Conveyancing solicitors are legal practitioners who dabble in real estate and conveyancing law. As such, they are the go-to people when it comes to certain issues to do with land and property in general. You will need to engage one of the many conveyancing solicitors Queensland and other cities have to offer if your need touches on any of the following situations.
Selling or buying property
Buying and selling of property makes up the largest chunk of work that conveyancing solicitors handle. If you’re planning to buy or sell property, having a conveyancer onboard ensures that you undertake all the due diligence needed before the sale. The conveyancer will prepare contracts, sign them, prepare sale agreements and help with sale negotiations. They will also facilitate processing of new titles.
Subdividing land
If you want to subdivide land, a conveyancing solicitor will help to ensure that your new land plans are approved by the local council. A surveyor sourced by you or by the solicitor will draw up the subdivision plans first. The solicitor will offer legal oversight to ensure that the new plans are in line with the local council and zoning rules. They will also process the issuance of the new titles once the subdivision is approved.
Changing names on title
If you want to change the names on your title, you will need the help of a conveyancer. Changing title names often occurs after the owner has passed, when the owner wants to gift the property to another party or when the owner has married and now co-owns the property with the wife. Here, the conveyancing solicitor will prepare the necessary paperwork and have it approved. Once approved, they will apply for the new title on your behalf.
Adding/removing encumbrances
You may also want to add or remove encumbrances on a title. For example, if you want to remove a lien or an easement on your title, a conveyancing solicitor will file a request with the local land office on your behalf. The same goes if you want to request that a lien or any sort of encumbrance be attached to a particular property for any valid reason.
Dealing with property disputes
Last, but not least, a conveyancing solicitor is needed if you’re engaged in a property dispute. Conveyancing solicitors often offer legal advice, legal representation and arbitration services where conflicts regarding property borders, probate processes, conveyancing contracts, easements, and other topics are concerned. Thanks to their acute understanding of property law, they can guide you on how to seek legal recourse wherever such conflicts arise.
Dealing with any of the above property issues/processes? Consult a conveyancing solicitor.
