Movest SafeSign – Terms and Conditions

 

Acceptance

By ordering a Movest SafeSign, you agree to these Terms and Conditions and confirm that you understand and accept the scope, fees, and limitations described below.

1. About Movest

Your review is provided by Movest for Base Law Limited.

  • Stacey Graves, Solicitor and Joss Orum, Legal Executive are responsible for delivering the service.

  • By ordering, you become a client of Base Law Limited.

  • Services are provided in accordance with the Lawyers and Conveyancers Act 2006 and the Rules of Conduct and Client Care for Lawyers.

  • Our Terms of Engagement sets out the standard terms (terms) on which Base Law provides legal and related services to clients.  Subject to any other agreement that we reach in writing, the terms will apply whenever you instruct us to act on any matter.  Your continued instructions to us confirms your acceptance of the terms.  If you have any queries on any of the terms contained in our TOE, we are happy to discuss them further with you.

2. What’s Included in Your BidSafe Report ($399 incl. GST)

The SafeSign check is a quick preliminary review of a standard conditional Sale & Purchase Agreement only.

It is not a full legal review. A full review and report will occur after signing during the due diligence / conveyancing process.

The review covers:

  • Key conditions in the contract

  • Names, price, deposit, and standard clauses

  • Red flags that could impact your ability to sign safely

Please note:

  • Non-standard agreements may take longer and could incur additional fees.

  • If you do not proceed with Movest for conveyancing, the fee of $230 including GST for the review will be payable.

  • This review does not cover tax advice, or other document review such as LIM/building report, title, or full contract due diligence.

3. Fees & Additional Charges

SafeSign Agreement Check: $230 incl. GST

  • Free if you sign up with Movest and instruct us to handle your conveyancing for the purchase.

  • Identity verification / AML checks are required as part of the sign-up process.

  • Full conveyancing for a property purchase starts from $2,400 + GST and disbursements, charged separately.

Disbursements may include title transfer, mortgage registration, bank fees, and PPSR searches and will be payable by the client at cost.

Hourly rates for non-standard matters or additional advice:

  • Stacey Graves: $450/hr + GST

  • Joss Orum: $350/hr + GST

  • Extra services: Charged separately (e.g., complex titles, urgent requests, additional searches)

  • Identity verification / AML checks: Charged separately

Payment:

  • If you proceed with Movest for conveyancing, the SafeSign fee is waived.

  • If you do not proceed with conveyancing with Movest, the SafeSign fee of $230 incl. GST may be charged by Movest.

4. Identity Verification & AML Compliance

To comply with the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act, we must verify your identity.

  • By ordering your review, you consent to electronic identity verification.

  • We will email you a link to complete your online verification.

  • Verification charges are additional to our quoted fees.

  • Verification is required before we can commence work on your SafeSign check.

5. Your Responsibilities

To help us complete your review, you agree to:

  • Provide accurate property details

  • Supply requested identification for AML verification

  • Respond promptly to follow-up questions about the property

  • Pay our fee upon completion of your matter

6. Limitations & Liability

The SafeSign check is a preliminary review only and does not constitute full legal advice or a complete contract report.

Documents are provided by the Vendor/Agent in good faith. Movest relies on these as supplied.

You are responsible for commissioning any additional reports (e.g., LIMs, building inspections) as required.

Please note under no circumstances are we providing any form of advice in  relation to the tax position of your transaction. Tax issues including but not  limited to Goods and Services Tax, Tax on properties (Brightline test),  Resident Withholding Tax or any other Tax related matter (“Tax”) are  expressly excluded from our services. We are not Tax experts and do not  purport to have any specialist knowledge in this regard. 

Accordingly, any Tax obligation is your sole responsibility and obligation,  and we recommend that as to your Tax position you should obtain specialist  independent Accounting and\or Legal Tax advice as it relates to your  circumstances if you are in any doubt whatsoever. Whilst a transaction may  involve the imposition of Tax and we may seek GST or IRD numbers or  related Tax information and/or prepare a tax invoice on your behalf, this is  solely for the purpose of advancing settlement of the transaction and is in  no way a representation as to the suitability or correctness of your Tax  position implied or accepted by Base Law Limited. Accordingly,  all liability in relation to your tax matters, payment obligations or associated liability is expressly excluded and you indemnify and hold Base Law Limited harmless in relation to your tax related matter(s). 

10. Acceptance

By submitting your order:

  • By submitting your order:

    • You confirm you have read and accept these Terms and Conditions

    • You consent to AML identity verification

    • You agree to sign up with Movest for conveyancing if you proceed with the purchase

    • You understand the SafeSign review is preliminary only

    • You agree to pay the $230 SafeSign fee if you do not proceed with Movest for conveyancing