Castle Hill Conveyancing and Property Lawyers
Property lawyers at Parramatta Square, serving the Hills District
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The Metro North West line changed the Hills District. Apartments now cluster around Castle Hill, Norwest and Bella Vista stations, new estates fill Box Hill and Rouse Hill, and acreage around Dural and Glenorie is still a world away. Each needs a different set of checks.
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 Castle Hill
- Apartments near the Metro. Strata records, levies and defects, and the 2% building bond for residential buildings of four storeys or more.
- Off-the-plan. 10 business days cooling-off, and no sunset clause rescission without your consent or a Supreme Court order.
- New estates. In Box Hill and the North West Growth Area, the sunset date, covenants and building guidelines.
- Acreage. Access, easements, water, on-site sewage and what the rural zone allows in Dural, Glenorie and Kenthurst.
- Bushfire prone land. Bushland edges and rural lots can be bushfire prone, which affects building.
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 Castle Hill
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
“Pricing was very reasonable and when the final invoice came it matched what was committed to at the start of the engagement.”
Anthony Gage, Google review
Questions about conveyancing in Castle Hill
What is the strata building bond?
For residential buildings of four storeys or more, the developer lodges 2% of the contract price as security for defects found in the first two years.
Can I meet you in person?
Yes. We are at Parramatta Square, about 20 minutes from Castle Hill.
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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