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In short, both conveyancers and solicitors can help with buying/selling houses in Victoria, but solicitors are like full lawyers who can also advise on other legal stuff, while conveyancers just stick to property matters.
The difference between a Solicitor and a Conveyancer comes down to the qualifications they possess and the scope of legal issues they can advise on.
A conveyancer is a licensed professional who can handle the legal aspects of property transactions such as preparing and lodging legal documents, conducting property title searches and facilitating the settlement process. Conveyancers are not qualified to provide broader legal advice on matters outside property transactions.
A solicitor is a qualified lawyer who is admitted to practice law. Solicitors have a broader legal knowledge and can provide advice on a wider scope of matters. Solicitors can handle the conveyancing process but often also offer legal advice on other legal issues that may arise during the transaction.
A conveyancer’s sole focus is on property transactions whereas a solicitor typically handles a wider range of legal matters such as estate planning, family law and criminal law.
For more questions and concerns related to conveyancing, please don’t hesitate to contact Red Door Conveyancing at 03 8456 6797.
