Are you selling your home? Deciding on a conveyancer for selling a house, land or other type of property is an important choice. For over 45 years, Eckermanns have been helping South Australians with their conveyancing for property transactions, so we know exactly how to help you during the process. We expertly handle any concerns when we are conveyancing your property sale, ensuring seamless transactions and clients’ peace of mind.
With the combined might of our conveyancers, property forms, and lawyer teams we have most of the processes and steps in selling a house covered, so you don’t have to worry. At Eckermann Conveyancers, we help our vendor clients with Contract and Form 1 (Vendor Disclosure Statement) preparation, Transferring Ownership, Complete Legal Documents, Contracts of Sale, and the finalisation of their settlement for the bank or financial institution.
Conveyancing services enable the execution of a conveyancing transaction, facilitating the transfer of real property rights, title, and interest from one legal entity to another when selling a house. A skilled conveyancer, such as those at Eckermann Conveyancers, can simplify the process by coordinating with your real estate agent, financial institution, and other relevant parties to ensure a seamless property sale.
As a reputable conveyancing firm, Eckermann Conveyancers excel in handling the intricacies of property development, land tax obligations, and lodging legal documents with government authorities and local councils. Our team ensures that the contract of sale adheres to legal requirements and that the legal title is correctly transferred.
Eckermann Conveyancers and the entire Eckermann Group have the necessary technology infrastructure, cybersecurity measures, and remote access capabilities to support clients worldwide. Additionally, you can access Eckermann Assist after hours and over the weekend for any questions outside of office hours.
Though we are the largest conveyancing firm in South Australia, we pride ourselves on delivering personalised service. Our dedicated client managers guide you through the entire settlement process, handling all legal work with precision and expertise. With a solid foundation in property law, the Eckermanns team provides clients with dependable, professional guidance, ensuring a smooth and stress-free experience.
The conveyancer cost for selling a house is usually no different from when you buy. You will however, require the preparation of a Form 1 document (sometimes called the Vendor Disclosure Statement) as this must be served on your purchaser whether you are selling by private treaty or at auction.
Professional fees charged by conveyancing services vary significantly and when you are getting quotes, it’s important to make sure that everything is covered so you are comparing apples with apples. Be sure to ask if there is GST included, document storage, verification of identity, document reviews or anything else additional over and above third party fees and the conveyancing solicitor professional fee. We have seen cases where these come as additional surprises at settlement so make sure you ask upfront.
Your conveyancer’s professional fee should include:
In addition to the professional fee from your real estate agent and your licensed conveyancer, there are other fees to consider when you are selling a residential property. In South Australia, you may also have to pay other third party charges. These can include:
If you still have questions about finding a conveyancer when selling a house, contact our team of experts today via the form and get the best with Eckermann Conveyancers.
If you are purchasing a property in South Australia for the first time and you have purchased a property interstate beforehand, you may be familiar with the concept of a pre settlement inspection. This usually occurs a few days before settlement and is a chance for the purchaser to confirm that the condition of the property they are about to settle upon is as it was inspected and with the same inclusions contained in the Contract of sale.
The pre settlement inspection gives the purchaser the opportunity to examine things like:
As we said, while pre-settlement inspections are common in some states they are not in South Australia. If you specifically require a pre-settlement inspection, this can be considered for inclusion as a special condition when you sign the Contract of Sale.
E-conveyancing is the process of conducting property conveyancing transactions electronically. It involves the use of digital technology to transfer documents including the property title and other legal documents between parties involved in a property sale or purchase. At the moment the main platform providers operating in Australia are PEXA and Sympli.
The main aim of e-conveyancing is to simplify and streamline the process of property conveyancing work by reducing the need for manual paperwork and increasing the efficiency of communication between parties. E-conveyancing platforms enable real-time access to relevant property information, including land titles, mortgage details, and other legal documents.
E-conveyancing is currently being implemented in several countries around the world, not just Australia. It is used also in New Zealand, and Singapore. It offers several benefits, including faster processing times, reduced errors and costs, improved security, and increased transparency in property transactions. E-conveyancing was mandated in South Australia in August 2020, driven largely by the global pandemic which saw the closure of face to face settlement operations.
In most cases, it is not recommended for a vendor and purchaser to use the same conveyancer, as this can create a potential conflict of interest. A conveyancer’s primary responsibility is to their client, and they are required to act in their client’s best interests at all times. If a conveyancer is representing both the vendor and the purchaser, they may not be able to provide impartial advice to both parties.
However, in some situations, such as a family transfer or where both parties are known to each other and agree to the arrangement, it may be possible for a vendor and purchaser to use the same conveyancer. In these cases, the conveyancer must disclose the potential conflict of interest to both parties and obtain their informed consent.
So, while it is possible for a vendor and purchaser to use the same conveyancer in certain situations, it is generally not recommended. Engaging separate conveyancers ensures that each party has an advocate who is acting solely in their best interests and can provide impartial advice throughout the transaction.
The length of the conveyancing process in South Australia can vary depending on a variety of factors, including the complexity of the transaction, the efficiency of the conveyancers involved, and any potential legal or financial issues that may arise during the process.
Typically, the conveyancing process can take anywhere from 6-12 weeks to complete. This timeframe includes the time required for searches and checks to be conducted on the property, the preparation of legal documents, and the exchange of funds between the prospective home buyer and seller.
However, the process can sometimes take longer if there are any unexpected legal or financial issues that arise, such as disputes over property boundaries or outstanding debts on the property. In these cases, the conveyancers may need to take additional time to resolve the issues before the transaction can be completed.
Overall, it is important to allow enough time for the conveyancing process when buying or selling a property in South Australia, to ensure that everything runs smoothly and to avoid any potential delays or issues. Engaging an experienced and efficient conveyancer can also help to speed up the process and ensure that the transaction is completed as quickly and efficiently as possible.
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