City Peak Conveyancing acts for buyers and sellers across Parramatta, including the CBD, Westmead, Harris Park, North Parramatta and Granville. Most Parramatta work involves apartments, so the strata records and the building's defect history matter as much as the contract itself.
Parramatta has become Sydney's second CBD. The Parramatta Light Rail, the planned Sydney Metro West and the Westmead health and education precinct keep driving new apartment towers. New buildings bring off the plan contracts, and older ones bring special levies and repair works.
What we see most in Parramatta
| Situation | Where it comes up | What we check |
|---|---|---|
| Off the plan apartments | Parramatta CBD, Westmead, Granville | Disclosure statement, sunset clause, 10 business day cooling off, occupation certificate |
| Newer towers with defects | CBD and river corridor | Strata minutes for defect claims, the strata building bond, special levies |
| Older apartment blocks | Harris Park, North Parramatta, Granville | Capital works fund balance, upcoming repairs, by-laws on pets, renovations and short stays |
| Investors buying to rent | Near Westmead and the CBD | Existing lease terms, bond transfer, adjustments at settlement |
| Heritage and flood notations | Harris Park, the Parramatta River foreshore | Heritage and flood notes on the section 10.7 planning certificate |
Buying an apartment in Parramatta
Before you exchange on an apartment, the strata records should be inspected. They show the owners corporation's minutes, levies, insurance and any disputes or defect claims. A clean-looking building can still have a large special levy coming.
For newer buildings of four storeys or more, NSW has a strata building bond and inspections scheme. The developer lodges a bond and the building is inspected for defects in its first years. The minutes often show whether defects have been reported and how they are being handled.
Read our guide to strata reports in NSW before you make an offer.
Selling in Parramatta
If you are selling a unit, we prepare the contract with the required documents, including the strata plan and by-laws. Buyers in Parramatta are usually well advised, so a clean, complete contract helps avoid delays.
Wondering what it costs? See conveyancing fees in NSW.
Common questions
FAQs
Do I need a strata report to buy a Parramatta apartment?
It is not legally required, but it is strongly recommended. It is the main way to find out about levies, defects and disputes before you are committed.
What is a special levy?
It is a one-off charge the owners corporation raises for repairs or works that the regular levies do not cover. It can run to thousands of dollars per unit.
Can you act if I am buying off the plan in Westmead?
Yes. We review the disclosure statement, sunset date and special conditions, and explain your 10 business day cooling off period.
Do you meet clients in Parramatta?
Yes, by appointment. Most matters are handled by phone and email.
City Peak Conveyancing acts on NSW property only. This page is general information, not advice about your circumstances.