When it comes to buying or selling property, having the right legal help is crucial. In New South Wales, both conveyancers and solicitors can manage property transactions, but the question is: which is the better choice? While both can handle the job, a specialist conveyancer is often the safer and more efficient option for your property settlement. The main difference between the two is focus—conveyancers specialise exclusively in property law, while solicitors manage a wide range of legal matters, from family law to criminal cases.
The difference between solicitor and conveyancer can influence the quality of service you receive as a property buyer, seller or investor. Solicitors regularly manage multiple cases at one go, meaning your property matter may not be getting the attention it really needs. When you request an update, a receptionist or a paralegal will be more likely to respond to you because solicitors are usually in court or at another more important case. On the contrary, a conveyancer only specializes in property law. This means that someone is totally dedicated to your case and on hand to provide updates, answer questions and offer advice.
It can be very risky to choose a solicitor instead of a conveyancer. When deadlines are missed or finer details ignored, it can cost us a pretty penny in delayed settlements, penalties, and so on. A solicitor’s divided attention means they may not always get the critical tasks right, such as:
- Thoroughly reviewing contracts and what not to miss out on key details later down the track.
- Things like cooling-off periods or settlement dates must be managed accurately to avoid penalties.
- Settlement delays and disputes are caused by incorrect calculation of figures.
On the flip side, a specialized conveyancer tackles these daily tasks. They ensure all goes according to plan and in a timely manner. The purpose of these repetitive legal practices is to build a degree of certainty and procedural competence that many generalist solicitors do not possess.
We know how important property transaction is at Flash Conveyancing. Our property transaction team covers the entirety of New South Wales and is directed by Julian and Renee. Our experienced and knowledgeable team has been dealing with local councils such as Blacktown, Hawkesbury, Blue Mountains, The Hills, Hornsby and Parramatta for over 13 years. So, we ensure every settlement takes on a personal touch. Flash Conveyancing can handle your matter expertly no matter whether you are buying, selling or investing. With expertise in property law, we are ensuring smooth settlement always.
