Contract Conveyancing

Contract Conveyancing The Director and Licensee (No. 05008096), Judy Hogarth, is a confident, competent property law expert.

Providing Legal advice and guidance on buying, selling and transferring residential land in NSW.

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⚖️ Legal Advice and Guidance
🏘️ Residential Sales and Transfers With 20 years experience in Conveyancing she understands clients are excited about their property journey. She also understands that the conveyancing process can be overwhelming, confusing and down right daunting.

Through her career Judy Hogarth has created a structured holistic approached to each client, which assists them to feel educated and confident in their property decisions. If you are thinking about buying we provide you advice on Contract for sale of land;
If you are selling your property we prepare a Contract for sale of land;
We can assist you with Transfers between family members of residential land;
We can provide important guidance and advice on preparing for auctions;

At Contract Conveyancing (Licence No. 06000857) we know the Practices, procedures and processes to ensure a smooth transaction.

When something goes wrong at settlement, the first thing we do is work out your legal position. What are you entitled to...
19/06/2026

When something goes wrong at settlement, the first thing we do is work out your legal position. What are you entitled to? What does the contract say? What are your rights?

But here’s something a lot of people don’t realise. Knowing your legal position and acting on it are two different things.

Sometimes the most practical solution is a negotiated one. A reduction in the purchase price. A agreed workaround. Something that gets you across the line faster and with less stress than pursuing the legal route.

Our job is to give you the full picture and then help you make the decision that actually makes sense for your situation.

If you’re buying or selling property and want straightforward advice at every step, call (02) 4505 4600 or email [email protected].



Corporate Licence No: 06000857
Judith Hogarth’s Licence No: 05008096
Friendly Disclaimer: This post is just general info, not legal advice. Everyone’s situation is different, so make sure you get your own professional advice before making any decisions.

A lot of people assume settlement day is where everything happens. The truth is, if your conveyancer has done their job ...
17/06/2026

A lot of people assume settlement day is where everything happens. The truth is, if your conveyancer has done their job properly, the hard work was finished weeks ago.

From the moment contracts are exchanged, our team gets to work. The six weeks between exchange and settlement is where we handle the preparation, the checks, the correspondence, and everything else that needs to be in order before the big day.

By the time settlement day arrives, we're not scrambling. We're doing final checks on a file that's already ready to go.

That's the difference preparation makes.

If you're buying or selling property and want a team with strong systems behind them, call (02) 4505 4600 or email [email protected].



Corporate Licence No: 06000857
Judith Hogarth's Licence No: 05008096
Friendly Disclaimer: This post is just general info, not legal advice. Everyone's situation is different, so make sure you get your own professional advice before making any decisions.

17/06/2026

Before you can understand why a strata report matters, you need to understand what a strata property actually is.

When you buy a strata property, you are not just buying your apartment or townhouse. You are buying into a shared scheme. That means shared walls, shared common areas, shared finances, and shared responsibility for the upkeep of the entire building.

The strata levy you pay every quarter goes into a fund that covers all of that. And if that fund is underfunded, or if the building has major defects that need fixing, the cost does not disappear. It gets passed on to the owners, including you.

A strata report tells you the financial health of the scheme, any outstanding issues with the building, and whether there are any upcoming special levies that could hit your wallet after you settle.

Buying without reading it is like buying a car without checking under the hood.

If you’re buying or selling property and want the process handled properly, call (02) 4505 4600 or email [email protected].


Corporate Licence No: 06000857 / Judith Hogarth's Licence No: 05008096 / Friendly Disclaimer: This post is just general info, not legal advice. Everyone's situation is different, so make sure you get your own professional advice before making any decisions.

Settlement day is one of the biggest days of your life. You’ve got a truck to load, keys to hand over, and a hundred thi...
16/06/2026

Settlement day is one of the biggest days of your life. You’ve got a truck to load, keys to hand over, and a hundred things on your mind.

That’s exactly how it should be. Your job on settlement day is to focus on the move. Our job is to make sure everything behind the scenes is already taken care of.

By the time settlement day arrives, our team has spent weeks preparing your file. We’ve done the checks, handled the correspondence, and made sure everything is in order. So when the day comes, you’re not waiting on us. We’re ready.
That’s what it means to have the right conveyancer in your corner.

If you’re buying or selling property and want the process handled properly, call (02) 4505 4600 or email [email protected].



Corporate Licence No: 06000857
Judith Hogarth’s Licence No: 05008096
Friendly Disclaimer: This post is just general info, not legal advice. Everyone’s situation is different, so make sure you get your own professional advice before making any decisions.

