From: John P
When I bought my last IP I had the conveyancing done through a licensed conveyancer. My friend insisted that I should have used a solicitor when purchasing property. I said why? He said because solicitors have more clout!!!
I would like to hear other people's view on this matter. BTW Here's my tip when dealing with solicitors or conveyancersEspecially to all you people purchasing for the first time)
Make sure from the outset that ALL fees are to be disclosed upfront otherwise they will start to say things like: Oh I forgot that because you actually need say, Certificate "X", we actually had to charge another $150 on top of the original estimate. Also make sure the costs are properly, clearly and accurately itemised. During my last purchase, my conveyancer got the secretary to do it in Wordperfect (For God's sake!!!!!)
It turned out that he undercharged me by about $240 (Serves him right)
When I bought my last IP I had the conveyancing done through a licensed conveyancer. My friend insisted that I should have used a solicitor when purchasing property. I said why? He said because solicitors have more clout!!!
I would like to hear other people's view on this matter. BTW Here's my tip when dealing with solicitors or conveyancersEspecially to all you people purchasing for the first time)
Make sure from the outset that ALL fees are to be disclosed upfront otherwise they will start to say things like: Oh I forgot that because you actually need say, Certificate "X", we actually had to charge another $150 on top of the original estimate. Also make sure the costs are properly, clearly and accurately itemised. During my last purchase, my conveyancer got the secretary to do it in Wordperfect (For God's sake!!!!!)
It turned out that he undercharged me by about $240 (Serves him right)
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