Frequently Asked Questions
What is conveyancing?
Conveyancing is the process of transferring legal ownership of a property from one party to another. Both buyers and sellers are required to have conveyancing done. Conveyancers are qualified licensed professionals that undertake all aspects of property dealings.
Do I need a lawyer/solicitor as well as a conveyancer?
No, a Licensed Conveyancer is fully qualified to complete any conveyancing transaction in Victoria. Conveyancing can seem complicated to the layperson, so we are more than happy for you to drop in and see us at our Bendigo office for a chat if you have any questions.
How do you normally charge the fees and costs for your service?
We get paid at settlement and generally do not ask for any fees or funds upfront (there are some exceptions). Should your property not sell, an interim account is issued after 4 months. Every matter is different, so we do not offer fixed price quotes for conveyancing. Discounts are offered to Pensioners and returning clients.
Why should I hire you over another service provider?
It's the old adage, you get what you pay for! Sure, there are cheaper low cost conveyancers than us but with Adroit Conveyancing you receive professional, competent, transparent and ethical service, and you always deal with the licensed conveyancer.
What experience, skills, qualifications or training do you have to make you the right person for the job?
I have completed thousands of transactions. I am a Licensed Conveyancer without any restrictions on my licence, which means I am accredited to act for clients who are selling or buying a business, I am a Fellow of the Legal Institute (Victoria) and a Certified Practising Conveyancer of the Australian Institute of Conveyancers (Victoria Division). Fellows of the Victoria Institute currently have the privilege of being authorised to witness Statutory Declarations and take Affidavits in Victoria pursuant to the The Oaths and Affirmations Act 2018 and to certify documents.
What makes your pricing competitive?
We run a paperless office environment in Bendigo, and have leading software and email correspondence and documents where possible. That keeps our fees and costs for conveyancing down. We don't order unnecessary searches and certificates, BUT we will never "go cheap" to get the job done.
