Selling guide

What happens next after your home sells?

There will be a final push to get your sale over the finish line.

Al Hall
Last updated: 13 February 2025 | 5 min read
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After accepting an offer, your sale is finalised with a legally binding Sale and Purchase Agreement. It's vital to have a property lawyer review this document, which details the price, conditions, and key dates.

The settlement period follows, allowing the buyer to conduct a pre-settlement inspection. On settlement day, the buyer's lawyer transfers the funds to your lawyer, who then pays your mortgage and agent fees before transferring the remaining balance to you and handing over the keys.

How do I accept an offer for my property?

If you sold by tender, you review all offers by a deadline and select which (if any) you want to accept.

What is the sale and purchase agreement?

When will you receive the money from your home sale?

You should talk to a lawyer before signing the sale and purchase agreement.

What is the settlement period, and what happens in this phase?

What happens on settlement day?

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