Conveyancing and Property Lawyers

Conveyancing is the process of transferring ownership of a legal Title of land to the new owner. This can be from a person or entity (e.g. a corporation).

A conveyancing transaction generally consists of three stages:

• pre-contract
• pre-completion
• post-completion

It’s recommended that you hire a professional conveyancer to conduct your conveyancing. This is due to the complexity of the legal work. Otherwise, you could make critical errors. 

For example, you might lose the property and forfeit your 10 per cent deposit. But, if you hire a conveyancer, if they make an error, you’ll be covered by their professional indemnity insurance.

A conveyancer is a licensed professional who specialises in providing advice and information about the sale of a property.

Conveyancers don’t have to be solicitors. But, solicitors or lawyers often provide conveyancing services.

It’s recommended that you engage a conveyancer whenever you are:

• buying or selling a property
• subdividing land
• updating a Title (i.e. registering a death)
• registering, changing or removing an easement

Conveyancer duties include:

• Preparing the client for critical dates during the buying or selling of property.
• Communicating with lawyers from the other party.
• Instructing the client on what actions they need to take.

A conveyancer or property lawyer oversees the settlement process.

While it might appear easy, most home buyers and sellers don’t realise how much work is involved.

Yes, legally transferring a property to a new owner is no simple task

If you’ve never done this before, it could take weeks to finalise the property settlement.

Are you confident you’ll understand the legal documents? Do you know how to lodge them? Do you have time to learn how it’s done?

If not, consider contacting Doyle Wilson Solicitors for an obligation-free consultation.

• Take initial instructions on the matter.
• Provide you with details of the conveyance.
• Liaise with your financier (if applicable)
• Liaise with the property agent (if applicable).
• Liaise with your accountant (if required).
• Conduct all searches and enquiries and advising you in relation to those searches.
• Prepare the transfer documents necessary to effect the transfer of title to you.
• Arrange for the execution of all transfer documents.
• Attend to the stamping of the contract and transfer documents.
• Calculate settlement figures, arrange and attend the settlement.
• Book settlement with your financier (if applicable).
• Liaise with you or your financier in relation to settlement funds.
• Notify the local authority of the change of ownership.
• Provide your accountant with all necessary information to complete all necessary taxation returns.

• Take initial instructions on the matter.
• Prepare the contract for sale (if required).
• Provide you with details of the conveyance.
• Liaise with the real estate agent (if applicable).
• Liaise with your accountant (if applicable).
• Conduct searches and enquiries and advise you in relation to those searches.
• Arrange for the execution of all transfer documents.
• Calculate settlement figures and arrange and attend settlement.
• Liaise with you or your financier in relation to settlement funds.
• Provide your accountant with all necessary information to complete all necessary taxation returns.
• Update you with settlement details.

• Are you a member of the Australian Institute of Conveyancers?
• What types of property do you specialise in?
• How much will it cost? What are your fees and charges? What will I have to pay at settlement? What other costs are there?
• How will you communicate with me and how often?