What does a conveyancer do in South Australia?

A conveyancer manages the legal and administrative process of transferring property ownership. This includes reviewing contracts, preparing Form 1 documents, coordinating searches, and managing settlement through PEXA or the Land Titles Office.

Do I need a conveyancer before signing a property contract?

Yes. It is strongly recommended to speak with a conveyancer before signing any contract. Early advice can help identify risks, explain conditions, and ensure you understand your legal obligations before committing.

What is a Form 1 in property sales?

A Form 1 (Vendor’s Statement) is a legal document required in South Australia that provides key information about the property, including title details, encumbrances, easements, rates, and other important disclosures.

Can you help with both residential and commercial property?

Yes. CPC Lawyers provides conveyancing services for residential homes, investment properties, commercial property transactions, and leasing matters across South Australia.

Do you assist first home buyers?

Yes. We provide tailored advice for first home buyers, including guidance on contracts, stamp duty concessions, and eligibility for the First Home Owner Grant in South Australia.

How is settlement completed?

Settlement is typically completed electronically through PEXA. We coordinate with your bank, the other party’s conveyancer, and all relevant stakeholders to ensure a smooth transfer of ownership.

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We specalise in residential and commercial conveyancing property settlements across South Australia.

Conveyancing is the process of transferring the ownership of property from one individual to another. Whether you are buying or selling a home, unit, vacant block, commercial real estate or rural property, our team specialises in all areas of Conveyancing for both vendors and purchasers.

Buying or selling property is a major milestone and it should feel exciting, not overwhelming. At CPC Lawyers, our experienced Property and Conveyancing team provides clear advice, practical support, and a seamless end-to-end service for residential and commercial property transactions across Adelaide and wider South Australia.

CPC Lawyers are here to help with all stages of property transactions.

Provide guidance around cooling-off periods;
Legal advice regarding real estate contract law
Preparation of contracts and special conditions
Preparation of Form 1 documents and ordering appropriate searches
Review of contracts, Form 1 documents and conditions
Provide a comprehensive quote, including stamp duty and anticipated disbursements
Clarification on Mode of Holding (Joint Tenants or Tenants in Common)
Commercial property & leases
Attendance of settlement at the Land Titles Office or via PEXA
Provide guidance regarding easements and restrictive covenants on title searches
Adjustments to the purchase price in regard to rates and allowances
Offer support for first home buyers, including the Stamp Duty Relief application.

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Our experienced Conveyancing and Property teams can assist you every step of the way with your property settlement.

Residential Conveyancing

Property transactions can move quickly, and small details matter. Our team works closely with buyers and sellers to help avoid delays, reduce stress, and protect your interests throughout the transaction.

Whether you are:

Buying your first home
Upsizing or downsizing
Purchasing an investment property
Selling a family home
Arranging a private sale between family members
Transferring property after separation.

Let us provide practical legal guidance tailored to your circumstances. We take the time to explain contracts in plain language so you can make informed decisions before signing.

Form 1 request

A Form 1 (Vendor’s Statement) is a legally required disclosure document in South Australia.

It provides buyers with key information about the property, including:

Title details and ownership information
Zoning and planning information
Easements, encumbrances, and covenants
Rates, taxes, and charges
Relevant property notices or restrictions.

It must be accurate and fully compliant with South Australian property law.

We provide a complete Form 1 service, underpinned by our deep Conveyancing and Property Law expertise, delivering end-to-end support that ensures your documentation is accurate, compliant, and ready for execution without delay so your sale proceeds smoothly.

Commercial Property + Conveyancing

Commercial property transactions often involve additional complexity, risk, and intricate details.. Our experienced property solicitors assist business owners, investors, and developers with strategic legal advice and efficient transaction management.

We assist with:

Commercial and retail property sales and purchases
Industrial property transactions
Development projects
Commercial leasing
Due diligence and contract negotiations
Business and commercial property transactions.

Our goal is to help you move forward with clarity while protecting your commercial interests.

Property advice that keeps you protected

Property transactions involve important legal and financial decisions. Our role is to ensure you understand your rights and obligations clearly before committing, and to help you avoid unexpected issues later in the process.

