Yes — you should obtain advice before signing.

In South Australia, once a Contract is signed, your ability to raise issues or withdraw becomes limited.

Early review allows risks, conditions and timing to be properly assessed before you are committed.

The cooling-off period generally begins only once a compliant Form 1 has been properly served on the purchaser.

Until this occurs, the cooling-off period does not commence.

Incorrect service can impact timing and rights, therefore it is important this is handled properly.

A Form 1 is a vendor disclosure document required in South Australia.

It includes key information such as:

• Title details and encumbrances
• Zoning and statutory information
• Financial and local authority disclosures

It must be properly completed and served, as it directly impacts the purchaser’s cooling-off rights.

Yes, you should ask your sales agent if they will be preparing the Form 1 – Vendor’s Disclosure Statement (“Form 1”) together with obtaining relevant government searches, there are times the sales agent only prepares the Form 1, once they find a purchaser, however, this is not good practice, as the purchaser’s cooling-off period will only commence once they have been served with a Form 1. We note, you should also ensure your sales agent has organised the Form 1 three clear business days prior to Auction taking place, otherwise, they are in breach of legislation.

Settlement timeframes are agreed between the parties and set out in the Contract.

This will vary depending on the transaction.

We monitor all key dates and ensure the matter progresses toward settlement in accordance with the agreed terms.

Yes, however these transactions must be structured carefully. Important considerations include stamp duty based on market value, any existing loan or mortgage arrangements, and compliance requirements. Incorrect structuring can cause delays or unwanted consequences.

Property transfers arising from separation must reflect the agreed or ordered terms.

This may include:

• Court Consent Orders
• Binding Financial Agreements
• Private settlement arrangements

We ensure the transfer is properly documented, registered and compliant, including any applicable stamp duty concessions

Land division involves both planning approval and title registration.

This may include:

• Community titles
• Torrens title divisions
• Strata divisions

Each stage must be completed in the correct sequence, including approvals, plan preparation and registration with the Lands Titles Office.

Early coordination is important to avoid delays.

Following a Grant of Probate, the property must first be transmitted to the executor.

It may then:

• Be transferred to beneficiaries, or
• Be sold in accordance with the estate

Each step requires proper documentation and registration to ensure compliance.

Easements and encumbrances affect how land can be used and dealt with.

These must be correctly documented and registered on title.

Failure to properly address them can impact value, usability and future dealings.

Clear advice should be obtained before entering into any arrangement involving these interests.

We take complete carriage of the matter, including reviewing the contract, identifying risks, advising before you are locked in, negotiating amendments where needed, dealing with agents, brokers and lenders, monitoring critical dates and coordinating settlement through PEXA. The aim is to ensure nothing is missed, delayed or overlooked.

Yes. The document already positions the firm as acting in matters involving separation transfers, probate, family transactions, easements, encumbrances and land division, which are all matters requiring careful structure, documentation and registration.