North Shore Conveyancing

North Shore Conveyancing Boutique conveyancing based in Kallaroo, WA. Founded by Katelyn Sinclair, we offer real support for life’s biggest moves.

Combining modern digital tools with genuine human connection to guide buyers and sellers through property settlements across WA.

"When do I get the keys?" 🔑 It's one of the most common questions buyers ask us, and the answer depends on whether the s...
03/06/2026

"When do I get the keys?" 🔑 It's one of the most common questions buyers ask us, and the answer depends on whether the seller is still living in the property.

🏡 If the property is vacant (or wasn't the seller's primary residence), the keys can usually be released by the real estate agent immediately after settlement.

🏡 If the seller is living in the property, they have until 12pm the day after settlement to vacate and hand over possession.

And importantly, that's a calendar day, not a business day. 📅 So if settlement occurs on a Friday, key handover is by 12pm Saturday.

Now, where things get interesting is when there's a chain of settlements.

Sometimes people sell one property and buy another on the same day. They need to be out of their old home by 12pm the day after settlement... but they also can't get into their new one until the seller there has vacated.

It can honestly feel like a giant game of property Tetris 😅

The good news is that in most cases, everyone works together to make it happen. Early communication, a little flexibility and some compromise usually go a long way. But yes... occasionally that means sitting outside your new home with a moving truck full of furniture, waiting for the call that the keys were ready (been there, done that - I feel your pain) 🫠

Got questions about key handover? Let me know in the comments, or shoot me a DM.

31/05/2026

One month to go until Anti-Money Laundering changes come into effect and change the timing of one very important part of the settlement process 👀

➡️ From 1 July, your ID checks will need to be completed much earlier (at the very start of the settlement process).

Under the new requirements, your conveyancer generally won’t be able to progress very far with your settlement until your identity has been verified, so when your conveyancer sends through an ID request, don’t leave it sitting in your inbox for a week or two 🙏

The good news? At North Shore Conveyancing, we’ve partnered with Easy AML, which means you can complete your ID check securely from your smartphone, anytime, day or night 📱

No waiting for an appointment.
No emailing sensitive ID documents around.

Plus...
🔒 Your data is securely stored in Australia
🔒 Nothing is saved to my local devices
🔒 The process is quick, secure and designed specifically for the WA property industry

It’s one of those small things that can make a big difference to keeping your settlement on track 🏠

Saving for your first home can feel a little bit like trying to hit a moving target lately with the way house prices hav...
24/05/2026

Saving for your first home can feel a little bit like trying to hit a moving target lately with the way house prices have been going... 🏡

But there *is* support out there for first home buyers in WA, and a lot of people don’t realise just how many different schemes and grants may be available depending on their situation.

In this carousel, I break down some of the main ones including...
🔑 The $10k First Home Owners Grant (FHOG)
🔑 Reduced or nil stamp duty through the FHOR
🔑 The First Home Guarantee Scheme
🔑 The First Home Super Saver Scheme
🔑 Keystart low deposit loans

And with the recent State Budget changes, some of the thresholds and eligibility criteria have shifted too 👀

The biggest thing I’d say to first home buyers? Don’t assume you won’t qualify for anything. Speak to a good broker early, ask questions, and understand what support may actually be available to you.

Buying your first home should be an incredibly exciting time in your life 🥂

And if you’re getting ready to make an offer, I also offer complimentary pre-contract reviews so you can fully understand what you’re signing before you commit 🙌

Got questions about any of these schemes? Comment below or send me a DM and I can share more info.

20/05/2026

Do you need to read the 20-page fine print attached to your contract? 🤔

Honestly? Probably not cover to cover 😅

That document is called the Joint Form of General Conditions (or JFGC for short), and it’s essentially the rulebook that sits behind most WA property contracts.

While the Offer & Acceptance outlines the key specifics (like price, settlement date, conditions etc), the JFGC covers all the finer details around how the contract actually operates. Things like...
🏡 What happens if settlement is delayed
🏡 Vacant possession
🏡 Penalty interest
🏡 Risk and insurance
🏡 Final inspections
🏡 What happens if something breaks before settlement

The important thing isn’t memorising every clause. It’s understanding the parts that actually impact you and your transaction. That’s where having a good conveyancer makes all the difference.

I’ve written a blog breaking down exactly what the JFGC is, why it matters, and some of the clauses buyers and sellers should really pay attention to 👇
🔗 https://www.northshoreconvey.com.au/post/what-is-the-joint-form-of-general-conditions

Property transactions aren’t always straightforward. Sometimes they’re exciting and seamless… and other times they can f...
17/05/2026

Property transactions aren’t always straightforward. Sometimes they’re exciting and seamless… and other times they can feel emotional, stressful and drawn out.

