Sydney · Conveyancing
Sydney Conveyancing by Chinese Speaking Lawyers
Sun Lawyers acts for Chinese speaking buyers and sellers of residential, off the plan and commercial property across Sydney. We review the contract and section 10.7 certificate before you sign, explain the cooling off and deposit rules, handle stamp duty and foreign purchaser surcharge questions, and settle electronically through PEXA. Every step can be explained in Mandarin, Cantonese or English.
Book a consultationWhy Chinese speaking clients choose Sun Lawyers
- Sydney CBD office — in-person meetings by appointment
- Trilingual service in English, Mandarin and Cantonese
- Australian-qualified solicitors, Law Society of NSW registered
- Scope and fees confirmed in writing before work starts
What we do
Contract & Section 10.7 Review
Line by line review of the NSW contract for sale, special conditions, section 10.7 planning certificate, strata report and building disclosures before you commit.
Cooling Off, Deposit & Exchange
Advice on the NSW five business day cooling off period, 0.25% forfeiture, section 66W certificates and auction purchases where no cooling off applies.
Stamp Duty, Surcharge & FIRB
Duty and land tax surcharge calculations for foreign purchasers, first home buyer concessions, and coordination of FIRB applications for non-resident buyers.
Off the Plan & PEXA Settlement
Sunset clause and variation risks on off the plan purchases, plus electronic settlement through PEXA with your bank, the other side and NSW Land Registry Services.
Contact
Talk to a Chinese speaking solicitor
Send a brief description of your matter. We arrange an initial consultation in Mandarin, Cantonese or English and confirm scope and fees in writing before starting.
- Suite 703 & 704, 265 Castlereagh St, Sydney NSW 2000 · by appointment
- +61 02 9267 4988
- enquiry@sunlaws.com
Frequently asked questions
Can you review the contract before I sign at an auction?
Yes, and you should. Auction purchases have no cooling off period, so the contract review must happen before bidding. Send us the contract and section 10.7 certificate a few days out and we report back in writing.
How much extra duty do foreign buyers pay in NSW?
Foreign purchasers pay a surcharge purchaser duty on top of ordinary transfer duty, plus an annual surcharge land tax. Rates change with each state budget, so we calculate your exact figure on the current rate before exchange rather than quoting a number from memory.
Do I need to attend your office in person?
Not necessarily. Identity verification, signing and PEXA settlement can be completed remotely, and interstate or overseas clients settle Sydney property with us regularly. If you prefer to sit down and go through the contract in person, our Sydney CBD office takes appointments.
What does a Sydney conveyance cost?
We confirm the scope and fee in writing before starting, covering our professional fee and the usual disbursements such as searches and settlement platform charges. Off the plan, commercial and development matters are quoted separately because the work involved differs.
Can you explain the contract to my parents in Mandarin?
Yes. With your written consent we speak directly with family members in Mandarin or Cantonese and provide bilingual summaries of the key clauses and deadlines.
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