Property Law

Conveyancing
Workflow

A visual guide to the property transaction process — from both the lawyer's and client's perspective

← Vendor Side4 Key StagesPurchaser Side →

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Vendor
Vertical Axis
Purchaser
▲ Pre-Contract Phase
1
1

Vendor — Pre-Contract

Preparing the property & contract for sale

Objective: Produce a legally compliant contract and prepare the vendor to execute the sale.
Lawyer's Role
Client's Role
2
2

Purchaser — Pre-Contract

Due diligence & securing finance before commitment

Objective: Protect the purchaser through thorough due diligence and informed contract execution.
Lawyer's Role
Client's Role
📄

Contract Exchanged & Signed

Settlement period commences — both parties are now legally bound

▼ Settlement Phase
3
3

Vendor — Settlement

Finalising the transaction & transferring ownership

Objective: Discharge obligations, clear the mortgage and deliver clear title to the purchaser.
Lawyer's Role
Client's Role
4
4

Purchaser — Settlement

Taking ownership & registering the new interest

Objective: Complete the purchase, pay all duties and register the new title and mortgage.
Lawyer's Role
Client's Role

Transaction Journey at a Glance

🏠

Decision to Sell / Buy

Engage agent & lawyer

1
📝

Contract Prepared

Searches & due diligence

2
🔍

Contract Reviewed

Negotiation & amendments

3
✍️

Exchange

Deposit paid & signed

4
📄

Settlement Prep

Documents & discharge

5
🧾

Stamp Duty Paid

Funds confirmed

6

Settlement Day

Funds & title transfer

7
🎉

Possession

Keys handed over

8
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