We can provide comprehensive advice in relation to Conveyancing and property matters across all stages of a transaction, including:

Legal advice on real estate contract law
Cooling-off periods and buyer/seller rights
Preparation of contracts and special conditions
Preparation of the Memorandum of Transfer
Cost appraisal, including stamp duty and disbursements
Property ownership structures (joint tenants and tenants in common)
Advice on easements, encumbrances, and restrictive covenants from title searches
Guidance for first home buyers, including the First Home Owner Grant and other concessions.

We're here to support you through every stage of your property transaction, from initial contract review through to final settlement.

We understand that sales and purchases can be complicated in nature. As your Conveyancer, we will guide you through the process, clarify any areas of the contract you may be unsure of and, importantly, keep you up to date on the progress of your settlement.

At CPC Lawyers, we bring together legal knowledge and years of Conveyancing experience in one coordinated team.

End-to-end property support
Experienced Lawyers and Conveyancers working together
Clear, practical communication
Residential and commercial expertise
Adelaide-based team with local knowledge
Responsive service focused on outcomes
Our Conveyancing services are fixed price with no additional hidden costs or fees.

Here at CPC Lawyers our team of Conveyancing professionals, are here to guide and support you through this often stressful journey. Purchasing A house? Selling? lets us help you settle with sucess and on time

Conveyancing is the legal process of transferring property ownership from seller to buyer. It begins when a contract is signed and continues through to settlement, where legal ownership is officially transferred. Conveyancing is expanding into the AML/CTF (Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing) space, requiring Conveyancers and Solicitors to assess the risk associated with each transaction.

A buyer’s Conveyancer/Solicitor undergoes the process of drafting the transfer of land document that will be lodged at the Lands Titles Office at settlement to transfer the property from the seller’s name to the new owner’s name. The buyer’s Conveyancer/Solicitor liaises with the buyer’s lender (if finance is required) and the seller’s Conveyancer/solicitor to ensure that settlement is booked in for the contracted settlement date, and all legal requirements are met. The buyer’s Conveyancer/Solicitor also calculates the stamp duty, Lands Titles Office fees, and provides the buyer with a settlement statement showing the exact amount required from the buyer to settle after taking into consideration any loans to be advanced to the buyer. The Conveyancer/Solicitor will ensure the ownership has been changed with entities such as the local council, Revenue SA, SA Water and any strata or community managers.

The main task for a seller’s Conveyancer/Solicitor is to initiate the discharge of any mortgages that may be registered over the certificate of title, or encumbrances required to be removed. The seller’s Conveyancer/Solicitor liaises with their lender (if applicable) and the buyer’s Conveyancer to ensure that settlement is booked in for the contracted settlement date and all legal requirements are met such as any pool compliance required or GST payments to be made at settlement. The seller’s Conveyancer/Solicitor will adjust the rates and taxes and provide the seller with a settlement statement showing the exact amount that the seller will receive from the buyer once the settlement is completed. The seller’s Conveyancer/Solicitor will also carry out the task of paying out any remaining rates and taxes associated with the property and ensure the ownership has been changed with entities such as the council, Revenue SA, SA Water and any strata or community managers.

A seller should first engage a Conveyancer/Solicitor when the property is listed for sale in order to have a Form 1 document prepared. Once a contract of sale has been fully signed and the cooling-off period has ended, both the buyer and the seller should ensure they have engaged a Conveyancer/Solicitor to start the Conveyancing process. In some circumstances, a buyer may choose to engage a Conveyancer/Solicitor prior to signing a contract or during the cooling-off period if they wish for their contract and Form 1 to be reviewed, or if they have particular concerns or queries about the contract they are entering into. One major benefit of engaging a Solicitor to review documentation, or act for you in a conveyance transaction, is that if there is a dispute or technical issue that requires a Solicitor to act during the conveyancing process, the legal issues can all be resolved in house.

Both buyers and sellers should have a copy of the fully signed contract and Form 1 with all attached searches readily available. Sellers should ensure they have the details of any mortgages and loans that must be paid out, details of any current tenancies, death certificates of any joint deceased proprietors or grants of probate/letters of administration if there are any deceased proprietors who hold the property as tenants in common. Buyers should ensure that they have their finance broker or lending manager’s details readily available if they are obtaining a loan to purchase the property and, if two or more individuals are purchasing the property, the buyers should be prepared to decide whether they wish to hold the property as joint tenants or as tenants in common. Both vendors and purchasers must provide the required verification of identity documents. This will also support AML/CTF (Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing) requirements.

