Property advisors and conveyancers are two completely different services that cover different parts of the property transaction. Many buyers and sellers confuse them — or assume one replaces the other. Here is a clear explanation of what each does and when you need both.
What Is a Conveyancer?
A conveyancer is a licensed professional who manages the legal transfer of property ownership from seller to buyer. Their work covers contract of sale review, section 32 review (Victoria), searches and enquiries, settlement coordination, stamp duty lodgement and title transfer. A conveyancer focuses on the legal and administrative side of the transaction.
Conveyancing typically costs $800-$2,500 depending on complexity and state.
What Is a Property Advisor?
A property advisor focuses on the commercial and strategic side of the transaction. This includes independent market value analysis, comparable sales review, negotiation strategy, offer preparation, auction strategy and seller campaign advice. A property advisor helps you pay the right price or sell at the best price — before the legal work begins.
Collings Property Advisory charges a fixed fee of $4,500 + GST.
How They Work Together
| Property Advisor | Conveyancer | |
|---|---|---|
| Market value analysis | Yes | No |
| Negotiation strategy | Yes | No |
| Offer preparation | Yes | No |
| Auction strategy | Yes | No |
| Contract of sale review | Guidance only | Full legal review |
| Section 32 review (VIC) | No | Yes |
| Settlement coordination | No | Yes |
| Title transfer | No | Yes |
| Stamp duty lodgement | No | Yes |
Do I Need Both?
For most property transactions, yes — you need both a property advisor and a conveyancer, but they serve completely different roles. Your property advisor helps you negotiate the right price and terms before you sign. Your conveyancer handles everything after you sign. Together they give you complete professional coverage across the entire transaction.
FAQs
Can a conveyancer negotiate on my behalf?
No. Conveyancers are not licensed to negotiate property prices or provide commercial property advice. Their role is strictly legal and administrative.
Can a property advisor review contracts?
A property advisor can flag commercial issues in a contract — unusual conditions, settlement terms or deposit structure — but cannot provide legal advice. Always engage a conveyancer or solicitor for formal contract review.
What is the total cost of a property advisor plus conveyancer?
Collings Property Advisory ($4,500 + GST) plus a standard conveyancer ($1,200-$1,800) gives you complete professional coverage for approximately $5,700-$6,300 + GST on a typical residential transaction.
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