What a conveyancer or solicitor does when you buy or sell property

Property & tenancy · AU

An overview of the conveyancing process for buying or selling residential property in Australia.

Conveyancing is the legal transfer of property ownership. A licensed conveyancer or solicitor will typically:

1. Review the contract of sale (or prepare it, if selling). 2. Conduct property and title searches. 3. Liaise with your lender and the other party's representative. 4. Prepare and lodge settlement documents. 5. Attend settlement and confirm the transfer.

Use the preparation checklist to gather what you need before your first conversation with a conveyancer — conveyancing itself must be carried out by a licensed professional.

This is legal information, not legal advice.