Why Choose Us
In the words of John F. Kennedy, “As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.”
At Skilled Conveyancing, we live by our commitment to excellence, integrity, and the highest standards of service.
Buying or selling a property is one of the BIGGEST transactions of anyone’s life and is stressful for most of us. We have helped literally thousands of clients over the last 30+ years make their journey seamless, joyful and a pleasant experience – hence why 86% of our clients come back to us for their next transaction!
Here is our summary of what our clients have said about us through the hundreds of Google Reviews, WOMO reviews, written and verbal testimonials.
7 REASONS why to use Skilled Conveyancing
1. Accessible Expertise:
Our team only consists of experienced LICENSED and SENIOR conveyancers, who specialise in all aspects of property law and transactions. With a combined 45+ years of experience in the field, we understand the intricacies of the process inside and out.
2. Personalised Service:
We understand that every property transaction is unique. That’s why we offer tailored solutions to meet your specific needs. Your satisfaction is our top priority.
3. Client Advocacy:
Our clients aren’t just transactions; they become part of our extended family. Many have trusted us to guide their children through their first property purchases. It is also why they have provided us with over 1,000 amazing reviews and endorsements across different platforms.
4. Trusted Network:
We’ve cultivated a network of highly recommended support service providers that we have vetted to ensure that any support you require in your transaction outside of us, can save you the time in searching for them and ensure you will get the same quality of care and service you get from us.
5. Awards for Excellence:
We’ve been honoured with many Business Awards for Excellence over the past 30 years which is a testament to our dedication to honesty and hard work.
6. Professional Recognition:
We’re not just recognized by our clients; our industry colleagues also acknowledge us as straightforward, friendly, courteous, and super-efficient. We specialize in managing challenges and identifying problems early, all while upholding the highest standards of professionalism. It is our job to create cohesion between all the parties needed to make your property matter happen smoothly and simply.
7. Family feel:
With 2 generations running this business over the years of operations, we consider our team like family members and hence our clients feel very welcomed and supported. We have 30+ clients where we have served 3 different generations of the 1 family, because they feel like part of the Skilled Conveyancing Family.
SKILLED CONVEYANCING
has been helping
Victorians buy & sell
property since 1990.
Whether you are buying, selling, subdividing or changing the name on Title – anywhere in the State of Victoria – we are here to help!
7 Questions to ask a Conveyancer …
You are most likely looking at this website to decide WHO to engage as your conveyancer and to determine who is the best fit for YOU.
Most people are looking for the cheapest conveyancer, because they are not aware of what an educated and experienced Conveyancer does for them versus what a low cost conveyancer does for them.
Hence, we have taken the time to put together 7 questions we encourage you to ask any conveyancer before engaging them to serve you in one of your most important transactions of your life.
1. What percentage of settlements does the Conveyancer achieve of “being effected on time” with PEXA?
We obtain this data from the independent company PEXA, which states the avg is low to mid 80%, whereas at Skilled Conveyancing, we achieve 95.4% and continually receive High Achiever Awards!
2. What extra security does the Conveyancer have in place, for your banking details just prior to settlement?
We use PEXA KEY, which protects YOU against phishing and fraud (backed up by PEXA’s secure communication guarantee).
3. What support and advice does the Conveyancer give you relating to your contract, and carefully worded special conditions?
We deliver one on one contract reviews using the filter of PROTECTING YOU from poorly written conditions and contract points that do not work in your favour and these will only cost you time and money in the short and long term if not picked up BEFORE settlement. Some of the things we look for are Building & Pest Inspections, rubbish removal, appliances are to be in working order, checking if the Vendor has undertaken renovation/upgrades and whether there are any possible cladding and balcony issues when buying a unit.
4. What property enquiry certificates do they undertake on your behalf?
There are usually eight (8) property enquiries that need to be searched in a purchase file. YET, not every Conveyancer searches all 8. We apply for all of them and check the Section 32 document in case the vendor has provided any of them to SAVE MONEY for you. Another enquiry that is often missed by less experienced Conveyancers is not undertaking a Company Search when there is a Company involved.
5. Do they offer you information in relation to:
PPSR – Personal Property Search Register – checking if someone has registered a security interest over personal property. i.e.. SOLAR panels, farm equipment if farmland – boats, machinery, etc.
Title Insurance – provides cover for a range of property ownership risks, ie. Illegal building works such as structures or renovations that may been carried out by previous owners without prior approval, incorrect title boundaries, Fraud, Forgery & Identity Theft (someone claiming ownership – adverse possession), Planning & Title Defects (non-compliance with existing zoning & planning laws) unpaid rates and taxes on the property which the insured is liable for as the current owner of the property.
MyConnect – Will connect all of your Utilities so your connections are ready to go when you move in. They partner with the best providers so you have 100% choice from their leading service providers in your area.
Caveat – To give notice that you have an interest in the property and protects you from any dishonest behaviour (vendor trying to re-sell, re-mortgage, etc.).
6. Have they explained the “cooling off period” with you?
This period is YOUR last chance to withdraw from buying the property – it is the very last stage that you have to withdraw from the Contract without major legal or financial consequences. Without knowing and deciding this, you could get yourself in a situation no-one ever wants to be in.
7. Do they provide a full settlement report for tax purposes?
Our Settlement Report is very detailed and is useful for reconciliation purposes and to hand to your Accountant/ATO if an investment property or required by the Government for obtaining a Pension, etc.
If you would like us to guide you more through this process, ensure your needs are always met 100% and protect you against the banks and other parties, then please enter your details below and you will have an expert Conveyancer contact you within 24 business hours.
Testimonials
“I would like to thank you for all your hard work, help and professionalism during my house purchase. I have no doubt that without you, things would not have gone as smoothly or efficiently. Without a doubt I will be a return customer when the time comes.”
“Just want to say thank you for the expert and hassle free way in which you handled the business of buying and selling of my properties. Being an older person, it presented a most daunting prospect to me, but your friendly and professional manner put me at ease and made it all worry free. It has been a pleasure to be associated with you. Skilled Conveyancing has certainly lived up to its name, thank you so much to you and your team!”
“I’d just like to thank you personally for all your help this year. I realise that you are paid professionals but it’s the little pieces of advice and expertise here and there and after sales service that makes you very valuable business associates to me. Thank you for all your work!”