Western Australia
Wainwright Legal assists buyers, sellers and investors with conveyancing transactions across Western Australia. Whether our clients are purchasing or selling in Perth, surrounding suburbs, regional towns or anywhere across the state, our team provides clear guidance and dependable legal support from start to finish. We take the time to understand your goals, anticipate the practical steps ahead, and ensure every stage of your matter is handled with care and precision.
Our team offers responsive, practical advice throughout the entire process, ensuring your property transaction is managed with accuracy, attention to detail and the level of professional insight every matter deserves. From reviewing the contract, to coordinating searches, finance conditions and communication with agents and lenders, we focus on delivering a smooth and efficient experience while protecting your interests at every turn.
We keep you informed and confident at every stage, answering questions as they arise and guiding you through the process with clarity and steady communication. Our clients always feel informed about each step, with clear updates and explanations on how their transaction is progressing. With Wainwright Legal, your Western Australian property matter receives consistent attention and thoughtful guidance, making your experience feel calm, organised and well supported.
Buying in WA
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If you have a property you wish to make an offer on, kindly contact our office and we will guide you through the next steps. Once we receive the contract, our team completes a thorough review and provides written advice within 1 business day, including any recommended amendments to request from the vendor before you proceed to exchange.
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We explain how finance and building and pest conditions operate in Western Australia, including the need to agree on the relevant timeframes before the contract is entered into. If the building and pest report identifies major defects or pests, the vendor must rectify these issues or the purchaser may terminate the contract within three business days of the report being served on the vendor.
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When purchasing property in Western Australia, transfer duty, formerly known as stamp duty, will generally be payable on the transaction. The amount of duty payable is calculated according to the dutiable value of the property and the applicable rate or concession.
You can estimate the transfer duty payable using the official RevenueWA Transfer Duty Calculator:
https://www.wa.gov.au/service/financial-management/taxation-and-duty/calculate-your-transfer-duty
This calculator provides an estimate of the transfer duty that may apply to your transaction. The final amount payable may vary depending on your circumstances and eligibility for any applicable concessional rate or exemption.
We walk you through when stamp duty is due, how to prepare for payment, and whether any concessions may apply to your purchase.
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Following exchange of contracts, we manage your matter through to settlement by liaising with your lender, reviewing settlement figures, coordinating with the vendor’s solicitor and keeping communication flowing so everything progresses smoothly to completion.
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If settlement does not occur on the due date, there is a three day grace period during which the vendor cannot charge penalty interest. After this period, the vendor may issue a notice requiring settlement within ten business days. Interest for any delay is payable at the contractual rate of 9 percent from the original settlement date.
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When purchasing property in WA, the following approximate third-party fees will apply:
Title Search: $32.60
Land Tax Clearance Certificate: $50.35
PEXA fee: $146.30
Council Rates Search: $150.00
Water Charges Search: $32.11
Section 110 Strata Certificate: $280.00
Electronic Advice of Sale (EAS): $25.00
Mandatory Verification of Identity Fee: $45.00 for individuals
Office Sundries & File Retention Fee: $70.00
All of the above fees are estimates only to assist you with a preliminary understanding of the associated costs in running your matter. The actual fees incurred could be more or less than the above items.
Selling in WA
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In Western Australia, your agent typically prepares your Contract of Sale, however, we can assist by drafting any required special conditions to facilitate the sale. After exchange, we maintain momentum by liaising with your lender about their discharge process and coordinating with the other side so your sale stays on track through to completion.
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We explain how finance and building and pest conditions operate in Western Australia, including the need to agree on the relevant timeframes before the contract is entered into. If the building and pest report identifies major defects or pests, you must rectify these issues or the purchaser may terminate the contract within three business days of the report being served.
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If the purchaser delays settlement, there is a three-day grace period during which you cannot charge penalty interest. After this period, you may issue a notice requiring settlement within ten business days. Interest for any delay is payable at the contractual rate of 9 percent from the original settlement date. We will continue to assist you at all stages of the matter, ensuring our communication is efficient and clear.
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When selling property in WA, the following approximate third-party fees will apply:
Title Search: $32.6
PEXA fee: $146.30
Mandatory Verification of Identity Fee: $45.00 for individuals
Office Sundries & File Retention Fee: $70.00
All of the above fees are estimates only to assist you with a preliminary understanding of the associated costs in running your matter. The actual fees incurred could be more or less than the above items.