About Carnaby Settlements
Conveyancing & Settlement in Western Australia
If you’re wondering if you need a settlement agent, it’s important to know that engaging an experienced settlement agent at the right time can help you prevent costly mistakes and time delays. Because the settlement process is quite different in each state across Australia, it’s also important to make sure you have a settlement agent or conveyancer that’s licensed in Western Australia.
It’s our job to know all the ins and outs of the settlement process, what needs doing, when, and the best way to get it done. We cover everything so you don’t have to work things out on your own.
Have you engaged a settlement agent for your property sale yet? If you’re not sure when the right time is, give our team a call for a no-obligation chat and we can answer any questions you have.
Meet your settlement agent and licensed conveyancing team
Shelley Barber – Owner and Primary Conveyancer & Settlement Agent
Shelley started her career in property settlements working in her Aunt’s residential settlement agency during school holidays, and has been working in the industry ever since. She’s been involved with a variety of property transactions, from helping nervous first-time homeowners get on the property ladder, assisting with the buying and selling of commercial premises and helping others build their real estate portfolio.
Our clients benefit from her experience with corporate legal firms and her meticulous legal document preparation skills. Her training in finance lending, with her extensive banking industry network means she brings so much to the table to assist her clients in the areas they need it the most.
“I started my own settlement agency so I could provide that one-on-one service. My clients are more than just a number to me and I make sure they all get the personalised support they need.”
Shelley also manages a farm with her husband, caring for all sorts of livestock. When you meet her, don’t be shy and ask what cute animals she may be caring for at the moment.
Jada Senior – Settlement Clerk
Our team only runs as smoothly as it does due to the support and skills of our settlement clerk, Jada. Her confident and reassuring demeanour creates a positive environment for our clients and keeps the seamless operations running in the background.
Understanding Your Property Settlement Process
Navigating the property market is never easy. There are so many decisions to be made, so much to keep track of and so much at stake.
We’ve answered some of our Frequently Asked Questions below to help get you started.
What is the property settlement process in WA?
We make sure you understand each step of the process so you know what’s happening and what’s coming up. Each settlement is different depending on the type of property transaction, but the overall the settlement process covers:
Contract of Sale
This is a legally binding contract outlining the terms and conditions of the transaction, including the purchase price, deposit, settlement date, and any special conditions.
Property searches
If you’re buying a property, you might arrange to inspect the property. As your settlement agent, we do other kinds of property searches, such as title searches and planning and zoning checks.
Exchange of documents
We facilitate the exchanging of title documents between the buyer and seller. This can be done using a variety of methods, including electronic platforms like PEXA.
Adjustments and settlement statements
We prepare your settlement statement, giving a breakdown of all the financial aspects, such as rates, taxes, and other applicable fees.
Settlement Day
We facilitate the transfer of funds from buyer to seller and ensure the transfer of ownership is registered with Landgate.
Understanding exactly what needs doing, how, and when, is why you need a conveyancer.
Streamlining the process and giving you peace of mind is what we do best.
How much does a settlement agent charge in Perth?
Settlement agent fees in Perth and across WA can vary significantly. When you compare quotes from different agencies, consider the level of service they’ll provide and decide if that’s what you need or not.
Your best interests are our priority which is why we don’t provide instant quotes. By making sure we fully understand your needs as well as the needs of the transaction, our fees are tailored to your specific situation to get the outcome you want.
How do you protect against real estate fraud or scams?
Real estate fraud and cyber-scams are a very real threat which we take very seriously. Our security processes include:
- Identity checks and verifications that the buyer or seller are genuine people.
- Comprehensive land title searches to confirm all legal claims to the property involved in the transaction.
- Encrypted platforms such as PEXA and Docu-Sign to guarantee the security of your documents.
You can verify our Real Estate Settlement Agent Licence via the WA Government’s Online Licence Search website.
We are always happy to take your call if you need to check any details or allay any hesitations you may have. We welcome anyone to visit us in our offices, or if that’s not possible, we can arrange a video chat so you can meet the person behind the settlement.
CYBER BEWARE!! Settlement agents are targeted by internet scammers. DO NOT act on ANY email from our office asking you to transfer funds into an account. Internet Scammers will forge emails and copy our email signature so even if it looks authentic we will NEVER ask you to transfer funds with account details in the body of an email.
Our trust account details are shown below:
CARNABY SETTLEMENT TRUST ACCOUNT
COMMONWEALTH BANK
BSB: 066-160
ACC: 1114 8938
At settlement time, you need a settlement agent who can guide you through the process, keep you up to date with clear communication, and deliver the results you want.