Friday, 11 September 2020

Your Handy Guide to the Role and Responsibilities of a Conveyancer

 

Do you find the role of a conveyance lawyer quite confusing?  Do you believe when buying a property you don't need a lawyer?  If so, we are here to burst your bubble.  Once you are involved in the buying process, you will realize there are a huge number of negotiations to deal with.  So, it will be wrong if you don’t consult an experienced conveyancing lawyer in a bid to save money.  You will only end up losing more to correct the mistakes. 

After you find your perfect property or business, or decide to sell your property, you need an experienced professional to handle the legal paperwork.  Conveyancing is the legal transaction-based process for purchasing or selling real estate property.  The settlement process is a complex task, including various financial and administrative duties.  To understand this process, you need the best conveyancer who understands the process and helps in navigating the potential pitfalls.

Some of the roles and responsibilities of the conveyancer include:

    Compiling necessary documents: one of the essential duties of a conveyancer is to help the client prepare the legal documents.  If you are buying or selling property, a conveyancer will ensure all the necessary documents are present in the final contract.  This will help both buyer and seller from potential future conflicts.  At the time of the property sale, the conveyancer will ensure you meet the disclosure obligations accordingly.


   Legal advice: when selecting a conveyancing lawyer for conveyancing legal services, ensure they handle most of the legal work, making it easy for you to navigate the process smoothly.  During the sale process, conveyancers will ensure that all necessary conditions present in the contract of sale are met.  A solicitor should not be involved in making direct financial arrangements; they can facilitate the process by ensuring the banks receive the necessary documents on time.


      Arranging settlements: the conveyancer will come to your rescue in preparing the final details of the settlement.  For sellers, the conveyancer will arrange the appropriate time for settlement with the buyer's conveyancer.  The buyer’s conveyancer will coordinate a good time for settlement on the allotted day.  The settlement day is laid out in the contract of sale but the conveyancer will find the ideal time for both seller and purchaser.  The buying solicitor will arrange with your bank to ensure you have sufficient funds to make the settlement.  If you are holding the funds, you have to make them available to your conveyancer a day before the settlement to give them ample time to work on them. 

In addition to the above-stated duties, other functions performed by experienced conveyancing lawyers include:

 

1.    Adjust your rates and taxes.

2.    Attend settlement on behalf of clients.

3.    Search for the title certificate.

4. Search local authorities and government departments for all details that may affect the property.


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