One thing I always want my clients to feel throughout the process is that they’re genuinely supported... Not just as another file number, but as a real person navigating a really significant life event 🫶

This lovely feedback recently meant a lot, particularly the mention of patience, empathy and communication. Because, while legalities and deadlines are important, so is the human side of what we do.

Thank you again to Marina for trusting North Shore Conveyancing to guide you through the process 🏠

If you're looking for the same support in your property sale or purchase, you can get a free, instant quote on my website 24/7 ⬇️
🔗 https://www.northshoreconvey.com.au/

14/05/2026

The recent WA State Budget… I have thoughts 😅

Yes, increasing the First Home Owner Rate of Duty caps will absolutely help some buyers *right now*,and I genuinely feel for first home buyers trying to break into this market.

But honestly? This measure also feels incredibly short-sighted.

Because we’ve seen this before. Relief gets introduced… buyers rush in… prices climb… and before long, the new caps no longer reflect the reality of the market and we’re right back where we started.

It feels like putting a bandaid on a much bigger systemic issue.

And don’t even get me started on the fuel cash splash when the RBA had literally increased interest rates the week prior in an attempt to curb spending 🫠

Meanwhile, REIWA has been campaigning for years for meaningful duty relief for downsizers, something that could actually help free up established family homes and improve movement throughout the market. So why does that conversation continue to get ignored?

I’d genuinely love to hear from people smarter than me on the economics of all this because from where I sit, it feels like we’re constantly treating symptoms rather than causes.

Keen to hear your thoughts 👇

Thinking about buying a property in a trust or SMSF?Speak to these three people *before* you do ANYTHING 👇1️⃣ Your accou...
11/05/2026

Thinking about buying a property in a trust or SMSF?
Speak to these three people *before* you do ANYTHING 👇

1️⃣ Your accountant
2️⃣ Your finance broker
3️⃣ Your conveyancer

In WA, getting the purchasing entity wrong isn’t something that’s always easy (or cheap) to fix later.

We recently had a buyer come to us after signing a contract through a trust structure… except the entity listed on the contract didn’t actually exist 😬

Thankfully, we were able to help avoid additional duty, but it could have gone very differently. In some situations, changing the buyer after signing can trigger reassessment by RevenueWA and potentially even double duty.

This is especially important for:
🏡 Trust purchases
🏡 Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF) purchases
🏡 Company structures
🏡 Buyers receiving interstate advice that doesn’t align with WA rules

In a recent blog, I've broken down some common mistakes we see, the SMSF “chicken and egg” problem, and why getting advice early matters so much!

🔗 Read it here ➡️ https://www.northshoreconvey.com.au/post/buying-a-property-in-a-trust-in-wa-what-can-go-wrong

Feeling extra grateful this Mother’s Day 🥰One of the biggest reasons I started North Shore Conveyancing was to build a l...
09/05/2026

Feeling extra grateful this Mother’s Day 🥰

One of the biggest reasons I started North Shore Conveyancing was to build a life where I could do work I genuinely love *and* still be there for the important things - the parent help mornings, sick days, assemblies, P&C meetings, and all the little moments in between.

Running a business and raising young kids is definitely a juggle some days, but I feel incredibly lucky to have created something that allows me to be present for both my clients and my family. But none of it would be possible without the support of my amazing mum and mother-in-law, who help out in more ways than I could ever count. We’re very lucky to have them 🫶

To all the mums, working mums, grandmothers, mother figures, and support people out there - Happy Mother’s Day!

TL;DR: Conveyancer = Settlement Agent 😅Conveyancer is more of an eastern states' term that’s becoming increasingly commo...
06/05/2026

TL;DR: Conveyancer = Settlement Agent 😅

Conveyancer is more of an eastern states' term that’s becoming increasingly common here in WA. Traditionally over here, we’ve used the term 'settlement agent' instead.

So yes… when I say I’m a conveyancer, I sometimes get a slightly confused look 😕
But the second I say 'settlement agent', everyone suddenly knows exactly what I mean 😂

At the end of the day, both terms refer to professionals who help guide buyers and sellers through the legal and administrative side of a property transaction (from even before you sign the contract, right through to settlement day).

Just one of those funny little WA vs eastern states differences!

Find out more about the role of a settlement agent over on my blog 👇
🔗 https://www.northshoreconvey.com.au/post/what-is-a-conveyancer-and-why-you-ll-be-glad-you-hired-one

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