Do I Need a Conveyancer to Make an Offer? This One Step Could Make or Break Your Deal
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So, you’ve found the perfect property. You’re excited, ready to make an offer, and don’t want to waste a single second. But wait, do you really need a conveyancer before making an offer?
You don’t legally need a conveyancer to make an offer, but not having one could turn your biggest investment into your biggest regret.
In today’s fast-paced market, buyers don’t wait until after the offer is accepted. They get a conveyancer involved before they sign anything. It’s a small step that can save you from massive financial risk.
Not having a Conveyancer to Make an Offer in 2025 could cost you dearly.
In a fast-moving property market, buyers are rushing in without understanding the legal traps hidden in contracts. Without a professional to review the fine print, you could be agreeing to terms that expose you to thousands in risk, or worse, losing your dream home entirely.
Why This One Step Matters More Than Ever
In 2025, the property landscape is shifting. Off-market deals are booming. Auctions are intense. And more sellers are pushing buyers to sign contracts quickly, often without legal review.
That’s where a conveyancer comes in. Not just after the offer, but before. Here’s what most buyers don’t realise:
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Some contracts aren’t subject to finance
If your offer isn’t properly worded and your loan falls through, you could still be legally required to buy or face penalties. -
Cooling-off periods vary
In some cases, especially in QLD and at auctions, you may have limited or no cooling-off period. A conveyancer helps you understand your rights before it’s too late. -
Hidden clauses and seller conditions
From settlement terms to who pays for certain costs, the fine print matters. A conveyancer ensures your offer protects you.
Common Risks Buyers Ignore in 2025
Here are the top mistakes buyers are still making this year:
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Making offers without legal advice
Contracts can be binding even before you realise it. A quick email or signature can lock you in. -
Assuming standard conditions apply
There’s no such thing as a ‘standard contract.’ Every seller, agent, and situation is different. -
Trusting verbal agreements
If it’s not in the contract, it doesn’t count. A conveyancer ensures all promises are in writing. -
Skipping contract reviews in a rush to secure the property
Missing just one clause can lead to major delays, disputes, or financial losses later. -
Relying only on the agent’s advice
Real estate agents represent the seller. Your conveyancer represents you.
After weeks or even months of looking, the day has come. You are about to buy your dream home and it’s time to sign the contract.
Usually, you will already have made an offer and the seller will have accepted. At this point, the real estate agent acting for the sellers will prepare the contract ready to be signed.Some agents will ask you to sign a contract as part of submitting an offer, but this is not a requirement.
It is important to understand that you have the right to obtain legal advice before signing any contract and you should not be pushed into signing before you are ready. If you haven’t already done this, now is the moment when you should engage the services of experienced conveyancing lawyers. Don’t wait until after you have put pen to paper!
The real estate agent will ask you to include the details of your lawyers, but the essential thing here is that you engage the service of an expert in conveyancing law before signing.
A trustworthy and experienced conveyancer will be able to make sure that the contract properly reflects what has been agreed between you and the seller. They will ensure that any special conditions required in the circumstances are added and if not, they will insert them as appropriate.
A building and pest inspection and a finance clause are usually included in the majority of contracts, but there are many other special conditions that may have to be inserted into the contract to protect your rights as a buyer.
Every property and contract are different, and each buyer has their own particular set of circumstances associated with the purchase. A conveyancer will be able to outline all the options for you in detail.
Your Cairns lawyer will be in the best position to talk about the settlement timing and whether or not additional searches are required for the property. An example of this might be for a property that is less than six years old – builder’s insurance will still apply. In this case, a conveyancer may propose that a special condition is included, stating that the contract is subject to a QBSA (Queensland Building Services Authority) search, and your satisfaction with the results prior to settlement. Searches like this would be carried out early in the process and give the buyer great peace of mind.
The final stages of buying a property can potentially be a very stressful time. But with the right legal guidance and support, it doesn’t need to be.Cairns Conveyancing Solicitorscan help you enjoy this exciting time by making sure your interests are protected.
Contact our Cairns law offices to see how our service can help you buy your home today.
Cairns Conveyancing Solicitors are part of Preston Law, one of Regional Queensland’s largest law firms.