Conveyancer for Buying Property in NSW
Bateys Law Firm is a boutique conveyancing practice in Revesby, helping people buy property across South West Sydney and NSW. Every purchase is personally handled by Director Kelly Batey, whose primary focus is property conveyancing, so you know who is reviewing your contract, answering your questions and responsible for your matter from the first enquiry through to settlement.
Buying Property With Kelly Batey by Your Side
When you buy property through Bateys, Director Kelly Batey personally handles your matter from contract review through to settlement.
Kelly can identify terms or property issues that need your attention, explain what you are agreeing to and negotiate changes where appropriate before your purchase progresses.
What Does a Conveyancing Lawyer Do When You Buy Property?
Buying property involves more than signing a contract and arranging finance. Conveyancing is the legal process of transferring ownership of a property from the seller to you.
At Bateys, Kelly Batey can review the contract before you sign, explain clauses that may affect your purchase, arrange or review relevant searches, communicate with the seller’s representative and manage the legal requirements through to settlement.
For buyers in Revesby and South West Sydney, the issues that need attention can differ depending on the property. An older home, strata apartment and off-the-plan purchase can each involve different documents, searches and contract terms.
1. Contract Review
Kelly reviews the contract and explains anything that requires your attention.
2. Searches and Checks
Relevant property, title and strata information can be reviewed before you proceed.
3. Exchange and Preparation
Contract terms, deadlines and settlement requirements are managed as the purchase progresses.
4. Settlement
The legal transfer is completed and ownership passes to you.
Property Issues We Commonly Look For
- Older properties where building, title or planning issues may require further investigation
- Strata properties where the owners corporation records, levies and upcoming expenses should be understood
- Off-the-plan contracts containing sunset dates, variation clauses and longer settlement timeframes
- Special conditions that change the buyer’s usual rights or obligations
- Short contract deadlines that leave limited time for finance, inspections or legal review
A property purchase lawyer who keeps things clear
Kelly Batey explains what matters in plain English, not legalese, and guide you through each step so you always know what is happening and what comes next.
Types of Property Purchases We Can Help With
Every property purchase has different legal considerations. Kelly Batey assists buyers with a range of residential property transactions and can explain what needs attention before you commit.
Buying a House
Contract review, title issues, special conditions, settlement requirements and other matters that may affect a standard residential purchase.
Buying a Strata Property
Review of strata-related information, by-laws, levies and issues connected with the owners corporation.
Buying an Investment Property
Conveyancing for investors purchasing residential property, including review of the contract and matters that may affect the transaction.
Buying Off the Plan
Review of longer and more complex contracts, including sunset provisions, variation clauses and settlement arrangements.
Buying at Auction
Contract review before auction day, when the usual residential cooling-off period does not apply once you successfully bid.
Why Choose Bateys for Your Property Purchase?
At Bateys, your purchase is personally handled by Director Kelly Batey from your first enquiry through to settlement. You are not passed between different staff members, which means the person reviewing your contract also understands the questions, negotiations and issues that arise later in the transaction.
Kelly Batey is a Director of Bateys Law Firm in Revesby, with a primary focus on residential property conveyancing. She assists buyers and sellers across South West Sydney and personally manages property matters through the conveyancing process.
Buying Property Frequently Asked Questions
Should I have the contract reviewed before I sign?
Yes. Having the contract reviewed before signing gives you an opportunity to understand the terms, identify anything that requires further investigation and discuss changes before you become legally committed.
How long does conveyancing take when buying a property?
The timeframe depends on the contract and transaction. The settlement period is usually specified in the contract, and Kelly can explain the important dates and requirements applying to your purchase.
Do I get a cooling-off period when buying property in NSW?
A cooling-off period may apply to residential property bought by private treaty, but there are important exceptions, including auction purchases. Your individual contract should be reviewed before relying on a cooling-off period.
What happens if Kelly finds a problem in the contract?
Kelly can explain why the provision matters and, where appropriate, discuss requesting amendments or further information from the seller’s representative before you proceed.
What should I check when buying a strata property?
Depending on the property, this can include by-laws, levies, special levies, owners corporation records and planned expenditure. The appropriate investigations will depend on the particular strata scheme.
Can Bateys help if I am buying at auction?
Yes. Because auction purchases generally do not provide the same opportunity to reconsider the contract after a successful bid, it is particularly useful to have the contract reviewed beforehand.
Who will actually handle my conveyancing matter?
At Bateys, your property purchase is personally handled by Director Kelly Batey from your first enquiry through to settlement.