We come to them. Appointments are arranged directly with your client at a time and place that suits — no need for you to coordinate travel or for your client to visit our office. If they're genuinely unable to attend in person, let us know the circumstances and we'll advise on the compliant alternative available under the current standard.
Our standard rate is a fixed $99 per appointment. Importantly, we bill you directly, not your client — so there's no awkward pass-through invoice and no surprise for the person you're referring to us.
It must be conducted face-to-face by an authorised person — a solicitor, conveyancer, Australia Post identity verification officer, or other approved agent — not a courier or unqualified third party. We conduct VOI, VOA and Client Authority interviews ourselves, so the process stays in the hands of an industry professional from start to finish.
Verification of Identity is a mandatory check under national conveyancing standards (ARNECC), designed to confirm that the person signing property documents is genuinely who they say they are — a safeguard against identity fraud and fraudulent transfers. It applies to anyone signing a mortgage, transfer, or related document, whether you're a buyer, seller, or borrower.
Your conveyancer, the vendor's conveyancer, and (if applicable) both parties' banks meet to exchange the transfer documents and settlement funds, and the transfer is lodged at the Lands Titles Office to register you as the new owner. You don't need to attend in person — we handle the whole exchange and let you know the moment it's confirmed, so you can arrange keys and collect them.
Generally yes, for most private treaty residential purchases — but it doesn't apply in every situation, and the rules differ for auctions. Because this depends on how you're buying and the specifics of your contract, it's worth confirming your exact position with us before you sign, rather than relying on a general rule of thumb.
The Form 1 is the vendor's legally required disclosure statement, covering things like the title, any encumbrances, rates and charges, and specific details about the property. We check every Form 1 against the actual title and contract terms, because if the vendor gets it wrong or leaves something out, it can affect your rights as a purchaser.
Before you sign the contract, if at all possible. A conveyancer can review the contract and Form 1 and flag anything concerning — an easement, an unexpected encumbrance, a condition that doesn't protect you — while you still have room to negotiate or walk away. Speaking to us costs nothing to ask.
Funds are released once settlement is confirmed at the Lands Titles Office, typically the same day. We bank or deliver your proceeds promptly afterward, along with a full settlement statement and trust account reconciliation so you can see exactly how the final figure was calculated.
Occasionally settlement doesn't happen on the booked day, usually because of the purchaser's finance or a documentation hold-up on either side. If that happens, we liaise directly with your bank and the purchaser's conveyancer on any penalty interest, arrange licence-to-occupy documentation if needed, and rebook and recalculate your settlement figures — you're kept informed at every step, not left to chase updates.
In South Australia, vendors must provide a Form 1 disclosure statement, which sets out key information about the property, the title, and the contract before a buyer signs. We prepare this for you, along with the transfer, discharge of mortgage (if applicable), and settlement statement — you don't need to source or draft any of it yourself.
Before you sign anything or list with an agent, ideally. Engaging us early means your Form 1 (vendor's disclosure statement) and title searches are ready before a buyer makes an offer, which avoids delays once you're under contract and gives you confidence in what you're disclosing.
Both can legally handle property settlements in South Australia, but a licensed conveyancer specialises exclusively in property, business and estate transfers. That focus means dedicated attention to your file rather than one matter among a broader legal caseload — and typically a more cost-effective fee for a standard settlement.
Most residential settlements in South Australia take between 4 and 8 weeks from contract signing, though the exact timeframe is set out in your contract of sale and can be shorter or longer depending on finance approval, special conditions, and whether the transaction is part of a chain. We diarise every key date the moment we're engaged so nothing slips.
A conveyancer manages the legal transfer of property ownership from one party to another. That covers reviewing and preparing contracts, running title and government searches, checking for anything that could affect your ownership (easements, caveats, encumbrances), liaising with your bank or the other party's representative, and attending settlement to make sure funds and documents change hands correctly. Our job is to catch problems before they become expensive ones.
