Conveyancing
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What is a conveyancer?
If you’re new to the property buying or selling process and have been recommended to work with a conveyancer, you may have a few questions, such as:
- Why choose a local conveyancer?
- What is a conveyancer?
- Why do you need a conveyancer?
- How much does a conveyancer cost?
- When do you need a conveyancer?
- Conveyancer vs solicitor – is there a difference?
- Finding a conveyancer near me
Well, you’re in luck. This extensive, but easy-to-read guide will help you make an informed decision about finding a trusted and affordable conveyancer.
Why choose a local conveyancer?
When it comes to one of the biggest investments in your life, engaging an experienced conveyancer who knows your area and local laws is imperative.
In terms of Property legislation in Australia, each state can be totally different in the way the process and conveyancing takes place.
That’s why we’ve only chosen trusted and experienced conveyancers that are closest to your area of choice. You no longer have to be confused by the many on offer all over google.
Conveyancing at a glance
When buying or selling a property, a conveyancer is just one (but important) piece of the entire property buying process. Although not legally required, conveyancers help oversee many complicated parts of your property transaction and prevent unnecessary risks, such as the potential to lose your 10 percent deposit.
In a nutshell, a conveyancer helps ensure that there will be no legal issues that could have an effect on your ownership, sale, purchase or use of your property.
Why do you need a conveyancer, and how much does it cost?
As mentioned above, it’s not legally required to engage a conveyancer. However, it is highly advised to hire a expert who can assist you through out the entire process. Having a professional who understands the ins and outs of property transactions can be the difference between legal issues or not later.
What do conveyancers do?
A Brisbane conveyancer can help:
- Lodge your legal documentation
- Lodge rates, tax and council certificates
- Provide title searches for your property
- Draw up your contract of sale (if selling)
- Represent you during the settlement process
- Represent your legal interests
- Help negotiate aspects of the buying or selling process
Conveyancer fees
The average total cost of a conveyancer may vary between $1300 to $1600 when buying a property, or between $500 to $800 when selling a property. Keep in mind this cost may vary, and we advise you ask for a transparent quote from your conveyancer before engaging with them.
Conveyancing fee cost breakdown
As a general guide, on a $1300 conveyancing fee, expect:
- Approx $800 in professional fees
- Approx $500 in search fees
What is a professional fee?
These are the various fees required to perform your conveyancing. Some of these fees can be used to cover their advisory, stationery, their time and overheads.
What is a search fee?
So what exactly is a search fee? Your conveyancer needs to discover, or do a ‘search’, to verify that the seller of the property actually has the legal right to sell the property. They will also need to discover whether there are any encumbrances on the title, or if there are any restrictions on how the property can be used. Search pricing can also be dependent on the nature of the property, location and council it sits in.