A licensed conveyancer is a specialist legal professional in the United Kingdom, New Zealand, Australia or South Africa who has been trained to deal with all aspects of property law.
Typically, their tasks might include:
Taking instructions from a client in relation to the sale or purchase of land or property
Conducting searches in relation to the property with local authorities
Advising clients of any incurred costs such as stamp duty land tax and legal fees
Drafting contracts setting out the terms of the sale of a property
Liaising with mortgage lenders (banks and building societies) to ensure they have all the relevant information
Paying costs on behalf of the client such as stamp duty and estate agent feesTheir role is very similar to that of a solicitor dealing with a property transaction.
However, rather than being qualified as a solicitor, they will have completed all of the examinations and practical training provided by a regulatory body for Licensed Conveyancers.
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