Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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Conveyancing can be complex and highly detailed. We can ensure a “no hooks” settlement and also advise on the Occupation Right Agreement (ORA) you’ll be asked to sign for your new place. Units that allow capital gains are rare, and we can advise on those too.
These ORA agreements are usually locked, but we can highlight potential issues, or suggest questions you should ask – especially around fees, and transitioning through different layers of care in the same facility. -
Families change, as do the resources available to you. If you want your wishes respected, it’s critical you update your Will so that it’s clear and incontestable.
Equally, it’s important to set out an Enduring Power of Attorney (EPA) that stipulates who runs your affairs if you can’t, and to provide layers - so that if your first choice is unwilling or unable, another trusted person can step in and make decisions around your care and property if required.
If you don’t have an EPA, your nearest will have to apply to the court for one, and that’s an expensive, drawn-out process. -
Ensure the agreement does not cancel out “and/or nominee”.
You can nominate another individual or entity to purchase.
A supplementary document will need to be executed by the parties to effect the nomination. -
It’s best to include a due diligence condition as it covers most matters.
However, if you are not aware of the specific conditions you require, contact us to discuss your circumstances and we will briefly review the agreement before you sign it.
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We offer flexible pricing based on your matter and complexity. After an initial conversation, we’ll provide a transparent quote with no hidden costs.
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Collaborative, honest, and straightforward. We're here to guide the process, bring ideas to the table, and keep things moving.
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You should factor at least 10 - 15 working days (depending on your provider) for your application to be processed. Therefore it is important to get all documents submitted to your provider in a timely manner to avoid any last minute issues.
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Yes, it’s essential before you sign any document it is reviewed so that you be at peace of mind while ensuring it ticks off the relevant issues/risks you of concern to you.
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As your business and living arrangements have evolved, or you have perhaps entered into a second or third relationship, any trusts that you have created will also need to evolve.
We can advise on updating beneficiaries and trustees, creating a memorandum of guidance for your trustees, and how to create a watertight link between your trust(s) and your Will.