What is the difference between hiring a conveyancer and a property lawyer?
Conveyancing is the process of transferring legal title (ownership) of land from one person to another. Licensed conveyancers are not always lawyers. They are licensed to perform part of the legal work associated with a real estate transaction provided it does not go beyond “conveyancing work” as defined in the Conveyancers Act 2006. Typically, a conveyancer’s role is to prepare and lodge all the legal documentation required to transfer a title or register changes on a title.
What does a property and conveyancing lawyer do?
While conveyancers perform only “conveyancing work”, property lawyers who undertake conveyancing work can take care of any legal work and provide any necessary legal advice associated with or related to a conveyancing transaction.
Buying or selling a property can be a relatively simple process if you have representatives who know what to look out for to best protect your interests. There are a number factors that need to be considered when buying or selling a property, some simpler than others. As property lawyers, we have a deeper understanding of the law and can provide you with advice on matters that a licensed conveyancer cannot. For example, if you are assisting your child to purchase a property by lending them money, we can not only assist with the purchase of the property, we can assist you with drafting a loan agreement and provide you with advice on how to best proceed with the matter so as to ensure your financial interest is protected. Or if you are looking to purchase an investment property, we can not only assist you with the purchase settlement, we can provide you with advice and assist you with setting up a purchasing entity that is going to be most tax effective for you. Our aim at Cahill Rowe Conveyancing is to provide you with all of the advice you need to complete your property transaction in one place.
Engaging a good property lawyer in Geelong
When a real estate matter goes beyond the standard conveyancing work or turns into a legal dispute, a conveyancer must refer their client to a qualified property lawyer for further assistance. Hiring a professional property and conveyancing lawyer at the beginning of your conveyancing transaction ensures you receive comprehensive advice through all stages of the property transaction, potentially preventing any legal disputes or sales falling through due to incorrect paperwork or lack of comprehensive advice.
Conveyancer costs versus property lawyers costs
Typically, conveyancers charge lower fees than property lawyers. However, conveyancers cannot offer the full breadth of services that a property lawyer can. At Cahill Rowe Conveyancing we pride ourselves on keeping our prices competitive with the local conveyancing market.
As experienced property and conveyancing lawyers for the Surf Coast, Bellarine Peninsula and Greater Geelong, the team at Cahill Rowe Conveyancing can provide the following services <link to Services page on website> in addition to our conveyancing services:
- Loan advice
- Loan agreement drafting & reviews
- Tax implications advice
- Entity or Trust setups
- Commercial property leasing advice
- Building Contract reviews
Complicated real estate transactions
If the matter becomes too complicated, a conveyancer usually advises their client to engage a fully qualified property lawyer. Save time and money by engaging a property lawyer from the start. Property lawyers have an understanding of all legal implications and legal issues pertaining to conveyancing transactions and at Cahill Rowe Conveyancing we consider a comprehensive list of matters as part of our standard conveyance. Cahill Rowe Conveyancing is an independent law firm, linked closely to the long-established and well-respected family law firm, Cahill and Rowe Family Law. We have direct access to experienced Geelong and Ocean Grove lawyers obtaining answers or insights to legal matters.
As trusted property and conveyancing lawyers based in Geelong, the Cahill Rowe Conveyancing team are familiar with the Surf Coast, Bellarine Peninsula and Greater Geelong regions providing expert advice and counsel before you buy or sell a home or commercial property.
No-obligation pre-purchase property advice
At Cahill Rowe Conveyancing we believe it is imperative to get advice early in your property purchase which is why we offer free no-obligation, pre-contractual advice. We review your Contract and Section 32 Vendor Statement, to ensure your best interests are protected while explaining the often confusing documents in plain English. We aim to ensure that you understand your rights and obligations under a purchase contract.
Knowledgeable property transfer experts
If you are looking for a knowledgeable conveyancing and property law expert in Anglesea or Portarlington regions, look no further than Cahill Rowe Conveyancing. We will walk you through each step of the property transaction, ensuring you are well informed and understand your rights and obligations should you enter into a property contract. From pre-purchase advice to loan advice, to Contract and Section 32 Vendor Statement reviews, to the tax implications associated with your commercial property purchase including stamp duty explanations, Cahill Rowe Conveyancing has you covered.
Contact our knowledgeable team on 03 5292 1994 for your no-obligation consultation.
Servicing Barwon Heads, Geelong, Ocean Grove, Torquay, Anglesea, Portarlington, regional areas around the Surf Coast and Bellarine Peninsula and all of Victoria, Cahill Rowe Conveyancing are your full-service conveyancing experts.
