Property
The property and title type
Provide the address and identify whether it is a house, strata property, community title or another property type.
Selling property in Sydney and NSW
Conveyancing for property sellers in Sydney
Aquarius Lawyers can help prepare the Contract for Sale, organise disclosure documents, manage lender requirements and complete settlement. Contact us before you list the property.
This guide covers NSW property. For another state or territory, include the property location, intended listing date and any mortgage, tenancy or strata details. Aquarius Lawyers confirms the proposed work in writing.
- Property
- Title, strata and relevant features
- Contract
- Documents, conditions and exchange
- Completion
- Lender, PEXA and settlement
Your seller quote can clarify
- The contract preparation work included
- Likely certificates and third-party charges
- The documents and timing needed to begin
This guide covers Sydney and NSW property sales. Aquarius Lawyers provides conveyancing across Australia. For another state or territory, request an Australia-wide conveyancing quote and select your property's jurisdiction.
Tell us about the property before you list it
Send the property address, your intended timing and details that may affect the contract or settlement.
Send your selling enquiryTiming
Your intended timing
Tell us when you hope to list, exchange and settle, even if those dates are still provisional.
Finance
Mortgage or lender details
Flag any registered mortgage so lender discharge requirements can be considered early.
Context
Features that may affect the file
Mention a pool, tenancy, strata scheme, easement, recent building work, deceased estate or another unusual circumstance.
What seller conveyancing can cover
Legal work for your property sale
The work can include preparing the contract, collecting disclosure documents, dealing with proposed changes and completing settlement.
The contract, property documents, lender requirements and settlement details should remain consistent throughout the sale.
Contract
Contract preparation
Prepare the Contract for Sale using the property information and instructions available for the agreed scope.
Documents
Title and disclosure material
Obtain and assemble the title, plans, certificates and other material relevant to the property and proposed sale.
Property
Property-specific conditions
Address features such as strata title, occupation, inclusions, a pool or other issues that may affect the contract.
Agreement
Negotiation and exchange
Consider proposed amendments, coordinate signing and exchange, and keep the agreed deposit and dates visible.
Finance
Lender and discharge
Coordinate the outgoing lender and mortgage discharge requirements where the property is mortgaged.
Completion
PEXA and settlement
Prepare settlement documents and adjustments, complete the electronic settlement and account for the transaction.
The documents required depend on the property and transaction. See section 52A of the Conveyancing Act 1919 (NSW) (opens in a new tab) for the statutory vendor-disclosure framework.
Selling process
The usual conveyancing steps when selling property
The steps, documents and timing depend on the property and work agreed with Aquarius Lawyers.
Request a seller quote- 1
Open the property file
Provide the address, title context, intended timing and any property features that may affect preparation.
- 2
Prepare the contract
Assemble the contract and relevant documents, then address questions before the property is offered for sale.
- 3
Negotiate and exchange
Consider proposed changes, coordinate signing and exchange, and confirm the deposit and settlement date.
- 4
Discharge and settle
Coordinate any outgoing lender, finalise adjustments and PEXA documents, then complete settlement.
Tell us about features that affect the contract
Tell Aquarius Lawyers about these features early. We can then identify the documents needed and confirm whether the work is included in your quote.
Title
Strata or community title
The scheme, by-laws and relevant records can affect the contract material and buyer questions.
Features
Swimming pool or recent building work
Compliance information, approvals or certificates may need to be considered for the particular property.
Possession
Tenant or other occupation
Current occupation, tenancy arrangements and vacant-possession expectations can affect the proposed terms.
Authority
Estate, company or trust ownership
The registered owner and authority to sign may change the documents or information needed before exchange.
Relevant success story · NSW
Seller died after exchange
A vendor died after contracts were exchanged but before settlement. The family initially expected the attorney who had been assisting the vendor to continue signing documents.
What the matter showed: Death does not necessarily end an exchanged sale, but it can change who has authority to act. Powers of attorney generally require careful reconsideration on death, and estate documentation may be needed before title can transfer.
Content reviewer
Reviewed by Katherine Hawes
LLB, LLM · Principal Solicitor, Aquarius Lawyers
Katherine reviewed this page's contract, selling and settlement information for people preparing to sell residential property in Sydney or elsewhere in NSW.
Last reviewed 15 September 2026. General information only; obtain advice about your contract and transaction.
Get a seller quote
Tell us about the property you are selling
Tell us about the property and intended timing. Aquarius Lawyers will use the details to discuss the next practical step and any proposed scope.
Use this form for a NSW property sale. For property in another state or territory, request an Australia-wide conveyancing quote.
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Fixed fee conveyancing in SydneySeller questions
Questions about selling property in NSW
Read about timing, mortgages, legal work, third-party charges and property features that may affect a sale.
When should I contact a conveyancer before selling property in NSW?
Contact a conveyancer early enough to discuss the property, title and documents needed for the proposed sale. The time required depends on the property and how quickly third-party certificates and information can be obtained.
Can I sell a property with an existing mortgage?
Yes. A property can be sold while a mortgage is registered. The outgoing lender will usually need to be involved in the discharge process, and its requirements and timing should be identified well before settlement.
What can seller conveyancing include?
Depending on the written scope, seller conveyancing may include preparing the Contract for Sale, ordering required searches and certificates, addressing proposed amendments, coordinating exchange, liaising with the lender, preparing PEXA documents and completing settlement.
Are searches, certificates and PEXA charges included in the professional fee?
Searches, certificates, PEXA charges and other third-party disbursements are generally additional. Aquarius Lawyers can identify likely charges and confirm the written cost proposal for your matter.
What if the property has a pool, strata title, a tenant or recent building work?
Tell Aquarius Lawyers about those features at the start. They may affect the documents, disclosures, contract terms or practical steps relevant to the proposed sale.