Buying guide
What happens on settlement day?
What to expect.
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Settlement day is the final step in buying your home. On this day, your lawyer transfers the final payment to the seller's lawyer, the property title is officially transferred into your name, and you collect the keys.
Beforehand, it's crucial to complete a pre-settlement inspection to ensure the property's condition is as agreed. While you can move in immediately, planning for the day after settlement can avoid stress from potential delays like slow bank processing or last-minute property issues.
Your settlement day checklist
1. The balance is paid.
2. The key handover
3. The document handover
Your lawyer will have an important role to play on settlement day.
Is settlement date the day you move in?
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