Property & Conveyancing

It is generally advisable to seek legal advice before signing any property-related document, including an offer to purchase or booking form. Once signed, you may be committed to important terms such as purchase price, deposit, timeline, vacant possession and special conditions. A lawyer can help you understand what you are agreeing to before any commitment is made.

You may first send the property address, title or previous SPA if available, booking form or offer to purchase, IC or company details, loan status, and a short explanation of whether you are buying, selling or transferring the property. If you are unsure, send us what you have and we will guide you on what else is needed.

A transfer usually applies when individual or strata title has been issued and the property can be registered at the land office. An assignment is commonly used when individual or strata title has not yet been issued, and the seller assigns their interest in the property to the buyer. The correct document depends on the property status and supporting documents.

If individual or strata title has not been issued, the transaction may involve a deed of assignment instead of a normal land office transfer. Developer confirmation, master title status, bank requirements and previous documents may need to be reviewed. The process and timeline may differ from titled property transactions.

It depends on the property title, restriction in interest, property type, state authority requirements, developer requirements and the parties involved. Some transfers require state authority consent, developer consent, low-cost consent or foreigner consent. We will check the relevant documents and advise accordingly.

If the property is still charged to a bank, the existing loan usually needs to be redeemed and the charge discharged as part of the transaction. This may involve coordination with the seller's bank, buyer's financier and the relevant lawyers. The exact process depends on the loan status and transaction structure.

The timeline depends on the type of property, title status, loan approval, consent requirement, bank discharge, and the parties involved. A straightforward titled property transaction may take a few months, while matters involving consent, assignment, developer confirmation or financing issues may take longer. We will give a clearer timeline after reviewing the documents.

Loan delay or completion delay should be addressed carefully because it may affect the parties' rights and obligations under the SPA. The next step depends on the agreement terms, reason for delay, whether extension is allowed and whether late payment interest applies. It is best to seek advice early before the deadline is missed.

A tenanted property can generally be sold, but the tenancy status must be clearly handled. The parties should confirm whether the buyer will take over the tenancy or whether vacant possession is required. The sale and purchase agreement should deal with the tenancy clearly to avoid misunderstanding later.

Yes, we can assist with family property transfers, including transfers between spouses, parents and children, siblings or other family members where suitable. Important points include relationship, consent requirement, loan status, stamp duty, tax considerations and whether the transfer is part of a wider family or estate arrangement.

Yes, we may act for either the buyer or the seller, subject to conflict checks and professional conduct requirements. As a general rule, the same law firm should not act for both parties in the same transaction where their interests may conflict. We will confirm this after understanding the transaction.

Besides legal fees, a property transaction may involve stamp duty, registration fees, search fees, consent application fees, bank-related charges, valuation fees, quit rent, assessment, IWK or other apportionments depending on the matter. We will explain the likely cost items based on your transaction.

Yes. You do not need to have signed anything before making an enquiry. If you are still viewing property or comparing options, early legal input may help you understand matters such as title status, whether consent may be required, how booking fee or earnest deposit arrangements typically work, and how the SPA signing and completion process generally proceeds. Specific advice will still depend on the actual property and transaction documents.

Yes. Before accepting an offer, you may wish to confirm matters such as your property documents and title status, whether there is an existing bank loan, tenancy arrangements, whether consent may be required, expected vacant possession timing, and how price and deposit should be handled. Clarifying these points early may make it easier to set out clear terms when an offer or SPA is prepared later.

Before signing a booking form or paying a booking fee, it is advisable to understand the nature of the payment, whether it is refundable and in what circumstances, how loan non-approval is handled, the timeline for signing the SPA, the agreed purchase price, vacant possession arrangement and any other special conditions. How these terms are worded in the document may affect both parties' rights and the subsequent transaction.

Yes. You may provide the draft offer, booking form, property details, agreed price and deposit arrangement, loan conditions and expected completion timeline. A lawyer can help you understand the key terms and any points that may need to be clarified before you sign or make payment.

Not necessarily. However, the scope for adjustment will depend on what has already been signed, the deposit arrangement, the parties' commitments and how far the transaction has progressed. If you have already signed, it is advisable to have a lawyer review the documents as soon as possible to understand the current terms and what to be aware of going forward.

Yes, depending on what the parties have agreed. Common examples include subject to loan approval, confirmed vacant possession by a certain date, existing tenancy arrangement, repair obligations, furniture and fittings, and completion timeline. Any special condition should be worded clearly in the document to avoid different interpretations later.

Usually no. If the property is still registered under the deceased person's name, the estate generally needs to go through the appropriate application — such as Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration — and the relevant property transmission or transfer steps. The specific process depends on whether there is a will, the property documents and the family members involved.