Life is all about choices.
So, which one do you make when faced with a solicitor and a conveyancer?

People often see a conveyancer and a solicitor as being one and the same.

This is not true.

A conveyancer understands the scenario that surrounds the exchange (purchase or sale) of a property. They can affect a transaction that is purchase or sale related but not more than that.

They are not equipped to handle, for example, implications that may arise from sale such as tax.

A solicitor is a step up from a conveyancer

A solicitor understands the process by which a property may be exchanged – purchased or sold.

They also understand the legal implications that a sale can bring with it – such as payment of capital gains tax or payment of proceeds to a spouse or ex-spouse.

Conveyancer or solicitor – which one should you choose while buying or selling a property?

The truth is – it all depends.

If you’re a first home buyer, and the purchase of your home is relatively straightforward, then go with a conveyancer. They will understand your requirement and quickly and efficiently undertake it for you.

If your purchase or sale is complicated – involves multiple properties, an investment portfolio or a series of properties that are negatively geared, then you should be going with a solicitor not a conveyancer.

They will have the necessary skills you need to ensure your property exchange happens smoothly, efficiently and with no hiccups along the way.

Be part of something big, the way we are

Conveyancing Sydney is not a company that stands alone, by itself. It is part of a much bigger group – Platinum Lawyers Sydney. And while our core competency is conveyancing, if your property sale or purchase has financial or legal implications attached to it, we can foresee, advise and resolve it on your behalf too.

To learn more about how we can help you in relation to a purchase of sale you plan to make, please call us on (02) 8084 2764 or send us your enquiry using the enquiry form provided.