Conveyancing

If you are buying or selling a house, you will be engaging in the process of conveyancing. There are a number of things that you should consider when you are buying or selling a house.

What is Conveyancing?

This is the technical legal term for buying or selling a house. The meaning of convey refers to the movement of the title to the property form one person or legal entity to another. For many people the purchase of a family home will be the largest transaction which they ever conduct on a personal level and there needs to be great care taken to ensure that all of the elements of a contract are in order and you need a professional to examine a contract to ensure that there are not any terms of the contract which are seriously prejudicial to your interests.

A conveyancing lawyer or solicitor can assist you with the legal aspects of conveyancing

Do I need a lawyer or a solicitor?

The short answer is that no, it is not essential for you to have a solicitor to conduct a property transaction. However, it is certainly advisable. If you, for instance, were feeling sick and you had a very bad headache it is possible that you could get over it without the assistance of a doctor. However, a doctor would certainly be able to provide you with assistance and advice in relation to the problems that you are experiencing, suggest appropriate solutions to your problem and be a person experienced in such matters who can help you get back to full health. Sometimes a conveyancing solicitor can be a bit like this with helping you to navigate the complex maze of procedures, requirements and dangers involved in property transactions which can all mean that the process is much smoother for you and does not expose you to risk in relation to your biggest asset.

Recent Legal Information

Conveyancing - Home Loan Applications Increasing

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Sydney Conveyancing Tipped to See Record Prices

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More property conveyancing needed to keep pace with Sydney

The New South Wales Government has realeased a plan which indicates that Sydney will need 770,000 more homes, 50 percent more than the current accomodation levels in the city. According to projections, an extra 1.7 million people will flow into Sydney over the next 25 years, with many living in smaller...more legal information

Interest Rates, Conveyancing and Buying a House

Why are interest rates important? From the perspective of a person with a mortgage, interest rates are extremely important because they determine the amount of money which needs to be paid back on a variable interest rate loan. Australia is a country where mortgages are one of the main draws on household...more legal information

Free Stamp Duty for New Home Builders

In New South Wales, From 1 July 2010, transfer duty exemptions and concessions are available for certain new home purchases, off the plan purchases, and vacant land purchases on which a home will be built within a specified time. We have the application forms for obtaining this benfit available on...more legal information

Tips on buying and financing property from a legal perspective

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New South Wales Business Property Lease

If you are a landlord in NSW, a New South Wales Business property lease is a an essential document which can be used to protect your interests. There is a very specific application of a lease document to business premises in New South Wales because of the legislation which surrounds leases in New South...more legal information

Tenancy agreement for furnished holiday house or flat

A Tenancy agreement for furnished holiday house or flat can be a very useful tool if you want to rent out your investment property or if you are going overseas and you need to rent out your property to continue to pay your mortgage which you are gone. The document contains a series of features which...more legal information

Changes to the law of Conveyancing and Caveats

The recent High Court Case of Black v Garnock [2007] HCA 31 has led to a change in the way that conveyancing practice is likely to occur in the future. The facts of the case were that a conveyance was being performed between a purchaser and a vendor. The day that the settlement occured, a writ of...more legal information

Conveyancing and Housing Affordability in Sydney

Sydney home buyers have experienced a crisis in housing affordability with the average house price outstripping average incomes to a point where many people do not have access to adequate housing because of their inability to get a mortgage or even afford the rental price hikes. There have been similar...more legal information

Where can I get cheap conveyancing?

What are the price ranges in conveyancing?Conveyancing is a relatively simple and straightforward legal process. Many providers of conveyancing services have set prices for particular services. As long as the service you require fits the mould of the product and most of conveyancing providers have...more legal information

What is the difference between a conveyancer and a conveyancing solicitor?

A conveyancer is someone who is licensed to do conveyancing which is a very specific area of work related to the transaction property. in New South Wales for example, conveyances can sign on half of their clients in a way that a solicitor can in many types of property transactions. A condenser is often...more legal information

Legal aspects of Conveyancing - First home buyers grant

The Rudd government introduced a federal economic stimilus package during the GFC to reduce the impact of the crsis on the domestic home buyers market in Australia. In New South Wales the first home owners grant was reduced on the 1st of January 2010 to $7,000.00 becuase of the Commonwealth Stimulus...more legal information

