Merrylands Conveyancing and Property Lawyers
Property lawyers at Parramatta Square, minutes from Merrylands
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Merrylands, Granville, Guildford and Auburn are in Cumberland City Council, next door to Parramatta. Much of the area is older family homes being extended, split into duplexes or given a granny flat, alongside new apartment blocks near the stations.
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 Merrylands
- Granny flats and duplexes. A secondary dwelling or duplex should have development consent or a complying development certificate and an occupation certificate. Unapproved work affects the price, insurance and rent.
- Flood. Land near Duck River, A'Becketts Creek and Prospect Creek can be flood affected. The planning certificate says whether flood controls apply.
- Apartments. Strata records, levies, defects, and the 2% building bond for residential buildings of four storeys or more.
- Older records. Cumberland was formed in 2016 from parts of Holroyd, Auburn and Parramatta councils, so older approvals can sit with a former council.
- Family transfers. Transfers between family members can attract duty even where no money changes hands.
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 Merrylands
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
“Wisam has been an invaluable partner throughout both my property buying and selling journeys.”
Katrina Ong, Google review
Questions about conveyancing in Merrylands
How close are you to Merrylands?
Parramatta Square is about 10 minutes from Merrylands.
How do I know if a granny flat was approved?
Ask for the consent or complying development certificate and the occupation certificate, and check council records.
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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