Conveyancer—What Role do they Play in Real Estate? A conveyancer specializes in the legal aspects of selling and buying real estate property. They help to make sure that their client is meeting all of their legal obligations along with their rights being protected during real estate transactions. They will also help the title transfer and settlement process. Both the buyer and seller will need to use their services because there are certain obligations that both must do in a Contract of Sale. Some of the duties of a conveyancer can include: • • •
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Drawing up of documents—this is one of the main duties of a conveyancer and it covers all legal documents that are part of the real estate transaction. Buying property—if you are buying a home or piece of property you will need to hire a conveyancer to make sure that the property is transferred legally and to prepare all the transfer documents. Selling a property—using a conveyancer when you are selling your home or property is more detailed. They will need to prepare the Contract of Sale, make sure that any special conditions that the seller requests is in the final contract to protect the seller from any potential conflict later. The conveyancer will also conduct all the planning and title searches which are the two most important documents for the one selling the home or property. Legal advice—this includes giving any legal advice to whom they are representing, which would be the buyer or seller. This legal advice can include for the buyer advice on the conditions and terms of the Contract of Sale. For the seller legal advice can include making sure that the special conditions are put into the Contract of Sale that the seller has. Arranging the final details of the settlement—this is also for both the buyer and seller. If it is for the seller the conveyancer will coordinate a good time for settlement and on that day they will have the Contract of Sale ready for the buyer and seller to sign. If you are the buyer the conveyancer will check with the bank that is financing you to make sure that the funds are in place. For the buyer the conveyancer will also look over the Contract of Sale to make sure that everything that is supposed to be.
These are just a few of the things that a conveyancer does for the buyer and seller of homes and property or any general real estate transaction. At Quality Conveyancing Solutions, we assist you through this process in a personalized, friendly and professional manner, every step of the way. About the author: This post is penned by Micheal Duncan who is the owner of Morwell based Quality Conveyancing Solutions. They are the best conveyancer firm offering services in areas like Morwell, Traralgon, Moe, Warragul, Drouin and Melbourne as well. If you are look for the best deals on real estate Morwell then just call us at 0409 805 649 and we’ll do the rest for you.