Conveyancing & Property

Conveyancing is the transfer of ownership of real estate from one person to another. This does not necessarily have to be by way of a sale - it may be as a result of a gift, a devise in a Will, or a transfer to a beneficiary by a trustee.

There is a popular perception that conveyancing is an easy process and that anyone can do it. This is not the case. Property law is an extremely complex area and becoming more complex as further legislative changes are made, such as the ever-changing requirements for the Vendors Statement and GST issues.

All Lawyers at Sewells Larkins McCarthy have formal legal qualifications. They are trained academically and through experience in practice deal with and recognise the almost infinite number of problems and pitfalls that arise in property transactions.

The Sewells Larkins McCarthy staff are involved in ongoing legal education to ensure their knowledge is up-to-date. It is actually against the law in Victoria to give legal advice if not qualified to do so.

Lawyers are the only professional group for conveyancing transactions and have professional indemnity insurance in relation to their legal advice.

Purchasers are advised to use our lawyers to ensure a clear title to their land is conveyed.

There are many steps to take to ensure a clear and unencumbered title to the land is obtained. If a clear Title is not obtained, serious consequences will probably arise in the future. These difficulties may surface when an attempt is made to sell or borrow money.

Sewells Larkins McCarthy can also assist first home buyers in obtaining any Government assistance and provide guidance to families when titles are transferred to family members.

Sellers are advised to use our lawyers to ensure a clear title is conveyed and the agreed price is received on time.

From the seller's point of view Sewells Larkins McCarthy will ensure that clear Title is passed on to the purchaser, that the agreed price is obtained on the settlement date and in accordance with your expectations.

Where a mortgage is involved Sewells Larkins McCarthy will coordinate its settlement or discharge. They will liaise with the financier in order for settlement to occur.

Our Lawyers are also:

Experienced in land subdivision, commercial property transactions and body corporate matters.

They are also agents for the State Revenue Office that means they can provide in-house stamping of documents.

Selling or buying a home is a very important transaction - get it done by the professionals at Sewells Larkins McCarthy. They can avoid the pitfalls and ensure the process runs smoothly.

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