Buying and Selling Property

Ease into a comfortable retirement village lifestyle.

Peace of mind for your next chapter.

Leaving a home full of memories can be a time of high emotions, so we aim to help you to embark upon your new lifestyle with grace.
We take care of the legal work so all you have to do is to smoothly settle into the village community that will take care of you for years to come.

How we help

Various options for your new retirement community

There are different types of housing available, from independent living units to serviced apartments. When selecting your future home, ensure they meet your needs and preferences.

Check the range and of services and amenities offered, such as:

  • Healthcare
  • Social activities; and
  • Transport options.

Aligning these options with your lifestyle requirements mean more long-term enjoyment at the village!

Look at the T&Cs

Rather than being a land owner, you will stay in your new home for a fee typically under a lease or loan agreement, or a mixture of both. Whatever the agreement, we will review the documentation for you and guide you through every step of the process. You should be able to understand and be comfortable with the terms of the agreement before you sign any contract.

THE W LEGAL ADVANTAGE


What sets us apart?

01

Transparent fees

No surprises! All costs will be clear to you from day one. You will always know how much our fees are beforehand.

02

The human touch

Be taken care of by your own personal lawyer (yes, and actual person!) with your own dedicated support crew. We’ll ensure you have a smooth and stress-free process.

03

Highly experienced

What you need is a conveyancing lawyer who has seen it all. If anything goes wrong (touch wood), we know exactly how to fix it. Since 2011, we have overseen thousands of successful transactions.

04

Proactive advisor

Having seen thousands of property transactions, we’ve seen our fair share of mistakes, and can guide you past them safely before they even become an issue.

Frequently asked questions

There are often ‘entry’ or ‘exit’ fees payable to the village. The total costs of these fees depend on the type of village, agreement or length of stay. There are also typically ongoing maintenance costs payable to the village, which may cover cleaning, gardening, food or general services.
You do not legally own the property you pay for, so you cannot sell the property without the village’s consent. You pay to live in the property similar to a rental arrangement, usually ‘for life’, such as a 99-year lease. Other arrangements can include a ‘loan’ agreement, where you ‘borrow’ funds against the property from the village and over time, pay down the loan. The cost of the loan can either be a market value of the property or a fixed cost set by the village.
Once you have reviewed the contract and are happy to sign, this would mean you agree to the costs and services provided under the agreement. Settlement can be a fixed date, or simply the day you pay the balance of any costs agreed to the village, and you sign all the required documents. We do not need to attend settlement on your behalf.
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A few words from our clients

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Sophia Lin
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W Legal are fantastic and helped me purchase my first property. Stephanie in particular was prompt and reliable! She was consistent in communication especially since i had lots of questions. Highly recommend W Legal for any conveyancing needs.
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Anton Ilchenko
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The best in business! We received full support and transparency from start to finish. Mavis, Sarah and the whole team from W Legal thank you for your support! Super highly recommended
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Andy Gbormittah
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W Legal Group did a wonderful job on our first property purchase. Sara Ito was attentive, responsive and went above and beyond to ensure a smooth transaction. Mavis and the rest of the team were fantastic too. Highly recommended. Thank you!
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Mark Basso
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Very professional and helpful will definitely be using them again
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Clive Macaskill
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Steph was my solicitor for my first investment property and she made the process so easy with exceptional service and communication. I would definitely recommend and use her again!
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Bobby Green
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Mavis was nothing short of brilliant. She is articulate, precise and knows exactly what she is talking about. We felt in very safe hands with her advice and knowledge. Everything went smoothly with the sale of our place - we would recommend her highly to anyone looking for a strong lawyer who knows her stuff.
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Jonathan Teoh
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We are grateful to both Mavis and Sara for guiding us through the legal process of selling our place and purchasing a new house interstate. They were always on top of things and provided us with frequent updates during process, which provided us with a peace of mind knowing we are in good hands. We will definitely engage their service in the future again.
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Troy Donoghue
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Very happy with the prompt accurate information and financial transactions from W Legal. Will be using their services again for sure.

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