What does a Conveyancer do?
A conveyancer is a registered professional who prepares the legal documentation required in real estate transactions to transfer property ownership from the vendor (current owner) to the Purchaser (new owner).
As your Conveyancer, we will:
- Protect your interests;
- Be your advocate;
- Keep you informed at every step using plain English and not complicated legal terms, so you understand precisely what is happening; and
- Ensure you can exercise your rights and meet your responsibilities.
How much are the conveyancing costs?
The cost of a conveyance depends on several factors involved in the transaction, such as whether you are buying or selling and the type of property. Please call or email, and you will be given a no-obligation free quote, with all costs explained.
As a Vendor, when selling a property, what are the other costs that I need to know about?
- Final Loan repayment (payout figure)
- Fees and charges to discharge the mortgage
- If going through an agent: commission, marketing and advertising fees
- Prescribed statutory search costs: Section 7, SA Water, Land Tax, ESL, Council
- Rates and Taxes for the period that you own the property
- Conveyancing fees and disbursements
As a Purchaser, when buying a property, what other costs do I need to know about?
- Loan establishment fees
- Stamp duty – Click here to calculate the stamp duty
- Registration fees – Click here to calculate the registration fee
- Prescribed statutory search costs
- Rates and taxes for the period of ownership of the property
- Conveyancing fees and disbursement costs
Please call or email our office for a more detailed quote.
Does Savvy Conveyancing have Professional Indemnity Insurance?
Yes absolutely. Savvy Conveyancing holds current Professional Indemnity Insurance.
Is Savvy Conveyancing a member of the Australian Institute of Conveyancers?
Yes, Savvy Conveyancing is a member of the South Australian division of the Australian Institute of Conveyancers. The owner and Registered Conveyancer, Veronique Babczynski, retains the accreditation of Certified Practicing Conveyancer by attending and completing professional development training throughout the year and is therefore always up to date with changing legislation and practices.
Is Savvy Conveyancing able to complete my settlement electronically?
Yes, Savvy Conveyancing is Property Exchange Australia (PEXA) certified.
How much is stamp duty on a property purchase?
The stamp duty is calculated based on the purchase price.
Click Here to be taken to the Revenue SA stamp duty calculator.
What are the Land Services SA fees when I buy a property?
The Land Services SA fee to register the Transfer (the legal document transferring the property from the current owner to the new owner) is calculated based on the purchase price.
Click Here to be taken to the Land Services SA transfer fee calculator.
What are the Land Services SA fees when I sell a property?
It varies from one property to another and depends on what is registered against that particular property. Some of the more common Land Services SA fees that could be applicable are:
- The registration fee to discharge a mortgage
- The registration fee to lift or remove an encumbrance
- The registration fee to withdraw a Caveat or Lien
- The registration fee to change the name
I have sold my house privately. Who do I need to contact?
Contact Savvy Conveyancing as soon as possible to organise a Contract and Form 1 to be prepared for signing by all parties. Savvy Conveyancing will guide you through the transaction process from beginning to end.
Am I entitled to the First Home Owner Grant?
Several factors will determine the answer to this.
Click Here to be taken to the Revenue SA website to determine whether you are eligible for the First Home Owner Grant.
When does land tax affect a property I purchase?
Land Tax is only applicable when the property is not your principal place of residence.
How much Land Tax will I pay if I own more than one property?
Several factors will determine the answer to this.
Click Here to be taken to the Revenue SA website to learn more about this.
What is Title Insurance?
Title insurance protects your legal ownership of a property against losses incurred due to issues that existed and were not known to you at the time of your purchase.
Contact Savvy Conveyancing to obtain brochures on this great product.
My spouse passed away and I need to take them off the Title; what do I do?
Savvy Conveyancing can carry out this work for you. Contact us and we will advise you of the process and applicable fees.
What do I need to do to subdivide a property?
Contact a surveyor and Savvy Conveyancing to carry out the division work for you. The surveyor will organise the plan and the necessary approvals from the Council, SA Water and the State Commission Assessment Panel (formerly Development Assessment Commission). Once the surveyor has lodged the plan at the Land Services SA, Savvy Conveyancing will organise the necessary paperwork, obtain any additional consents and lodge the application with the Land Services SA.