Your first home.
Every step explained.
Buying for the first time means a contract, a lender and a list of government schemes, all at once. We read the contract before you sign, check what you qualify for, and walk you through each step in plain terms.
Client reviews
Property law clients,
in their own words.
Been dealing with Dinesh, Pallavee and his staff for over 10 years, more than 20 properties settled through them. The amount of expertise Joshi Lawyers has is next to none… every question answered and every transaction handled in the most professional way.
Ankur AnandProperty investor · Google review, 2018 Made a complex process simple. I received pro-active phone calls and emails letting me know about timeframes and deadlines… Everything was completed remotely and so easy, as well as regular communication which far exceeded my expectations.
Dhaval PatelHome buyer · Google review, 2020 I’ve used Joshi Lawyers a few times now and have always had a good experience with them. The communication and service from their team throughout the entire process from start to finish is great, and they are cost-effective, too.
Ian HProperty and conveyancing client · Google review, 2019 We bought our first commercial property and Dinesh looked after our file… sent us all information three days prior with all calculations, and kept us posted with all changes on the settlement date. A hassle-free experience.
Ravneet KaurCommercial property buyer · Google review, 2020 The process went smooth with no stress, communication was easy and we were kept informed throughout the process. We can’t recommend them enough and we will definitely be using their services for future settlements.
Dureka HomesBuilder · Google review, 2019 I am with them for the past 5 years for several land purchases. In all instances they have provided great service to me… taking ownership and providing extra-mile service.
Sumita MukherjeeLand investor · Google review, 2019
Is this you?
When people come to us about a first home.
Each of these is a good reason to call, and none of them is too early.
- You have never read a contract of sale and the auction is close.
- You have heard about the first home owner grant and duty concessions, but not whether they apply to you.
- Your parents are helping with the deposit or a guarantee.
- You want someone to explain what happens between signing and getting the keys.
How we help
Questions are expected. We answer them before they cost you anything.
A first purchase raises questions nobody thinks to ask until it is too late. How the deposit is held, what the finance clause protects, what a building report is for, and what happens if settlement is delayed. We explain each one as it comes up, before you commit.
We also check whether you qualify for the First Home Owner Grant and the land transfer duty exemptions or concessions, and make sure the forms are lodged on time so nothing is lost at settlement.
What we do
- Contract and section 32 review before you sign or bid
- First Home Owner Grant and duty exemption or concession checked and lodged
- Advice on owning with a partner, friend or family member
- Independent advice for parents giving a guarantee or gifting a deposit
- A plain-English timeline from signing to settlement
- Electronic settlement through PEXA
What happens first
Your first week with us.
A matter should feel different from the first call. This is what you can expect before anything is signed or sent.
Day 1: send the contract
Email the contract and section 32, or the link from the agent, and tell us the auction or signing date.
Within 24 hours: the red flags, in writing
What the contract commits you to, what to negotiate before you sign, and what would make us tell you to walk away.
Before you sign: a fixed fee in writing
One quote for the whole conveyance, so you know the cost before you are committed to anything.
From then on: one lawyer, no chasing
The lawyer who reviewed your contract runs the file to settlement. You are told the settlement figures before the day, not after.
Your team
Who you will deal with.
Matters are run by the people below, not handed down.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
If your question is not here, it is a good reason for the free call.
Will you check whether I qualify for the grant and duty concessions?
Yes. The rules depend on the price, the property and whether you will live there, so we check them against your purchase and lodge the paperwork in time for settlement.
My parents are guaranteeing my loan. Do they need advice?
Usually the bank requires it. We give independent legal advice on the guarantee, usually the same day, and sign the certificate the bank asks for.
What does it cost?
Conveyancing is a fixed fee, quoted before you engage us. Development, SMSF and commercial property work is handled by senior lawyers and scoped in writing before it starts, so you know what you are committing to and what you will get for it.
More in buying
View all property law- Contract and section 32 reviewsThe contract and vendor statement read by a lawyer before you sign or bid, back within 24 hours.Read more
- Buying a propertyConveyancing for homes and investment property, from the signed contract to the keys.Read more
- Off-the-plan purchasesOff-the-plan contracts read for sunset clauses, changes to the plan and how the deposit is held.Read more
- SMSF, trust and company purchasesPurchases through a self-managed super fund, trust or company, structured correctly from the contract onwards.Read more
Tell us what is going on. We will tell you where you stand.
A free 15-minute call. If it is a matter for us, you are booked in with the right solicitor before the call ends. If it is not, we will say so.