$850m+
in property transactions settled through PEXA
230+
five-star Google reviews
1,000+
property transactions
20+
years’ combined experience in big law and banking
Acting in every state and territory
- NSW
- VIC
- QLD
- WA
- SA
- TAS
- ACT
- NT
Value of property transactions settled through PEXA from September 2024 to 30 October 2026. Transaction count and Google reviews as at October 2026.
Selling a property
Get your sale ready before you list
A sale goes most smoothly when the contract is right from day one. Most states require sellers to disclose certain information to buyers, and in many cases the contract or disclosure documents need to be ready before you go to market. Getting this wrong can give a buyer the right to walk away.
Our team has acted for sellers and for the banks that hold their mortgages. We know what your lender needs to discharge the loan, where settlements get held up, and how to get your sale across the line on your terms.
Why Hindsight
Why sellers choose us
Partner-supervised, every matter
Every sale is supervised by one of our Founding Partners, who between them spent more than 20 years at Dentons, NAB and Macquarie Bank.
We know the lenders
We’ve worked inside major banks, so we know how mortgage discharges work and can resolve settlement issues quickly.
Fixed fees, quoted upfront
Get an instant online quote for our professional fee before you commit. Government and search fees are shown separately.
Contracts ready in 48 hours
We aim to issue your contract within 48 hours of your instructions, subject to the availability of searches, so you can get to market sooner.
How it works
From listing to settlement in four steps
- Get your instant quoteTell us about the property and get our fixed professional fee online. Accept it and we’ll open your file.
- Contract and disclosureWe order the searches and prepare the contract and the disclosure documents your state requires, and talk you through any special conditions, ready for your agent.
- Offers and exchangeWe respond to buyers’ enquiries and requested changes, get your instructions, and help get contracts signed and the deposit paid.
- SettlementWe arrange the discharge of your mortgage, check the settlement adjustments and settle electronically. Your sale proceeds are paid out on the day, subject to bank processing times.
What’s included
What our conveyancing covers
- Preparing the contract for sale and the disclosure documents your state requires, such as a section 32 vendor statement in Victoria or a seller disclosure statement in Queensland
- Ordering title, planning and other searches needed for the contract
- Advice on special conditions, such as the settlement period, early release of the deposit, and inclusions and exclusions
- Responding to buyers’ enquiries and negotiating contract changes on your instructions
- Helping with the exchange of contracts and payment of the deposit
- Arranging the discharge of your mortgage with your lender
- Guidance on the ATO clearance certificate you need before settlement
- Checking the settlement adjustments for council rates, water and strata levies
- Electronic settlement and a final letter confirming your sale
What’s included can vary by state and property type. Your quote sets out exactly what’s covered.
Seller guides
Know your rights in your state
Our guides explain the rules that matter most when you sell, state by state.
New South Wales
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
How much does conveyancing cost for a sale?
Our professional fee is fixed and quoted upfront. Use our instant quote to see it. The searches and certificates needed for your contract are extra and are set out in your quote.
When should I contact a lawyer about selling?
Before you list. In most states the contract or disclosure documents must be ready before a buyer signs, and in NSW your agent can’t offer the property for sale until the contract is available. Starting early also gives time to sort out any title or approval issues.
Do I need a clearance certificate from the ATO?
Yes, if you’re an Australian resident. Since 1 January 2025, a buyer must withhold 15% of the purchase price of any Australian property unless the seller gives them a clearance certificate by settlement, whatever the price. You can apply online through the ATO, and we recommend doing it as soon as you decide to sell.
Can I use the deposit before settlement?
Sometimes. It depends on your state and the contract. In Victoria, the deposit can be released early if the requirements of section 27 are met. In other states, the contract can allow the deposit to be released for things like a deposit on your next purchase. We’ll tell you what’s possible for your sale.
Will you deal with my lender to discharge my mortgage?
Yes. We work with your lender to arrange the discharge, confirm the payout figure and make sure the mortgage is released at settlement.
Can you help if I’m selling in another state?
Yes. We act for sellers in every Australian state and territory, working with you online and by phone.
Client reviews
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