Benjamin is an Associate Lawyer in our Property law team and takes a commercial and detailed approach to a range of transactions.
He can provide friendly and effective advice in a range of matters including:
Ensuring the details on your Certificate of Title are correct and up-to-date can avoid issues with future transactions. Property Lawyer Ben Drinkwater explains common errors resolved by our Property Law team.
Buying a house is often the most significant investment an individual will make. The decision to invest or buy into a Retirement Village should be taken with equal care and consideration as such a step can impact future lifestyle options and financial security.
When a purchaser requests a Special Condition, it should be drafted carefully and you should always be careful of using an old precedent clause that might not necessarily be binding. It is always prudent for a lawyer to draft such clauses rather than an agent that will give the agent protection against any claim by a disappointed vendor. It is also important that vendors understand that a "major structural defect" might not be as obvious as everyone thinks!
There are various steps that are required to be completed by your lawyer prior to completing your transaction electronically. These include but are not limited to the formal verification of your identity in addition to completing a client authorisation form. Property Lawyer Ben Drinkwater explains.
