Conveyancing Black Market To End

by Peter Mericka B.A., LL.B Real Estate Lawyer and Qualified Practising Conveyancer Victoria Lawyers Real Estate

For years unqualified conveyancers have been operating a “black market” in real estate and conveyancing legal services in Victoria. This is about to end, with confirmation from the Bracks Government that conveyancers will soon be required to gain the qualifications necessary to permit them to perform the legal work associated with conveyancing matters.

We have campaigned long and hard for an end to the black market, and we are delighted with the announcement.

However, consumers must take care, as until new legislation is introduced the only professionals who are permitted to offer legal advice and to perform the legal associated with conveyancing matters are qualified legal practitioners.