Purchaser

The buying and selling process from the purchaser’s viewpoint involves several stages:

• Successfully negotiating the price and conditions to a point where both the vendor and buyer are prepared to sign and exchange contracts.
• Checking that the agreed price and conditions negotiated are included in the contracts before signing.
• Deciding whether or not to retain a solicitor to offer advice about the contract.
• Paying a deposit.
• Exchanging contracts.
• Receiving and checking all documentation that the vendor is required to provide prior to commencement of the cooling-off period.
• On completion of the cooling-off period, paying the remaining balance of the
• Engaging a conveyancer.
• Ensuring all financial institution documentation is signed well ahead of settlement if finance is required.