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HORNSBY CONVEYANCING AND PROPERTY LAW SPECIALISTS

Whether you’re buying an investment unit in Waitara or family home in Wahroonga, a sprawling Dural acreage or commercial property in Pennant Hills, Stacks Collins Thompson are the go-to Hornsby lawyers for all your conveyancing and property needs.
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Tracey Hussey

Licensed conveyancer

Hornsby

“We are Hornsby locals as well as Hornsby lawyers, so we’ve supported generations of local families with their property settlements.”

The Hornsby and Upper North Shore area is renowned for its beautiful homes and peaceful bush lifestyle, making it the ideal place for families to live, work and play.

We know that buying and selling property can be hard. But reaching settlement once you do find the right property or buyer shouldn’t be. Stacks Collins Thompson are Hornsby lawyers with expertise in conveyancing and property law. 

We can walk you through the steps, help you manage any queries that arise and explain everything in plain English along the way, to ensure your purchase or sale runs smoothly.

That is why generations of locals have come to Stacks Collins Thompson for help with their residential and commercial conveyancing.

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    Residential and commercial property conveyancing

    Conveyancing can be a complex undertaking. Our Hornsby solicitors add value to the conveyancing process by considering matters such as searches, drafting special conditions and protecting your investment's position before settlement. At Stacks Collins Thompson, we believe that regardless of the value of the property, each transaction requires the same degree of skill and care from a professional legal advisor. As experienced Hornsby conveyancing specialists, we offer you peace of mind and an attention to detail well beyond any discount conveyancing service, including:
    • Acting quickly to strengthen your position as a buyer or vendor.
    • Assisting experienced property investors to maximise the benefit of market timing.
    • Conducting relevant electronic searches on titles, easements, covenants etc.
    • Updating you in real time about any changes in the law that may affect you.

    First home buyer grants and duty exemptions

    Buying your very first property is an exciting time and a major milestone in life. It can also be daunting to navigate the buying process for the first time. Stacks Collins Thompson are experienced Hornsby conveyancing lawyers who can help first home buyers with:
    • Navigating the buying and settlement process.
    • Understanding what First Home Buyer Grants and incentives they may be eligible for.
    • Applying for any relevant stamp duty exemptions or discounts that may apply.

    Retirement villages, strata and alternative title schemes

    Just as no two properties are the same, different property types can have different titles and conditions. Our Hornsby lawyers are experienced in helping buyers and vendors transacting on various types of property, including:
    • Retirement villages and over 55s complexes.
    • Strata title properties including units, villas and townhouses.
    • Alternative title schemes including community, precinct and neighbourhood schemes.
    • Commercial and company titles.

    Building development and government planning applications

    Compiling and lodging a building development application or government planning application takes time and effort. So, it can be both frustrating and expensive when delays arise. Having the expertise of local Hornsby lawyers, located just steps from Hornsby Shire Council’s offices, can go a long way to streamlining the process and ensuring your application is complete and error-free to minimise any delays. Stacks Collins Thompson can help with:
    • Knock-down rebuilds
    • Extensions and additions
    • House and land packages
    • Property developments
    • Subdivisions and rezoning

    Reviews from our clients

    Michelle Goddard
    I have been using Stacks Law Hornsby for a number of years and the whole team from David, Kay & Tracey have been nothing but amazing. Nothing is ever a hassle, all legal questions are answered promptly and with all required information. They are upfront and honest, they are always available and do not delay responses. To have support of a great legal team when you are going through life’s big challenges makes it all so much easier. Thank you to David, Kay & Tracey for being a wonderful team to work with.
    Perhaps Me
    The firm and staff have been first rate professionals.
    John Orr
    Tracey and Kay and team do a great job supporting and executing the stressful job of buying and selling property. They first helped our son buy his first apartment, then us in our downsizing. We had good advice and guidance along the way, always available for questions, and pro-active in anticipating potential problems. We're very happy with the outcome, would use them again (except we're not going to move from our new home any time soon!). Would recommend them to anyone wanting a responsible and supportive conveyancer.
    Peter Disney
    Have been dealings with this company for many years, many different staff, on many topics from conveyancing to wills and guardianships. I have been nothing but impressed by their level of service and professionalism and advice, exceeding my expectations where other parties have not. I highly recommend them.
    Scott Wilson
    We recently used Stacks Collin’s Thompson for a settlement.
    The service provided by Tracey Hussey was first rate, everything when without hitch.
    I would highly recommend.
    Jennifer Prowse
    A huge thank you to Tracey for her kindness, speed and efficiency with our conveyancing. Tracey is very professional, knowledgeable and we would recommend her to everyone.
    Kathryn
    I would like to thank Tracey, Kay and the team for working with me in the purchase and sale of my properties. I felt supported throughout the entire process and appreciated their prompt and thorough responses. Thanks again.
    Neil P
    The staff at Stacks Collins Thompson were very helpful and professional in their dealings with me in the sale of my property at Eastwood. Everything was done very efficiently, without any problems.
    Jeremy Claire Gluyas
    Mr John Gooley was an agent of our first solicitor, in the end we gave him the brief as his clear and concise advice, was what I needed to hear( if not what i initially wanted). I was shown why my second choice was a better option. I feel I received proper legal advice, as opposed to what the representative thought I wanted to hear. A good outcome in an otherwise terrible situation. Thanks John and David.
    Caz Holden
    I am writing this letter to express my most sincere thanks for the most professional representation from Trina for my case and helping me in my time of need and being compassionate. I admire your composure, work ethic and your excellent representation for your company. I will not hesitate to use Stacks, Collins and Thompson in Hornsby for any future work needing to be addressed.

