5 Questions to Choose your Conveyancing Professional in Queensland
The Conveyancing process in Queensland can be a lengthy and complicated procedure that requires in depth knowledge and professional legal guidance. As it requires the time and expert information to navigate this step by step process we recommend you engage a conveyancing solicitor from the moment you are ready to sign a contract. With the right legal advice and management you can rest easy with the trust that your conveyance is in the right hands.
At Horrocks Solicitors we offer friendly and dedicated conveyancing services to ensure your settlement is easy and without the confusion or stress if any complications should arise when purchasing or selling your property.
Here are 5 questions to ask when choosing your conveyancer:
1. Do you offer online conveyancing services?
Horrocks Solicitors offers the use of electronic or e-conveyancing with Pexa to allow you to easily follow the conveyancing process and ensure that your conveyance proceeds efficiently and with speed. Read more about e-conveyancing here
2. What is the difference between a Conveyancer and a Conveyancing Solicitor?
In Queensland it is only possible to engage a conveyancing solicitor to complete your conveyancing. They must be a qualified legal professional (lawyer/ solicitor) with accredited knowledge of the Queensland laws and the ability to attend court on your behalf should it be required. Horrocks Solicitors is led by John Horrocks, Brisbane’s most experienced and trusted conveyancing solicitor since 1996. John is a member of the Queensland Law Society along with his son Matthew Horrocks who also specialises in Conveyancing.
3. How long is the Conveyancing process?
Conveyancing in Queensland needs precise attention to detail and a thorough knowledge of the Queensland property laws. Whilst the timeframe can be dependent on time sensitive special conditions written into the REIQ contract generally a conveyance can begin from the signing of the contract to a finished settlement within 1 to 2 months. This time will vary if there are unforeseen complications or your contract requires additional conveyancing clauses to complete. Knowing that you have the best conveyancing experts taking care of your property sale or purchase makes the difference between a seamless conveyancing experience or a costly nightmare that leaves you at risk of serious financial damages.
4. Do you have insurance coverage for your conveyancing firm?
Indemnity insurance is a crucial requirement for all accredited legal practitioners in Queensland and especially essential if your conveyance runs into trouble. Ensuring you are covered and your financial liabilities protected is paramount in the purchase or sale of a house and land in Australia.
5. How much does Conveyancing cost in Queensland?
Horrocks Solicitors offers a free fixed fee quote of our conveyancing services. Read our breakdown of fees and disbursements including administrative expenses, transfer or stamp duty charges and any property or title fees here:
Signing a new contract for the sale or purchase of house and land contact the Horrocks Solicitors team today at 07 3013 2300 or email reception@rivercityconveyancing.com.au