Introducing Flash Conveyancing and Commonly Asked Questions

Did we mention we are ‘Award Winning’?

We can proudly announce we were awarded the 2014 Colin Bruce Award for Outstanding initiative in establishing a new Conveyancing business and excellent customer service by the NSW Australian Institute of Conveyancers.

What is PEXA?

PEXA is essentially online conveyancing. It’s faster, safer, and, as a vendor, has your surplus funds in your bank account, as cleared funds, within 20 minutes to an hour of settlement. As a buyer, you’ll avoid unnecessary fees for bank cheques, and you’ll be registered as the new owner within 20 minutes to an hour of settlement. As a Certified PEXA office, we can make sure you get all the benefits of this leading technology, making the process even faster, smoother and safer for you.

How Can I Obtain a Certificate of Compliance?

Local councils and registered swimming pool inspectors (certifiers) can inspect swimming pool and spa pool barriers and issue a certificate of compliance if the barrier meets requirements.

Pool owners should contact their local council or a private certifier early, to allow time to organise an inspection before renting or selling a property. A certificate of compliance is valid for three years.

Do you have a Swimming Pool or Spa?

With over 300,000 backyard swimming pools in NSW, swimming pool safety is a vital issue that affects the whole community.

If you’re selling a property with either a swimming pool or spa you must have:
⦁ A valid swimming pool certificate of compliance, or
⦁ A relevant occupation certificate issued within the last 3 years, or
⦁ A valid certificate of non-compliance.

If these certificates are not attached to the Contract of Sale as required, the purchaser may be allowed to rescind the contract within 14 days of exchange, unless settlement has already occurred.

If a certificate of non-compliance is attached to the contract for sale, the vendor is transferring the obligation to obtain a certificate of compliance to the purchaser.
The purchaser will have 90 days from the date of settlement to rectify defects listed in the certificate of non-compliance and obtain a certificate of compliance.
This requirement does not apply to a lot in a strata scheme or in a community scheme if that strata or community scheme has more than two lots, or if the sales contract is for an off-the-plan property.

A swimming pool certificate of compliance is valid for 3 years from its date of issue. To check if a certificate of compliance has been issued, go to the NSW Government’s Swimming Pool Register.

If you have any questions or need any help, please do not hesitate to contact us.

First Home Buyers

If you’re a first home buyer there are still incentives available to help you get into the property market.

For the most up-to-date information check out the NSW Government First Home Buyers website. https://www.revenue.nsw.gov.au/grants-schemes/first-home-buyer/assistance-scheme

Need help making sense of it all? Reach out to us for a chat.

Authors

Julian McLaren

A licensed conveyancer with a MBA, Julian is a fast-paced, detail-oriented conveyancer dedicated to creating stress-free property transactions across New South Wales. He specializes in making the process seamless for clients whether they are buying, selling, or transferring property. An animal lover and gym enthusiast, Julian spends his free time riding motorcycles, fixing cars, watching anime, and playing video games.

Licensed Conveyancer MBA
Renee Newlan

With over 15 years in conveyancing and more than 13 years as a business owner, Renee passionately guides clients through buying and selling residential property in New South Wales at Flash Conveyancing. Before finding her true calling in property law, she built a diverse professional background working in banking and other major industries. Married to Julian and a mother of two, she balances her career with motorcycle riding, painting, favorite TV series, and a strong focus on health and fitness at the gym.

Licensed Conveyancer Founder & JP
Alberto Aldana

Holding a degree in philosophy and finishing a postgraduate degree in journalism, Alberto is recognized as one of Colombia’s top writers and editors, currently working with a publishing company to release his upcoming book on the history of rock music. A true polymath, he is also an accomplished multi-instrumentalist on guitar and drums with a relentless attention to detail in his craft. Outside of his professional life, Alberto is a self-proclaimed book addict who devours one to two books a week while maintaining a dedicated, daily routine at the gym.

Legal Editor

Disclaimer: All content shared by Flash Conveyancing is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial, or investment advice. Accessing this information does not create a conveyancer-client relationship. Property laws and economic conditions change rapidly; we recommend seeking professional legal advice tailored to your specific circumstances before making any property-related decisions.

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