Sutherland Shire Conveyancing and Property Lawyers
Property lawyers for Cronulla, Sutherland and the Shire
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The Sutherland Shire runs from beachside apartments in Cronulla to waterfront homes on Port Hacking and the Georges River and bush suburbs along the edge of the Royal National Park. The waterfront and the bush bring their own controls.
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 Sutherland Shire
- Waterfront land. Homes on Port Hacking, Gunnamatta Bay and the Georges River can carry foreshore building controls, and jetties and boatsheds need their own approvals and licences.
- Bushfire prone land. Suburbs bordering the Royal National Park and Heathcote National Park, including Bundeena and parts of Menai, can be bushfire prone.
- Apartments. In Cronulla, Miranda and Sutherland, the strata records, levies and defects.
- Coastal land. Beachfront land can be affected by coastal hazard controls.
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 Sutherland Shire
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 Sutherland Shire
Does a waterfront jetty come with the house?
Not automatically. Jetties and other waterfront structures often need separate approvals and a licence for the area over the water. Check before you buy.
How do I know if a Shire property is bushfire prone?
The planning certificate attached to the contract states whether the land is bushfire prone.
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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