Buying and Selling a property
When buying or selling a property, a qualified lawyer will help you as both a conveyancer as well as make you aware of dangerous legal pitfalls, providing you with an extra layer of protection and peace of mind.
At Byrne Law, we provide trusted property legal advice to clients across regional Victoria. Whether you're buying your first home, selling rural land, or transferring property, our experienced team is here to guide you through every step of the process.
Get a Byrne Law experienced lawyer to confidently buy or sell your next property. Contact us today on 0403 613 185.
What is conveyancing?
Conveyancing is the legal process of transferring ownership of a property from one person to another—whether you're buying or selling. It ensures that all the legal and financial obligations are met so the transaction is valid and binding. While you can do it yourself, it’s not recommended unless you’re well-versed in property law.
For buyers, a conveyancer will:
Review and prepare legal documents like the contract of sale and transfer of land.
Conduct property searches (e.g. title, zoning, easements).
Liaise with your lender and the seller’s representative.
Calculate adjustments for rates and taxes.
Finalise settlement and ensure the property is legally transferred to you.
For sellers, a conveyancer will:
Draft the contract of sale.
Respond to buyer inquiries.
Organise discharge of any mortgage.
Coordinate settlement and ensure funds are received.
Conveyancing & Property Law
We understand the unique needs of regional clients. Whether you need a conveyancer in Maryborough, conveyancer in Ballarat, conveyancer in Bendigo, or a conveyancer in Talbot, Byrne Law offers the local knowledge and legal expertise to ensure your transaction runs smoothly.
With over 20 years of experience, our legal attorneys are committed to delivering clear, cost-effective legal advice tailored to your situation.
If you’re searching for a property lawyer near me or a conveyancer near me, our approachable and knowledgeable team is ready to help. Based in Talbot, Victoria, we are legal law firm proudly serving clients in Maryborough, Ballarat, and Bendigo, across central Victoria, and Central Gold Fields with personalised service and practical solutions.
Our conveyancing services include:
Residential and commercial property transactions
Contract preparation and review
Title searches and due diligence
Subdivisions and property transfers
Rural and farming property matters
Contact Byrne Law on 0403 613 185.
Byrne Law have extensive experience with conveyancing and property law.
At Byrne Law, we really do practice law differently.
No big offices
No big staff wages
No big overheads
No overpriced bills, and
No hourly or hidden fees.
Just good lawyers, achieving great results.
We travel to you across central Victoria, and Central Gold Fields at a fixed price. We work your hours… if weekends work for you, they work for us.
Contact us today on 0403 613 185.
We know the law of buying and selling can be confusing. So we've prepared responses to many common questions about conveyancing, property law and more.
FAQs
No, you do not require a lawyer, however we recommend that you use one because conveyancers are not qualified lawyers and have not been provided with the same training as a solicitor. And so most conveyancers are not aware of dangerous legal pitfalls.
For no extra cost - and at times for a lesser cost - by using a qualified lawyer you are providing that extra layer of protection when purchasing or selling your biggest assets.
Want legal advice to buy or sell your next property? Contact us today on 0403 613 185.
No, these days all land property transactions are conducted in Property Exchange Australia or PEXA. PEXA is an electronic platform which looks after all e-conveyancing transactions in Australia.
In Victoria paper titles as we once knew them have been phased out completely with land titles now being held by electronically by conveyancers, lawyers or a bank (where there is an existing mortgage).
Need a lawyer conveyancer to buy or sell your next property? Contact us today on 0403 613 185.
We charge $880 for each purchase and sale of property plus disbursements.
Need a lawyer conveyancer to buy or sell your next property? Contact us today on 0403 613 185.
The manner of how you hold property in Victoria is a matter for the individuals. In short for a couple purchasing a property in equal shares they can do so as either "Joint proprietors" or "Tenants in Common"
Joint proprietors - means you both own the property as one, and upon the death of one party the property will vest or go to the surviving party by way of a survivorship application. The property will not form part of either of the party’s wills.
Tenants in Common - this manner of holding allows for either party to own a certain percentage of the property depending on factors such as the amount of funds allocated to the purchase price etc. One party may own 50, 60 or 70 percent of the property while the other owns the remaining percentage. Both of you own your share of the property in your own right, and can sell their share at any time. The property, in this instance, does form part of each party’s wills. (Also refer to Creating a Legal Will)
To get a qualified lawyer to help buy or sell your next property with your partner contact us today on 0403 613 185.
Yes, you can. We can assist with an adverse possession application.
The legal test sets out if you can demonstrate uninterrupted and exclusive possession of that land for the past 15 years, to the exclusion of the owner of that land. If you have been paying the rates for the past 15 years as well as treated the land as your own, for an example provided fencing and maintenance, these are all factors which support your application for adverse possession.
Unfortunately, the process is not a quick one and may take time, particularly if a survey is necessary. The time can vary on each application however from commencement to the final assessment can take approximately 3 – 6 months.
A fixed price cost can be discussed at the time of our first meeting, depending on the necessity for a survey, the size of the land, and whether the land consists of Torrens land as well as General Law land.
Want to transfer ownership or a property? Contact us today on 0403 613 185.
Do you have a succession plan in place?
We have extensive experience with succession planning for our regional clients. At our first meeting we can chat about the best way to protect you, your family and future generations, including:
How to transfer property
Re drafting your will and estate documents
Establishing Family trusts, and
Establishing Testamentary trusts
