Conveyancing

Specific areas of practice

In law, Conveyancing is the transfer of legal title of property from one party to another, or the granting of an encumbrance such as a mortgage or a lien.

A typical conveyancing transaction contains two major landmarks: the exchange of contracts (whereby equitable title passes) and completion (whereby legal title passes). Conveyancing occurs in three stages: before contract, before completion and after completion.

A buyer of real property must ensure that he or she obtains a good and marketable ‘title’ to the land; i.e. that the Seller is the owner, has the right to sell the property, and there is no factor which would impede a mortgage or re-sale.

All conveyancing transactions at Avesta Lawyers are handled by a qualified Conveyancer with direct supervision of a lawyer to ensure quality and the professional care that you deserve when buying or selling real estate in the state of Victoria.

The standard cost involved usually consists of solicitor’s professional fees, Disbursements and GST.