Jules Lewin

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jules@charthill.com.au

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I was admitted as a lawyer in South Africa in 1980 and migrated to Australia in 2003, where I purchased a settlement agency and established a law firm after being admitted as a solicitor in Australia in 2004. My current firm, Charthill Legal, was established in June 2009 and has grown to be a boutique commercial and property law firm. With over 41 years’ experience, I offer practical advice to my clients which is outcome based and at reasonable rates. My areas of practice are property settlement, commercial contracts, leases, wills and probate, and consumer law. In 2014, I published a book “Legal Eagle: A Guide to Buying Property without the Legalese”. I am Chair of the Belmont Enterprise Centre (which provides business advice to small businesses) and I also assist the Cancer Council in preparing Wills pro bono for people living with cancer.

Solving the mysteries of the settlement process: Part 3

Jules Lewin explores some of the finer details of settlement such as insurance and Titles

Solving the mysteries of the settlement process: Part 2

Jules Lewin delves into settlement questions such as: When am I entitled to possession?
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Solving the mysteries of the settlement process: Part 1

Jules Lewin delves into some of the big questions including: When do you get the keys?
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What is a reverse mortgage?

Only a few lenders offer this arrangement, with payment made upon the death or sale of property
legal advice

Avoiding problems when dealing with unknown parties

Do due diligence before entering into contracts with other parties to avoid any problems advises Jules Lewin
Mortgage brokers dominate market

Choosing a mortgage broker from a settlement agent’s perspective

Jules Lewin provides some tips
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Retaining your property records and using the correct entity

Jules Lewin has tips on keeping records upon the purchase of a property
Will and Testament

Using trusts in your will

Important to ensure your property is managed professionally, notes lawyer Jules Lewin
Will and Testament

Why make a will?

Property needs to be clearly defined in a will, writes Jules Lewin
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The contract to purchase property in WA

Jules Lewin breaks down the elements of property contracts

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