Hillwest Legal provides conveyancing services for property buyers, sellers and transferors across the Hills District and Greater Western Sydney. Whether you're purchasing your first home in Kellyville, selling an investment property in Castle Hill, or transferring ownership between family members, our team handles every legal step from contract to settlement.
Enquire Online Now →
We generally respond within 2 business hours.
Our conveyancing services
Contract review
Before you sign anything, have the contract reviewed by a qualified lawyer. We examine the terms, conditions, special conditions, zoning certificates, planning restrictions and any red flags and explain what they mean for you in plain English. Essential for every buyer, particularly those purchasing at auction where cooling-off rights may not apply.
Contract drafting
Selling a property? The vendor's solicitor prepares the contract for sale. We draft contracts that are complete, compliant with NSW legislation and protect your interests throughout the transaction including the proper annexures, disclosures and special conditions your sale requires.
Purchase conveyancing
Our purchase conveyancing service covers everything from the initial contract review through to key collection on settlement day. We coordinate with your lender, conduct the necessary searches, handle the exchange process, and ensure your interests are protected from start to finish.
Sale conveyancing
When you're selling, we prepare the contract, manage the exchange and settlement process, liaise with the buyer's solicitor, and ensure the proceeds reach you on time. We handle the administrative burden so you can focus on your next move.
Property transfer
Not every property change involves a sale. We handle transfers between family members, transfers into or out of trusts, adding or removing a name from a title, and transfers following separation or inheritance. Each transfer type has its own requirements we'll guide you through the right process.
Why choose Hillwest Legal for conveyancing
Local expertise. We know the Hills District property market from new builds in Marsden Park and Schofields to established homes in Cherrybrook and Castle Hill. Our local knowledge helps us anticipate issues specific to properties in this area.
Fixed-fee conveyancing. Most of our conveyancing work is quoted on a fixed-fee basis. You'll know what you're paying before we start no bill shock at settlement.
Responsive communication. Property transactions move quickly. When you have a question, we aim to respond within 2 business hours so deadlines aren't missed.
End-to-end service. From the first contract review to the final settlement, you deal with our team directly. We don't outsource your matter or pass you between departments.
How conveyancing works in NSW
- Contract preparation or review The vendor's solicitor prepares the contract for sale. The buyer's solicitor reviews it before exchange.
- Exchange of contracts Both parties sign and exchange contracts. The buyer pays the deposit (usually 10%, though 0.25% is common at auction). The cooling-off period applies to private treaty sales but not auctions.
- Pre-settlement searches and checks We conduct title searches, council and water rate checks, and verify that the property's details match what was disclosed.
- Finance and lender coordination We liaise with your bank or broker to ensure mortgage documents are in order and funds are available for settlement.
- Settlement Ownership officially transfers. We handle the electronic settlement process through PEXA, ensuring funds are distributed and title is registered in the new owner's name.
- Post-settlement We confirm the transfer has been registered and provide you with copies of all final documents.
Common conveyancing situations
Buying your first home. First-home buyers often qualify for stamp duty concessions or exemptions in NSW. We'll advise you on eligibility, ensure your contract is sound, and guide you through a process that can feel unfamiliar the first time.
Purchasing at auction. When you buy at auction, exchange happens on the day and there is no cooling-off period. Having your contract reviewed before auction day is essential once the hammer falls, you're committed.
Selling and buying at the same time. Coordinating two settlements requires careful timing. We help align your sale and purchase so you're not left without a roof or funding two properties at once.
Transferring property after separation. If you've reached an agreement with your former partner about who keeps the property, the legal transfer still needs to be handled correctly. We work alongside your family lawyer or handle both sides if you need us to.
Inherited property. After probate is granted, the executor may need to transfer or sell the deceased estate's property. We handle the conveyancing side of deceased estate transactions.
Serving the Hills District and Greater Sydney
Our Hills District office is centrally located for clients across the Hills District and North-West Sydney. We regularly handle conveyancing for properties in Castle Hill, Baulkham Hills, Kellyville, Rouse Hill, Norwest, The Ponds, Stanhope Gardens, Cherrybrook, Winston Hills, Marsden Park, Schofields and Riverstone as well as Blacktown, Parramatta, Penrith, Liverpool, Hornsby, Epping and Carlingford.
Frequently asked questions about conveyancing
Related services
- Will and power of attorney Buying property? It's a good time to get your will in order.
- Property consent orders Formalising a property split after separation.
- Binding financial agreements Protecting property interests before or during a relationship.
The information on this page is general in nature and does not constitute legal advice. For advice specific to your circumstances, please contact us directly.