WA seller-side residential conveyancing checklist
WA seller conveyancing uses the REIWA/Law Society joint form contract under the Transfer of Land Act 1893. This checklist is for WA solicitors and settlement agents acting for residential vendors.
This is a 12-step WA seller-side conveyancing checklist. It covers contract preparation, disclosures, discharge, Landgate requirements, and settlement for WA residential vendors.
The checklist
Prepare the Contract for Sale
Draft the REIWA Contract for Sale of Land or Strata Title, attaching the Joint Form of General Conditions.
Draft special conditions
Draft any special conditions negotiated between vendor and buyer.
Disclose encumbrances
Disclose registered easements, covenants, caveats and strata by-laws affecting the property.
Advise on CGT
Advise vendor on CGT liability and main residence exemption.
Obtain ATO clearance certificate
Apply for foreign resident capital gains withholding clearance for sales $750k+.
Confirm contract exchange
Confirm contract signed, dated and deposit received into trust.
Obtain discharge authority
Instruct outgoing mortgagee to prepare discharge and provide payout.
Respond to buyer requisitions
Answer buyer requisitions on title within contract timelines.
Calculate adjustments
Calculate council rates, water, land tax, and strata levy adjustments at settlement.
Prepare PEXA workspace
Set up PEXA workspace, invite parties, and upload documents for electronic settlement.
Attend settlement
Sign digitally in PEXA, coordinate mortgagee payout and disbursement of net proceeds to vendor.
Post-settlement handover
Authorise deposit release, send settlement statement, and close the matter.
When this checklist applies
Use for every WA residential seller matter from contract drafting to post-settlement.
Common pitfalls
- Missing disclosure of registered encumbrances
- Not obtaining ATO clearance on sales $750k+
- Forgetting to order strata levy certificate
- Discharge payout delayed and missing settlement
- Land tax adjustment calculated on wrong ownership period
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General guidance for WA residential vendor matters. Adapt for off-the-plan, rural, or commercial sales.
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