CEO's Message Feb 2019

As we move rapidly into the new year, I notice a lot of For Sale signs going up - and quite a few sold ones too!

This is good news. However, when it comes to actually making these sales a reality and registering change of ownership with the deeds office, all the excitement can give way to a huge amount of stress. From both an estate agent and a home owner's point of view, I can attest to the fact that having a good conveyancer on board is a must.
However, choosing the right one is not as easy as it sounds, especially for those who do not buy and sell properties on a regular basis.
At the outset, beware of using a friend or even a friend of a friend to process the sale of your home just to save money. Many of our agents can easily recall the many times that both sellers and buyers have been let down by good intentions and promises that are simply not kept.

The real challenge is how to find the right professional if you have no knowledge of conveyancing and no lawyer with whom you regularly deal.
Here a good track record is the best compass. Ask a friend or family member who has recently bought or sold a house who they have used or even your Tyson agent who regularly deals with processing property transfers to provide a short list of conveyancers from which to choose.

However, please note that, in terms of our code of conduct, agents can only provide advice based on prior business experience. Legally, both estate agents and attorneys are not allowed to "buy "business or insist that a particular conveyancer is used.

More importantly, what can you expect from a good conveyancer? He or she should not only be well versed in the process and even specializes in property transactions, but also be happy to answer questions, provide regular updates and sometimes even calm stormy waters should any of the parties involved disagree.

When choosing who will handle the sale of your property, there are some important questions that you need to ask: Does this firm list itself as a conveyancing attorney of do they advertise another legal specialization? Do they have a track record and can they support their claims with input from other clients who have benefited from their services?

If the answers are yes, then you will be investing your money wisely to make sure that the transfer of your property goes smoothly.

regards
Chris