
The contractĪ standard contract for the conveyancing of residential property has been developed by the Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) and Queensland Law Society.

There may be penalties for failure to comply with these requirements and the buyer may be able to terminate the contract and recover compensation from you. If you are selling a residential property, you are required by law to disclose certain information to the buyers before they enter into a contract.

A real estate agent is not qualified to give legal advice on the contract, draft clauses or modify the pre-printed contract in any way. The real estate agent is responsible for obtaining the best price and contract terms for the seller. Real estate agents or property agents are the sellers’ representatives who receive a commission from the seller when the property is sold. Examples include updating your will or making an Enduring Power of Attorney and Advance Health Directive. Your solicitor can advise you on the need for special conditions and other legal matters which touch on conveyancing law. Solicitors are conveyancing experts who have been trained in this area of law and have the competence to guide you through a transaction to ensure your interests are protected.Īs each property is different, so is each conveyance. It is important to understand the different roles solicitors and real estate agents play in conveyancing. You have the choice of doing the conveyance yourself, but you do so at your own risk. Solicitors and real estate agents can assist you with your conveyance. ConveyancingĬonveyancing is the term for transferring ownership of property from a seller to a buyer.

To be confident in your decision, and to ensure that no avoidable costs or issues arise, seek the advice of your solicitor before you sign any contract. Buying or selling a residential property will be one of your most important financial transactions.
