Conveyancing is the term given to describe the process involved in transferring property.

The selling of the family farm, the purchase of your first home, or commercial premises may be one of the most important events in your life and involve the most valuable contract you may need to negotiate and complete. This applies to the sale and or purchase of any property for that matter.

If you are selling or buying property you need someone who can explain the process to you, and who can ensure that your rights and interests are protected and you receive your correct entitlements.

There are many areas of conveyancing that require specific attention; such as dealing with real estate agents, advising you on the application of the goods and services tax (GST) or availability of the first home owner’s grant, exemptions or stamp duty and capital gains implications and preparing or even just looking over the contract of sale and vendor’s statement.

While you could do it for yourself there are considerable risks associated in doing so. Conveyancers can provide advice in relation to matters of conveyancing and property law but cannot take the matter through to completion if legal problems arise. Whereas solicitors can also provide you with legal advice about conveyancing and property law as well as how it impacts other areas of your life and family such as wills, estates and family law implications.

At Joliman Lawyers, we take the stress out of conveyancing for you by attending to the important aspects of the transaction on your behalf and providing you with prompt advice on the details of your sale or purchase. This includes advising you on the multitude of extra costs that might be incurred by a purchaser under most contracts of sale; including stamp duty, transfer of registration fees, or mortgage insurance.