Burwood Conveyancing and Property Lawyers
Property lawyers at Parramatta Square, serving Burwood and Strathfield
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Burwood and Strathfield sit halfway between Parramatta and the city. Apartment towers have grown around both stations, while the streets behind them hold some of Sydney's grandest Federation homes, many inside heritage conservation areas.
Optimum Lawyers is a property law firm in Parramatta Square, led by principal solicitor Wisam Assi. You can meet us in Parramatta or deal with us entirely by phone, email and video, and NSW settlements are electronic.

Send us the contract before you exchange
We offer a free initial contract assessment. It is a brief first look at whether the contract appears ready for a full paid legal review. It is not the full review, and it is not free conveyancing.
Checks that are specific to Burwood
- Apartments and off-the-plan. Strata records, levies, defects, the 2% building bond, and the sunset date and disclosure statement for off-the-plan units.
- Heritage conservation areas. Large parts of Strathfield and Burwood are heritage conservation areas that control demolition and alterations.
- Metro construction. Land near the new Sydney Metro West works can be affected by construction, access changes and acquisitions. Check the searches.
- Two councils. Burwood and Strathfield are separate councils with their own planning controls and records.
NSW contract basics
- The contract comes first. A NSW property cannot be advertised until the contract has been prepared, so it can be reviewed before you make an offer.
- Cooling-off. 5 business days on a private sale, ending at 5pm on the fifth business day. You forfeit 0.25% of the price if you withdraw. It is 10 business days for off-the-plan purchases.
- Waivers and auctions. A section 66W certificate removes the cooling-off period, so sign one only after the contract has been checked. There is no cooling-off at auction.
Selling in Burwood
The contract, with its prescribed documents including the title search and planning certificate, must be ready before the property is advertised. Every seller needs an ATO clearance certificate, or the buyer must withhold 15% of the price at settlement.
Transfers without a sale
We also act on transfers between partners, after a separation, from a deceased estate, and into or out of a trust or self-managed super fund. NSW duty can apply even where no money changes hands, so get advice before anything is signed.
Lawyer or conveyancer?
A conveyancer can handle a simple purchase well. A property lawyer can also advise on the contract before you sign, negotiate its terms, and act for you if the sale is disputed.
What clients say
“He represented me through a time-sensitive property purchase and was exceptional from start to finish.”
Jarrod Oliver, Google review
Questions about conveyancing in Burwood
Can I knock down a house in a Strathfield heritage area?
Usually only with council approval, which can be hard to get. Check the planning certificate before you buy.
What should I check on an off-the-plan unit in Burwood?
The sunset date, the disclosure statement, what the developer can change, the draft by-laws and the deposit terms.
How long is the cooling-off period in NSW?
Five business days on a private sale, ending at 5pm on the fifth business day. You forfeit 0.25% of the price if you withdraw. There is none at auction.
Do I need to come to your office?
No. Documents can be signed electronically and NSW settlements are completed electronically. You are welcome to meet us at Parramatta Square.
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