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When you’re buying a home in Western Australia, you’ll eventually face a question: Who handles the paperwork?
In WA, you generally have two choices: a licensed settlement agent or a solicitor. While both are legally qualified to transfer property, they operate with different price tags and areas of focus.
The Specialist: What Does a Conveyancer Do?
Think of a conveyancer as a project manager dedicated exclusively to property settlements. Because this is what we specialise in, our processes are designed to keep settlements moving smoothly and efficiently.
The Focus: Managing the practical and administrative side of transferring ownership.
The Tech: We complete settlements digitally via PEXA, ensuring fast and secure processing.
The Scope: We conduct title searches, adjust rates and taxes, coordinate with your bank, and ensure Landgate requirements are met.
What a Solicitor Does
A solicitor is a qualified lawyer. While they can handle settlements, their training covers a broader spectrum of the law- from family disputes to litigation.
The Focus: Legal rights, risk mitigation, and complex problem-solving.
The Scope: They step in when a transaction involves complex non-standard contracts.
The Decision Checklist
Most WA buyers, especially first-home buyers and those upgrading, will find that a conveyancer offers the precise expertise they need without the extra cost.
- Conveyancers usually offer fixed, transparent fees for their services.
- Solicitors typically charge higher rates due to their broader legal expertise.
Get a Conveyancer if:
- You are buying or selling a standard residential property or vacant land.
- You want a fixed, transparent fee structure.
- You want an expert who works with WA property contracts and settlements every day.
Get a Solicitor if:
- There is an active legal dispute regarding the property boundaries or title.
- You are dealing with complex commercial structures or trust intricacies that require legal advice beyond the transfer itself.
- You require broader legal advice that goes beyond the property transfer itself.
In many standard property matters, a conveyancer is all that’s required. During the course of your settlement, if we believe specialist legal advice will benefit you, we’ll explain why and connect you with a trusted solicitor in our professional network.