service is completed, we will send you an itemised list of the work completed, compiled documentation and provide ongoing support.
HLC is a well-established business and our senior Conveyancers have over 25 years experience in the industry. We have completed thousands of jobs near Lake Macquarie – and we can help you.
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There are hundreds of Conveyancers to choose from, so why should you work with us?
Personalised service. We directly visit our clients and they have the opportunity to talk with us face to face. Buying or selling a property is extremely demanding, and having the added trust of a local Conveyancer brings peace of mind.
Our staff undergo regular, ongoing professional development in the Conveyancing sector to ensure we are up to date with current legislation. This approach allows our Conveyancers to have the best skills to help our clients achieve a successful, premeditated settlement.
Please phone us on 1300 224 828. Our phone lines are open 7 days per week.
We will ask questions to ensure our Conveyancers are capable of assisting you with your property task.
We will ask basic questions around your due dates, prospective address, what you need help
with, etc
After gathering this information, we will provide you with a verbal fixed quote. This is an all – encompassing quote and there are no hidden fees.
At no point will we pressure you. We would much prefer you engage us based on our reputation and professionalism on your own terms.
We encourage clients to ask us as many questions as they would like, we want you to be comfortable partnering with us, feel free to ask us:
How long have you provided Conveyancing in Lake Macquarie?
Do you have any reviews or testimonials from locals?
Who will be my point of contact?
What will you be doing in terms of Contract reviews?
How will I be kept up to date?
My property situation is unique, what do we do?
These are common questions and we encourage readers to take note of our Articles. Especially our first article Beginner’s Guide to Conveyancing.
Hunter Legal & Conveyancing will perform all necessary third-party communication and compile this information for you.
After settlement, all documentation will be provided to you for future reference.
Hunter Legal staff pride ourselves on educating our clients. There are many variables to
consider, however, in general, we advise the following steps to set yourself up for success:
Put simply, being organised and partnering with a professional firm is your best course of action.
Yes. We are a member of the AIC NSW.
Yes. When you make a booking, our team will contact you to work out a mutually beneficial time. Some clients are not available during normal business hours, so we are flexible with our agreements and visit people outside normal hours when required.
Clients should be shopping around for Legal services to ensure the prospective firm can meet their individual needs.
The rates are chosen by the Conveyancer, they are not regulated by any official body.
Our prices are not necessarily the cheapest, however, we offer an exceptionally high level of
service with no hidden fees.
The most efficient course of action would be to contact Hunter Legal & Conveyancing current Managing Director, Susanne Mosely on 1300 224 828.
Additionally, if you do not feel comfortable liaising with Hunter Legal, please forward your complaint to https://www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au/ who have numerous resources relating to the industry which can be found by using their search function.
As we are locally owned and operated we really value the opportunity to offer professional services which create a positive effect on the local community.
We pride ourselves on maintaining the level of service for the clients we partner with. We are a long term, stable and trusted Legal firm to partner with.
Please browse our website to see if we’re a suitable Law firm for you. Alternatively, feel free to call our office on 1300 224 828 or use our contact page.
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.