    Kind Regards
    Carol

    FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

    Conveyancing is the legal process of transferring the title of a property (that is, the government record of who owns it) from one person or company to another. The conveyancer is the person responsible for transferring the title.

    No. You can go through a conveyancing-only firm. The advantage of using a conveyancing lawyer is that you have all bases covered in the event of a dispute with a vendor, purchaser or tenant.
    As Hornsby lawyers specialising in conveyancing and property law, Stacks Collins Thompson can look after everything in the conveyancing process, without you having to employ any additional specialists.

    There is no fixed time from when you enter into a property contract through to final settlement and payment. There are different parties involved and many variables, some of which can be open to negotiation between the buyer and seller.
    We suggest you discuss this with your conveyancer.

    The conveyancer will do various searches on the property in order to find out who has the title and whether there are any special conditions related to it. This could include easements or covenants over the land (for example, an electricity authority may have a right of way to access the property to maintain or repair equipment), or any boundary changes.

    After the buyer signs the contract for sale, there is a period of five business days during which they can change their mind and incur only a small termination fee. This is usually 0.25% of the purchase price of the property.
    In NSW, there is no cooling off period if a property sells at auction or if contracts are exchanged on the same day that the property was passed in at auction.

    Stamp duty is a tax charged by the state government when you buy a property. The amount will depend on the property’s value and whether you are entitled to any concessions, such as the First Home Owners Grant.

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    David Thompson

    David Thompson

    Solicitor Director
    Hornsby
    Phone David Tel(02) 9476 2788
    John Gooley

    John Gooley

    Solicitor
    Hornsby
    Phone John Tel(02) 9476 2788
    Sayesha Bali

    Sayesha Bali

    Lawyer
    Hornsby
    Phone Sayesha Tel(02) 9476 2788
    Justine Cavanagh

    Justine Cavanagh

    Paralegal
    Hornsby
    Phone Justine Tel02 9476 2788
    Kimberley-Ann Ashbee

    Kimberley-Ann Ashbee

    Lawyer
    Hornsby
    Phone Kimberley-Ann Tel9476 2788
    Reza Sedaghat

    Reza Sedaghat

    Lawyer
    Hornsby
    Phone Reza Tel(02) 9476 2788
    Mark Shumsky

    Mark Shumsky

    Lawyer
    Hornsby
    Phone Mark Tel(02) 9476 2788
    Christopher Morris

    Christopher Morris

    Lawyer
    Hornsby
    Phone Christopher Tel(02) 9476 2788
    Tracey Hussey

    Tracey Hussey

    Licensed conveyancer
    Hornsby
    Phone Tracey Tel(02) 9476 2788
    Kay Laird

    Kay Laird

    Practice manager
    Hornsby
    Phone Kay Tel(02) 9476 2788
    Ethan Brightmore

    Ethan Brightmore

    Paralegal
    Hornsby
    Phone Ethan Tel(02) 9476 2788
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    Why choose Stacks

    What makes Stacks different and why you should choose us.

    Stacks is the steady hand you can trust, the lawyers you know. The ones who care about where you’re from, what you’re going through and who treat you like a person, not just another case.

    With the attention of one lawyer, backed by the expertise of many, we’re the only legal provider in Australia that gives businesses and everyday people access to expert legal services through a network of reputable local offices.

    Legal challenges can feel confusing, even intimidating, but we know what you’re going through, we know the legal terrain, we view your case individually, and we can offer the care, reassurance and expertise to guide you every step of the way.

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    No hidden fees
    We’ll always be honest and upfront. We’ll look you straight in the eye and agree on a plan before moving forward.

    Deep expertise
    We know the ropes and our professionals have expertise specific to every legal situation—many are Accredited Specialists.

    Practical advice not legalese
    We speak clearly and directly, so you understand our advice and can make decisions with confidence.

    Network of local offices
    We’re local to wherever you are, and our offices are owned and operated by friendly, local professionals, proud of their communities.

    Real client care
    We genuinely care about our clients. It’s the core of who we are and has been since the first practice was opened by ER Stack on the NSW Mid-North Coast in 1931.

    Progressive practise
    We make the process easy for you with the latest tech to keep services cost effective—and you in control.



    We’ll always be honest and upfront. We’ll look you straight in the eye and agree on a plan before moving forward.

    We know the ropes and our professionals have expertise specific to every legal situation—many are Accredited Specialists.

    We speak clearly and directly, so you understand our advice and can make decisions with confidence.

    We’re local to wherever you are, and our offices are owned and operated by friendly, local professionals, proud of their communities.

    We genuinely care about our clients. It’s the core of who we are and has been since the first practice was opened by ER Stack on the NSW Mid-North Coast in 1931.

    We make the process easy for you with the latest tech to keep services cost effective—and you in control.

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