Strata Conveyancing

Buying or selling a unit, apartment or townhouse? We take care of the legal side of things, from contracts through to settlement, so you can focus on the important stuff. Like whether your couch will actually fit in the lift.

If there‘s one thing we know for sure, it’s this:

When you buy strata, you’re not just buying four walls. You’re buying into a building, a rulebook and a shared bank account with your new neighbours.

Strata properties come with their own set of rules, paperwork and considerations. From reviewing the contract and identifying potential issues to ensuring strata levies are correctly adjusted at settlement, there are a few extra things to keep an eye on.

Whether you’re buying your first apartment, downsizing to something with a lift, or selling the unit you’ve outgrown, you want an experienced conveyancer who knows their way around strata property.

That’s where we come in.

Buying a freestanding house instead? Visit our conveyancing for buyers page. Selling? Our conveyancing for sellers page has you covered.

We’ll handle the fine print.

Yes, strata plans and levy adjustments genuinely make our day. (We’ve made peace with it.)

WHAT WE DO:

Review your Contract for Sale and explain the important terms and special conditions in plain English, before you’re legally committed
Review the relevant title, strata and planning documents and identify any issues that need your attention
Calculate strata levy adjustments at settlement, so you’re only paying your share
Selling? Prepare your Contract for Sale, obtain the required strata documents and take care of the legal side of settlement
Liaise with your agent, broker, lender and strata manager to keep everything moving
Coordinate your settlement through PEXA and keep you updated along the way

WHAT YOU DO:

Send us the contract
Sign digitally from anywhere
Work out where the couch goes

Strata comes with shared walls, shared expenses and a few extra rules. Fortunately, we know our way around all three.

Here’s what makes the MGC approach a little different:

Strata, In Plain English

We’ve spent over 25 years doing conveyancing properly, not just quickly. You’ll always know what’s happening, what’s next, and what actually needs a decision from you.

No Hidden Surprises

Straight talk, transparent costs and zero fine-print catches. We’ll tell you what the contract says about special conditions, levy adjustments and settlement dates before you sign, not after.

Every Building Is Different

Conveyancing is all we do, and strata deals don’t all look alike. A high-rise with a building manager in the city runs differently to a six-unit walk-up in the inner west or a townhouse complex on the Coast. We look for what’s specific to your deal, not a generic checklist.

Same Team, Lobby To Settlement

No B-team, and no being handed to a stranger halfway through settlement. Whether it’s a studio in Surry Hills or a townhouse at Umina, you get the same people and the same standard, backed by 220+ five-star Google reviews.

SPEAK TO OUR EXPERTS

What our apartment clients say…

Cassandra and Michelle were excellent. They acted for us on the sale of our apartment and the process was seamless. They were very proactive, knowledgeable and responsive. Highly, highly recommend!

- Ally Hammond

Michelle and her team at MG Conveyancing handled the sale of our Elizabeth Bay apartment beautifully. The entire process was absolutely seamless and they were all a pleasure to deal with.

-Kim

Head and shoulders above the rest.

Michelle Gold acted for me in the recent sale of an investment property. Her attention to detail, professionalism and commitment to a seamless, stress-free transaction were exemplary.

– Carol Jeffries

Absolute weapons, every time.

I have no idea how they stay on top of everything, but they never miss a beat. I’ve used them for purchasing and selling my last three properties.

– Evan Morgan

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Move in, move up or move on, with confidence

From levy adjustments to auction-day deadlines and settlement dates that won‘t budge, we’ve seen it all and sorted it all. Same for Sydney, same for the Central Coast.

LET’S TALK

Questions? We can answer them. (In plain English, too.)

What is conveyancing for strata?

Conveyancing for strata is the legal process of transferring ownership of a lot in a strata scheme, such as an apartment, unit or townhouse. It covers the same steps as any NSW purchase or sale, plus the strata side: the strata plan, the strata documents attached to the contract, and adjusting levies at settlement.

Is buying an apartment different from buying a house?

The core steps are the same: contract review, searches, exchange and settlement. The difference is that you’re also buying into an owners corporation, so there are extra documents in the contract and strata levies to adjust at settlement alongside council and water rates.

Who pays strata levies at settlement in NSW?

Regular levies are usually adjusted on the settlement statement, so the seller covers the period up to settlement and the buyer covers the period after.

Do you help people selling a unit or apartment?

Yes. We prepare the Contract for Sale, gather the strata documents it needs, handle the buyer’s side through to exchange and look after the levy adjustments and settlement through PEXA.

Do I need to meet you in person?

No. Everything can be signed digitally and handled by phone, email or video call. If you’d rather meet face to face, we have offices in Glebe and Wamberal.