Hillwest Legal prepares contracts for sale for property vendors across the Hills District and Greater Western Sydney. When you're selling a property in NSW, the vendor's solicitor is responsible for drafting the contract including all required annexures, disclosures and special conditions. A properly prepared contract protects your interests, meets your legal obligations, and helps the transaction proceed without delays.
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How contract drafting works
- Initial instructions. You provide us with the property details and your instructions for the sale including your preferred settlement period, any inclusions or exclusions, and the details of your selling agent (if applicable).
- Title and planning searches. We order the title search, planning certificate (Section 10.7), drainage diagram, and any other certificates required for the contract annexures.
- Contract preparation. We draft the contract for sale using the standard NSW form, including all required annexures and any special conditions specific to your transaction.
- Review and sign-off. You review the draft contract. We explain every clause and special condition so you're comfortable with what it says. We make any amendments needed.
- Release to the buyer's solicitor. Once finalised, we release the contract to the buyer's solicitor (or the selling agent for distribution to prospective buyers).
When you might need contract drafting
Selling a residential property. Every residential sale in NSW requires a contract for sale prepared by the vendor's solicitor. This applies whether you're selling a house, unit, townhouse, or vacant land.
Selling at auction. If your property is going to auction, the contract must be ready well before auction day. Prospective buyers and their solicitors will request copies for review. A well-prepared contract reduces the chance of last-minute issues that could deter bidders.
Selling an investment property. Investment sales can involve additional considerations existing leases, tenant notice periods, and the treatment of rental bonds. We include the appropriate special conditions to cover these.
Selling a property as executor. If you're the executor of a deceased estate and need to sell the estate's property, the contract must be prepared with appropriate authority documentation. We coordinate with the probate process where needed.
Private sale between known parties. Selling to a family member, neighbour, or other known buyer still requires a formal contract. We prepare the contract to ensure both parties are properly protected.
What the contract for sale includes
A standard NSW contract for sale includes the contract itself (on the standard form), a title search, the Section 10.7 planning certificate, a drainage diagram, and any applicable strata documentation. Special conditions may cover settlement timing, deposit arrangements, inclusions or exclusions, and any conditions specific to the property or the sale method.
We ensure every required annexure is current, complete and compliant with the Conveyancing (Sale of Land) Regulation 2022 and the Electronic Conveyancing National Law.
Contract drafting fees
Contract drafting is typically included in our vendor conveyancing fee as a fixed-price package covering the contract preparation, all required searches, and the full sale conveyancing through to settlement. Disbursements (such as title search fees, planning certificates and drainage diagrams) are additional and quoted upfront.
Contract drafting in the Hills District
Whether you're selling an established home in Baulkham Hills, a new build in The Ponds, or a unit in Norwest, the contract needs to be right. Our Hills District office handles contract preparation for properties across the Hills District and Greater Western Sydney, with the local knowledge to anticipate issues specific to this area.
Frequently asked questions about contract drafting
Related services
- Sale conveyancing Full vendor conveyancing from contract to settlement.
- Property transfer Transferring property without a sale.
- Probate Selling property as part of a deceased estate.
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.