Legal Resources

Buying a House? Contract Review Services If you are buying a House we provide contract review services for all types of property transactions. We also follow the transaction to settlement with you.
Chatswood Conveyancing We have conveyancing services available in Chatswood for sales or purchases. There are a number of very attractive elements in relation to residential and commercial property in Chatswood. I
Conveyancing and Home Loans What you must know about conveyancing and home loans. Find out about essential information for conveyancing and home loans.
Conveyancing and the First Home Buyers Grant Conveyancing is the process of transferring property from one individual or legal person to another. Obviously, this often involved with first home buyers. In every Australian state there is a program of first home buyers purchasing grants.
Conveyancing Artarmon We have conveyancing services available in Artarmon. Artarmon is an attractive place to buy a property and holds good capital if you're selling property.
Conveyancing Guide Yes, it is possible to do your own conveyancing. It is a relatively complicated, detailed and time consuming process which is normally best dealt with by a professional, but it is theoretically possible for a person to do their own conveyancing.
Conveyancing Services What can I expect from a conveyancing service? What are the advantages of a conveyancing solicitor?
Conveyancing Services for Mortgage Providers We provide conveyancing Services for mortgage providers. We understand the complication involved in simply getting a mortgage established or a refinance done.
Conveyancing Solicitors How do I find a good Conveyancing Solicitors and can a good Conveyancing Solicitor help me?
Cremorne Conveyancing and Property Law You can get access to Cremorne Conveyancing and Property Law services here.
Crows Nest Conveyancing We have Crows Nest Conveyancing services available. Contact us if you are buying or selling a property.
Fixed Fee Conveyancing Because buying a property is a big investment and there are a lot of costs associated with this, being able to get your costs down and control them is a big assistance with the process. Obviously conveyancing is something that you want done correctly because it can have a very large impact on you if there are mistakes in the process.
Greenwich Conveyancing We have Greenwich Conveyancing services available. If you are purchasing or selling a property we can assist you with this.
Hunters Hill Conveyancing We provide conveyancing in this suburb. Hunters Hill is one of the most attractive and desirable suburbs in Sydney.
Legal Aspects of getting a Home Loan Learn about the Legal Aspects of getting a Home Loan. It is important to understand that when you sign up a mortgage, if you cannot pay the mortgage back in all Australian states and bank can take possession of the house and sell it to pay the loan.
Mosman Conveyancing and Property Law You can get access to Mosman Conveyancing and Property Law Services here. We have conveyancing lawyers available now.
North Sydney Conveyancing and Property Law You can obtain access to North Sydney Conveyancing and Property Law services here.
Northbridge Conveyancing Our organisation has an office in Northbridge which allows us to provide highly specialised services to this area. We can provide conveyancing services on purchase or a sale in a property transaction.
Planning and Environmental Law Environmental Law and New South Wales Planning Law are interlinked and often it is very important to ensure compliance in development processes with these laws.
Property Conveyancing Property conveyancing is a small investment to assure the title to your most valuable asset. Although it is possible to do your own conveyancing is recommended that you have a conveyancing solicitor to help you.
Property Lawyer How to find a good property lawyer and what a property lawyer can do to help you.
Caveats What is a caveat? How do I put on a caveat? How can a caveat be removed? Can I get a lawyer to help me with lodging a caveat?
City of Sydney Development Applications City of Sydney Development Applications can be very complicated as this council has strict rules and regulations regarding development.
Commercial Leases Commercial lease should seem like quite a simple document, change to be quite complex. It is certainly a central to your business to have a lease which is workable for you and your business.
Hornsby Council Development Applications We have some basic information available for you here on the method of applying under the Hornsby Council's development application process.
Ku-ring-gai Council Development Applications We have compiled some basic notes for you on building in the Ku-ring-Gai Local council area and what environmental laws apply to this type construction.
Land Valuation - Valuation of Land Valuation of Land is subject to a legal process under the Valuation of land legislation in New South Wales. We provide legal advice and information in this area.
Mosman Council Development Applications We have some basic information available on Mosman Council Development Applications.
North Sydney Development Applications There are a number of reasons why someone might want to apply in relation to development in the North Sydney local area. There are also a number of rules and regulations at the local level, state level and in some cases involving commonwealth law concerning the legality of development in the North Sydney local area.
Residential Tenancies Act 1987 The residential tenancies act is a major piece of legislation in New South Wales which regulates the operation of the law of residential tenancies in New South Wales. Many of the disputes which arise around residential tenancy is are eventually litigated in relation to the terms of this act and the outcome of litigation is often determined by the application of this act to the factual circumstances surrounding the case.
Tenants Agreement If you are a tenant or landlord the law sets out certain rights and responsibilities in relation to a lease. Property lawyers can help with a tenants agreement.
Willoughby Council Development Applications If you would like assistance or legal advice in relation to a development application with Willoughby Council please do not hesitate to contact us. We provide legal advice, information and services in this area.
Property Solicitor A property solicitor can help you with a property transaction. Learn more about property solicitors.
Real Estate Lawyers Real estate lawyers can be extremely valuable to your business if you have any involvement with property as part of your business, which almost every business does. Also if you are a private individual, a real estate lawyer can assist you with any aspect of an investment property, a tenancy, or any other dealing you might have in relation to property.
Remortgage Conveyancing If you have decided to refinance a major loan, there is a legal process that you need to go through in order to ensure that the mortgage is appropriately transferred to the new mortgagee.
Selling a house? Contract Preparation Services If you are selling a house we provide contract preparation services. You usually cannot market a house effectively until you have a contract for sale prepared. We provide contract preparation services.
Settlement Agents Learn about how to find a settlement agent. What are the things that you should look for in a settlement agent and what should you avoid?
St Leonards Conveyancing We have St Leonards Conveyancing services available. Contact us if you are buying or selling a property. We provide a full range of solicitor qualified conveyancing services.
Strata Law The increasing demand for strata accommodation, particularly in Sydney has lead to an ever growing body of strata law and even lawyers specialised in the Strata Management Act and the incorporation of strata schemes and the operation of their by laws.
Strata By Laws Strata By Laws are a very important part of the strata managment process. If you have a strata dispute, the by laws will be the first tool of resolution.
Sydney Conveyancing We can give you access to expert conveyancing in Sydney. Find Sydney conveyancing here. Find a Sydney conveyancer here.
Title Searches A title search is used to check the register of titles on the official record held by the registrar general that a person has clear legal title to property.
Willoughby Conveyancing We offer conveyancing services to buyers and sellers in the suburb of Willoughby. Willoughby is a great suburb for families, and basically any person wanting to enjoy a location close to the city but also relatively quiet and secluded.
Wollstonecraft Conveyancing We have Wollstonecraft Conveyancing services available. If you are buying or selling a property in Wollstonecraft contact us.

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