Conveyancing for Selling Your Property

Who This Selling Service Is For

Owner-occupiers moving on, investors selling down, and trust or company owners releasing an asset. Whether you are selling by agent, at auction or privately, we handle the legal side. Wherever you are in Auckland, we make the sale straightforward.

What Our Selling Property Conveyancing Covers

Selling has more moving parts than most people expect. Here is what we take care of, from the day you list to the day the funds land in your account.

Agency Agreement Review

We audit your agency agreement, commission, marketing levies and exclusivity before you list, not after.

Pre-Sale Due Diligence

We check the Record of Title and property files for encumbrances, boundary issues or unconsented work that a buyer would flag, so nothing derails your sale later.

Preparing the Sale and Purchase Agreement

We tailor the ADLS/REINZ agreement to protect your possession and settlement dates, catalogue chattels accurately, and draft a contract from scratch for private sales.

Reviewing Offers

We give you same-day reviews of conditional offers, auction terms and tenders before you sign anything.

Mortgage Discharge and Settlement

We clear your existing mortgage, process the funds through our trust account, and release the net proceeds to you on settlement day.

The Selling Process and Timeline

We guide you through every step of your property transaction, from reviewing agreements and titles before you go to market, to assessing offers, preparing your contract, managing settlement and a smooth handover.

Step	Typical timing	What happens
1. Instruct	Day 0	You contact us with the property address and the agency agreement. We open the file and begin the identity verification process.
2. Pre-listing review	Day 0 to 5	We review your listing authority and carry out a title and property records check. We pre-draft the special conditions for the agreement.
3. Marketing period	Day 5 to 35	Your agent runs the marketing campaign. An auction or deadline sale date is typically set three to four weeks from listing.
4. Offers and signing	Day 30 to 40	Offers come in. We review every offer on the same day and advise you before you sign.
5. Conditions period	Day 40 to 55	The buyer satisfies their conditions - typically finance approval, building inspection, and legal review. Most condition periods run for ten to fifteen working days.
6. Unconditional	Day 55	The buyer confirms all conditions are satisfied. The deposit is released and the sale is locked in.
7. Pre-settlement	Depends on settlement date	We arrange the mortgage discharge, prepare the settlement statement, and confirm all details with you and the buyer’s lawyer.
8. Settlement day	Depends on settlement date	The purchase funds are received, your mortgage is repaid to the bank, the title transfers to the buyer, and the net proceeds are paid to you.
9. Post-settlement	Settlement day and the following 3 working days	We send you the final account of funds, arrange the release of the deposit, and close the file.

Fixed-Fee Costs for Conveyancing for Selling a House

Fixed fees agreed upfront, plus GST and disbursements:

Stage 1 - Pre-Sale Attendances

Pre-Sale Attendances Residential
$500

+ GST + disbursements
Pre-Sale Attendances Commercial
$1,000

+ GST + disbursements

Stage 2 - Conveyancing

Conveyancing Residential
$2,000

+ GST + disbursements
Conveyancing Commercial
$2,500

+ GST + disbursements

Disbursements (LINZ, AML identity verification, bank discharge fees, and other third-party costs) are quoted at the time of instruction and vary by matter.

Why Sellers Choose Our Conveyancing

Your agent represents the sale, but your lawyer makes sure you are not bound to dangerous warranties or unrealistic settlement dates before you sign. Budget, automated house conveyancing can miss compliance steps that expose you to a dispute after settlement. And a private sale is very doable when the paperwork is watertight. With 3,500+ matters completed and 200+ five-star Google reviews, you sell with the details covered.

FAQ

Selling Property Conveyancing FAQs

When should I involve a lawyer when selling?

Before you sign the agency agreement, if you can, and always before you accept an offer. Early review is where we protect your position.

Do I need a lawyer for conveyancing for selling privately?

Yes, and it is where a lawyer adds the most value. We draft and manage the whole contract so a private sale is legally watertight.

What is a Pre-Contract Disclosure Statement?

For unit title and apartment sales, the law requires you to disclose body corporate information to the buyer. We prepare or audit this for you.

How soon do I get my sale proceeds?

Net proceeds are released to you on settlement day, once the mortgage is discharged and funds clear our trust account.

Should I get my agency agreement checked before I sign?

Yes. The agency agreement sets the agent's commission, marketing costs and how long you are tied to one agent. We check the terms first, so there are no surprises later.

Can I sell privately, without an agent?

You can, and we make it watertight. We draft the agreement, handle disclosure and manage settlement, so a private sale is just as safe as one through an agent.

Will I pay tax when I sell? (the bright-line test)

Depending on when you bought and whether it was your main home, the bright-line test may apply to your sale. We flag it early so there are no surprises at settlement, and your accountant confirms the final position.

Selling and buying at the same time? We also handle conveyancing for buying a house, and bring in a refinance mortgage lawyer when you refinance. As your property solicitor in Auckland, we keep both sides of the move on track.

Get a Fixed-Fee Selling Estimate

Thinking of selling? Get your fixed-fee estimate within two hours. Call 09 522 8810 or request an estimate today.

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