How to Find the Best Quality Conveyancer for Your Money

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  • Ensure they are local, if you are selling a property in Townsville employ a conveyancing firm that is in Townsville.  This can limit any agent fees that may be payable if you are to employ a non-local firm
  • Ask what searches they will do on your behalf.  Not all searches are necessary for every property so ensure your conveyancer explains what searches they are going to do and for what reasons (e.g. is it necessary to do a contaminated land search for a residential property with a house?, do they need to do a title search if you hold the original certificate of title?)
  • Ensure the Conveyancers only do what is necessary and no more.  No need to have body corporate related information in your contract if there is no body corporate involved in the purchase.
  • If it is a relatively simple purchase or sale use a conveyancer instead of a solicitor.  Sometimes solicitors can be more expensive and only need to be engaged in difficult and complex matters.
  • Ensure you disclose all important matters up front.  If the sale is subject to building and pest inspection and finance then advise them.  If not then let them know it is not a condition.  This can save you time and money down the track.
  • Be easily contactable and forthcoming with information.  If you know there may already be issues with your conveyance, i.e. pool safety certificate, building and pest inspection, be up front about these.  That way they can be dealt with quickly and cost effectively instead of leaving them to the last minute and causing allot of unneeded costs and possible delay.
  • Cheapest is not always best, consider any additional costs that may be added onto any quote given to you by a conveyancing firm.  No one like unexpected surprises down the track.  Paying a little bit more for a conveyancing firm with a good reputation and who is willing to answer any questions you may have not only will give you peace of mind, but may end up saving you money down the track.  (e.g. are they aware of any stamp duty concessions you may be eligible for, calculate the taxes and rates adjustment accurately)