{"id":147756,"date":"2022-08-12T17:30:32","date_gmt":"2022-08-12T07:30:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/propertyupdate.com.au\/?p=147756"},"modified":"2024-10-19T01:34:51","modified_gmt":"2024-10-18T14:34:51","slug":"conveyancing-step-by-step","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/propertyupdate.com.au\/conveyancing-step-by-step\/","title":{"rendered":"The conveyancing process when buying a house [a Step-by-step Guide]"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re a first-time home-buyer or property investor, you might not have come across the term \u2018conveyancing\u2019 before.<\/p>\n

Likewise, terms such as unconditional, settlement, and \u2018cooling-off\u2019 period are also terms you may not be overly familiar with.<\/p>\n

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And even if you\u2019re a seasoned property investor, you would have employed a conveyancer or solicitor to assist your sale or purchase, in which case you still might not be completely clear of exactly what the conveyancing process entails.<\/p>\n

You\u2019re not alone.<\/p>\n

So to help, in this article, we\u2019ll outline the meaning of conveyancing, including what conveyancing is, what a conveyancer does, and why you need one, and also a detailed explanation of the steps involved in the conveyancing process so you\u2019re prepared when the time comes around to use one.<\/p>\n

What is conveyancing in real estate?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Let's start with the basics.

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The definition or meaning of conveyancing and conveyancing services is the part of the law involved with preparing documents for the conveyance of property<\/em>.<\/p>\n

In other words, it\u2019s the legal process of transferring ownership of a property from the current owner (vendor or seller) to a new owner (purchaser or buyer).<\/p>\n

Generally, a conveyancing transaction consists of three main stages:<\/p>\n

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  1. Pre-contract<\/li>\n
  2. Pre-completion<\/li>\n
  3. Post-completion<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    These three steps include any work needed when buying or selling a property, subdividing land, updating a title, or registering or changing an easement.<\/p>\n

    This can include assisting the transfer of ownership, including home loans and any other conveyancing activity.<\/p>\n

    It\u2019s interesting to note that conveyancers don\u2019t necessarily have to be solicitors, but they can undertake the same type of work.<\/p>\n

    However, I\u2019d like to point out that while conveyancers specialise in a title transfer, I prefer working with a solicitor who specialises in property conveyancing.<\/p>\n

    You might ask why?<\/p>\n

    Generally, conveyancers have detailed knowledge in one area of the law, property law.<\/p>\n

    On the other hand, solicitors have specific knowledge about property law but also broader knowledge of the law in general.<\/p>\n

    This difference in knowledge and experience is what commonly creates a price difference between conveyancers and solicitors, but when or if something goes wrong, and unfortunately occasionally it happens, in general, it is better to have a legal firm and solicitor working on your side.<\/p>\n

    What does a conveyancer do?<\/span><\/h2>\n

    Now that we know what conveyancing is, we can look at what a conveyancer actually does.<\/p>\n

    A conveyancer is the person who oversees, and manages, the actual transaction of the sale of a property from a seller to a buyer and manages the preparation of any legal documents needed for the transaction.<\/p>\n

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    A conveyancer also has to ensure the documents comply with legal regulations in your state or territory.<\/p>\n

    The role and timing of the conveyancer\u2019s work do differ from state to state but generally speaking, it involves preparing or reviewing a sales contract, home loan, and other related documents needed when someone is buying or selling a home, land, or investment property.<\/p>\n

    It might sound straightforward enough but there is a significant amount of work involved.<\/p>\n

    For someone who doesn\u2019t know the process and how to tackle conveyancing steps effectively, it could take weeks to find, lodge, and understand each individual legal document.<\/p>\n

    What do conveyancers check?<\/span><\/h2>\n

    And how does it differ for the buyer or seller?<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Obviously, every property transaction has a buyer and a seller, and they both need a conveyancer or solicitor to represent them in the conveyance process, and this should not be the same person so that there is no conflict of interest.<\/p>\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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    For a buyer, a conveyancer will do the following:<\/em><\/p>\n