Do you know when to start looking for a conveyancer?
Do you know how to choose a good conveyancer?
This article addresses these two questions and discusses 4 pro-tips on how to choose a good conveyancer.
When should you start looking for a conveyancer?
Remember, you’ll need to have the details of your conveyancer handy before you sign your contract.
This is because, you:
- should get your solicitor or conveyancer to review your contract before you sign it; and
- would need to insert the details of your conveyancer into your contract.
The last thing you want is to rush into a decision at the last minute. For this reason, it is best to choose a reputable conveyancer early in the home buying process – preferably when you’re house hunting.
At One80 Conveyancing, we offer a complimentary contract review before you sign your contract and where necessary, we will propose changes or special conditions to cater for your specific needs and circumstances.
Pro-Tips
Here’s 4 pro tips on how to choose a great conveyancer.
Pro tip 1
Seek recommendations from your network, including your real estate agent and mortgage broker.
Don’t stop there though.
Do your own due diligence – check if the conveyancer that has been recommended has any Google reviews.
Pro tip 2
Shop around.
When you compare quotes, ensure that the quotes are like for like – you want to compare apples with apples.
Carefully check the inclusions. Ask yourself:
- Are the fees fixed?
- Are there any hidden costs?
- Do the fees include searches?
- Do the fees include GST?
- Are there any exclusions?
- Will I be charged if the contract falls through?
- What value am I getting for the price I pay?
Pro Tip 3
Remember the old age saying, cheap is not always the best?
Keep this in mind when you are choosing your conveyancer.
The sale and purchase of property involves a few hundred thousand dollars (if not more) so the price the conveyancer charges shouldn’t be the only consideration when selecting your conveyancer.
Remember, price is the amount of money you pay, and value is what the service pays you or what the service does for you.
When you compare conveyancing quotes, ask yourself:
- Am I getting value for the price I am paying?
- What value is my conveyancer bringing to the table?
- What does the conveyancing service do for me?
At One80 Conveyancing, the price you pay us gets you incredible value. The One80 Prime System™ is the value our conveyancing services pays you.
The One80 Prime System™ is designed to make your life easier so you can concentrate on the things that matter – planning your move and getting your property looking like the home of your dreams.
It is a unique nine step framework that sets out the conveyancing process for home buyers in a ridiculously easy step by step guide.
You’ll know exactly what we will do in the conveyancing process and what you will need to do. It’s also packed with powerful guides, meticulous checklists and cheat sheets all designed to make your life super easy.
Don’t know how to go about making an offer?
Don’t fret – the One80 Prime System™ has got your back. You get pro tips on what’s involved in making an offer.
Want to find a mortgage broker?
Check!
Don’t know where to find a building and pest inspector?
Not a problem!
Feeling stressed about packing and the move?
Don’t be!
The One80 Prime System™ is loaded with resources that will make the moving process painless for you!
Pro Tip 4:
Covid-19 has changed the way things are done. You want to make sure that Covid-19 is not going to affect your conveyance. Choose a conveyancer that has evolved with time – that uses technology to do the conveyancing process for you online.
Ask yourself, does the conveyancer do online conveyancing?
At One80 Conveyancing, the entire process can be done online; from the very beginning. Each step can be done online, including verification of identity and settlement.
With our user-friendly app communication with us is a breeze and for paper based conveyancing, you get updates in real time.
Using a conveyancer that can do the process online has benefits such as:
- saves you time – you don’t have to take time out of your busy day to come to our offices; and
- it is Covid-19 save as the process can be contactless.
Conclusion
Ultimately, your decision should not solely be based on price. Your decision should be based on a number of factors, chief of which should be value.
Ask yourself, what value is my conveyancer bringing to the table?
Will the conveyancer make my life easier?
If you have any questions about this article or wish to discuss its contents, please call 1300 080 569 or email [email protected]
Irfan Ebrahim
13 January 2022
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