15/06/2026

Your conveyancer is asking you questions for a reason.

When Judy asks about your residency status and how long you’ve been in Australia, it’s not small talk. It’s due diligence.

In NSW, if you’ve been in the country for less than 200 days in the past 12 months, you may be classified as a foreign purchaser. That classification can trigger foreign surcharge duty on top of standard stamp duty, adding thousands of dollars to your purchase costs.

The Contract Conveyancing team are trained to identify this from the very first phone call, so nothing catches you off guard at settlement.

Did you know foreign surcharge duty could apply based on time spent in Australia? Yes or no in the comments.

Buying property in NSW and want the process handled properly from day one? Call (02) 4505 4600 or email [email protected]

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Corporate Licence No: 06000857 / Judith Hogarth's ’icence No: 05008096 / Friendly Disclaimer: This post is just general info, not legal advice. Everyone's ’ituation is different, so make sure you get your own professional advice before making any decisions.

In property matters, small details can make a big difference.Careful follow-up, clear communication, and staying on top ...
05/06/2026

In property matters, small details can make a big difference.

Careful follow-up, clear communication, and staying on top of each step all play an important role in helping a matter move smoothly. It is often the work happening behind the scenes that helps prevent confusion, reduce delays, and make the overall process feel more manageable for clients.

At Contract Conveyancing, attention to detail is a key part of how the team helps guide buyers and sellers with greater clarity and confidence.

If you're buying or selling property and want the process handled properly, call (02) 4505 4600 or email [email protected]



Corporate Licence No: 06000857
Judith Hogarth’s Licence No: 05008096
Friendly Disclaimer: This post is just general info, not legal advice. Everyone’s situation is different, so make sure you get your own professional advice before making any decisions.

04/06/2026

Buying property with someone else is exciting, but one detail that should never be overlooked is how the ownership will be structured.

Two common options are joint tenants and tenants in common, and the difference can matter more than many people realise. The way ownership is set up can affect what happens later, especially when it comes to each person’s interest in the property.

That is why it is worth understanding the structure properly before anything is finalised.

If you'd like help understanding your options, call (02) 4505 4600 or email [email protected]



Corporate Licence No: 06000857
Judith Hogarth’s Licence No: 05008096
Friendly Disclaimer: This post is just general info, not legal advice. Everyone’s situation is different, so make sure you get your own professional advice before making any decisions.

Many people know they need a conveyancer when buying or selling property, but they are not always sure what the role act...
03/06/2026

Many people know they need a conveyancer when buying or selling property, but they are not always sure what the role actually involves.

It is not just about paperwork. A conveyancer helps guide the legal side of the transaction, explains key documents and stages of the process, liaises with the relevant parties, and helps keep everything moving properly from start to finish.

For clients, that guidance can make the process feel much clearer and less overwhelming.

If you're buying or selling property and want the process handled properly, call (02) 4505 4600 or email [email protected]



Corporate Licence No: 06000857
Judith Hogarth’s Licence No: 05008096
Friendly Disclaimer: This post is just general info, not legal advice. Everyone’s situation is different, so make sure you get your own professional advice before making any decisions.

01/06/2026

When buying a strata property, it is important to look beyond the photos, finishes, and floorplan.

A strata report can provide valuable insight into the building and the scheme itself, including issues that may not be obvious during an inspection. That is why it can play such an important role in helping buyers make more informed decisions.

The more you understand before you buy, the better placed you are to move forward with clarity and confidence.

If you'd like help navigating the process, call (02) 4505 4600 or email [email protected]



Corporate Licence No: 06000857
Judith Hogarth’s Licence No: 05008096
Friendly Disclaimer: This post is just general info, not legal advice. Everyone’s situation is different, so make sure you get your own professional advice before making any decisions.

29/05/2026

Two questions the team get asked all the time. Do you know the answers?

In this video we cover cooling off versus settlement, and what actually happens if you pull out of a purchase during the cooling-off period. If you are buying property in NSW, the answers to both of these could save you a serious amount of stress and money.

Did you know both before watching? Yes or no in the comments!

Buying or selling and want the process handled properly?

If you'd like help navigating the process, call (02) 4505 4600 or email [email protected]



Corporate Licence No: 06000857
Judith Hogarth’s Licence No: 05008096
Friendly Disclaimer: This post is just general info, not legal advice. Everyone’s situation is different, so make sure you get your own professional advice before making any decisions.

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