Top Tips to Choosing the Right Conveyance Services
Are you looking to sell your residential property, or perhaps you’ve got your eye on a commercial property that you’re thinking about purchasing? Whether you’re looking to sell or purchase, conveyancing is an intricate, regimented and lengthy process that entails numerous legal processes, procedures, fees and formalities that must be followed accordingly. But first things first, you’re going to need the services of a professional conveyance attorney.
While the main role of a conveyance attorney is to coordinate the entire buying and purchasing process, a conveyance attorney is also required to advise clients on the entire procedure and how it works. In fact, conveyance services run much deeper than the above – conveyance attorneys provide the following services:
- Assist with the bond registration process.
- Calculate the adjustment of rates and taxes.
- Carry out the payment of incurred fees and put the deposit in a trust account.
- Deal with financial institutions, city councils, deeds and revenue offices.
- Ensure the bank has all the relevant information about the property in question.
- Inform the buyer of any incurred costs, such as stamp duty charges and payments.
- Prepare and lodge the contract of sale or purchase, and memorandum of transfer.
- Register the property with the land registry.
- Research the property and its certificate of title.
- Manage the collection and transfer of money.
- Provide expert legal advice and recommendations.
While there are plenty of conveyance attorneys in South Africa, it’s important that you take the time to weigh up your options. With numerous factors that need to be well thought out when choosing a conveyance attorney, here are a few tips that will ensure a hassle-free experience.
Never Hire the First or the Cheapest Conveyance Attorney You Find
Conveyance attorneys are property expert specialists, and similar to seeking the services of a plumber, dentist, divorce lawyer, chiropractor or heart surgeon, do not make the mistake of hiring the first or the cheapest one you find on Google or the yellow pages. Cheap doesn’t necessarily mean the best value. In fact, it could mean the complete opposite. Choosing the wrong conveyance attorney could add thousands to your fees, and it can even complicate, delay and ruin the entire process. If you want to find the right conveyance attorney who can offer you the right services, then do so through recommendations. Start by asking friends, family and business professionals. Getting first-hand information from someone you trust and respect will make the entire process much less stressful.
Qualifications, Experience, and Personalised Attention
Conveyancing is a multifaceted practice, which is why a licensed attorney who has passed the National Conveyancing Examination and has years of experience will be best equipped to guide you through the entire process. In addition to choosing a qualified and experienced attorney, if you’re looking for a specialist who can offer you time and personal attention, then choose to work with a smaller firm, rather than a large firm that could possibly treat you as just another number.
About Velile Tinto & Associates
Situated throughout South Africa, we specialise in the delivery of specialist conveyance services to an extended client base. While the entire process can be quite stressful, at Velile Tinto & Associates, we can make it a smooth and easy one for you. To learn more about our services and fees, chat to us today.