Goulburn Conveyancing and Property Lawyers
Heritage homes, rural blocks and Southern Tablelands property
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Goulburn was Australia's first inland city, and its centre is full of Victorian era buildings. Around it, Goulburn Mulwaree takes in rural and lifestyle land that draws buyers from Sydney and Canberra.
Optimum Lawyers is a NSW property law firm in Parramatta Square, led by principal solicitor Wisam Assi. We act on Goulburn purchases and sales 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 Goulburn
- Heritage. The city centre and older streets include heritage items and conservation areas that control change.
- Rural and lifestyle blocks. Access, easements, water supply, on-site sewage, dwelling entitlements and what the rural zone allows.
- Water licences. In NSW, water access licences are separate from land and need to be dealt with in the contract.
- Flood. Land near the Wollondilly and Mulwaree rivers can be flood affected.
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 Goulburn
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 Goulburn
Can I build on a rural block near Goulburn?
Only if the lot has a dwelling entitlement under the zoning. Check before you buy.
How do I know if a Goulburn house is heritage listed?
The planning certificate attached to the contract shows heritage items and conservation areas.
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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