The Verification of Identity (“VOI”) is the process whereby the Conveyancer/Solicitor must verify the identity of their client prior to signing any Lands Titles Office documents on their behalf. Buyers and sellers must provide an original and valid Passport and Drivers Licence. If there is no Passport available, then a Birth Certificate and Drivers Licence and Medicare Card is required. In the event of a Change of Name (such as marriage or separation), a linking document is required, which is commonly the Marriage Certificate (issued by Births, Deaths & Marriages). If the above documents are not available, Land Services SA provides some guidelines on other documents or ways to complete the VOI requirement, and we can discuss this with you based on your situation.

Our in-house Property Law team can review your contract before you sign. This ensures you have a clear understanding of what you are agreeing to, including any special conditions, risks, and obligations that may not be immediately obvious. If you sign a contract without having it reviewed, you may be committing to terms that are difficult to change later. This can include settlement dates, financial conditions, or clauses that affect your rights. While not every contract is problematic, having it reviewed beforehand gives you confidence that you understand exactly what you are agreeing to before it becomes legally binding.

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Clear answers to common questions about Conveyancing in South Australia, helping you understand the process, your obligations, and what to expect at each stage of your property transaction.

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Meet the team

Meet our experienced Conveyancing team helping South Australian buyers and sellers move forward with confidence.

With a strong focus on service and attention to detail, our team is committed to helping you navigate your property transaction with clarity, confidence and peace of mind.

Maddy Torquati

Conveyancing Manager

Francesco Lamberto

Law Clerk

Evie Beven

Law Clerk

What clients say

"I recently engaged Maddy and her Conveyancing Team at CPC Lawyers regarding a property purchase. The Conveyancing Team are professional, I was kept up to date with communication, and the process from contract signing through to post settlement check-in has been excellent. I would have no hesitation in recommending the Conveyancing Team at CPC Lawyers for anyone requiring assistance in the purchase (or sale) of a property."

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We recommend speaking with a Conveyancer early in the process rather than waiting for contracts to be finalised. Early advice can help identify potential risks, clarify your obligations, and ensure you are fully prepared before signing any documents.

If you’re ready to get started, book your 10-minute onboarding call with CPC Lawyers to begin your Conveyancing process smoothly. During your onboarding call, we’ll gather key details, confirm what’s needed to open your file, and outline the next steps so you know exactly what to expect.

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Conveyancing

We specalise in residential and commercial conveyancing property settlements across South Australia.

Services

Our experienced Conveyancing and Property teams can assist you every step of the way with your property settlement.

Residential Conveyancing

Form 1 request

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Commercial Property + Conveyancing

Property advice that keeps you protected

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We're here to support you through every stage of your property transaction, from initial contract review through to final settlement.

What is the Conveyancing process in South Australia?

What does a Conveyancer/Solicitor do for the buyer?

What does a Conveyancer/Solicitor do for the seller?

What part of the buying/selling process should I engage a Conveyancer/Solicitor?

What documents and information do I need to have readily available for my Conveyancer/ Solicitor?

What is included in your conveyancing service?

What is a VOI? What documents do I need to certify my identity?

Can a Conveyancer prepare my Form 1 before I list my property?

Can a Conveyancer review my contract before I sign it?

Do you assist first home buyers?

How is settlement completed?

Can you help with both residential and commercial property?

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How long does the conveyancing process take?

Frequently asked questions

Clear answers to common questions about Conveyancing in South Australia, helping you understand the process, your obligations, and what to expect at each stage of your property transaction.

Meet the team

Maddy Torquati

Francesco Lamberto

Evie Beven

What clients say

Get started with confidence with our expert Conveyancing team servicing South Australia ​

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Read our practical insights and updates on Conveyancing, designed to help you understand key legal issues, common property transactions, and what they mean for buyers and sellers.

Property Law “what if” scenarios

Buying or selling property In South Australia Series: What do Conveyancers do?

Top tips for avoiding a building dispute

Buying a home | Series three: The Big Swap - AKA Settlement Day

Buying a home | Series two: Getting the money ready

Buying a home | Series one: Deciding and signing

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Get started with confidence with our expert Conveyancing team servicing South Australia

Suite 1/227, 235 Unley Rd
MALVERN 5061

Monday - Friday
8:30am - 5:00pm

info@cpclawyers.com.au
Phone: (08) 7325 0219