Your property purchase in Niddrie means signing binding contracts with legal consequences you may not notice at first. The Times, an Australian news site, has published a guide on choosing a conveyancer to handle the paperwork for you. It shares six checks from Melissa Barlas, founder of Conveyed, to help you judge any firm.

How Niddrie Buyers Can Spot a Conveyancer Worth Paying For

The Times is an Australian-owned digital publication, launched in 2020 and operated by Times Media. It has no link to any overseas newspaper with a similar name. The site publishes news, analysis and commentary for Australian readers, with sections on law, money and real estate.

Melissa Barlas, a property lawyer, has spent close to ten years watching buyers pick a firm on price alone. Her checklist helps you look past the quote.

What to Check Before You Hire a Conveyancer

Run six checks on every firm before you sign:

• Licence: a current practising certificate and registration with a recognised body
• Experience: years in the field, with past purchases and sales like yours
• Fees: a written quote with every cost listed
• Reply speed: a same-day answer when you call
• Local knowledge: Victoria’s rules on flood, heritage and zoning
• Reviews: Google, Trustpilot and Facebook, one-star ratings included

The guide warns about firms quoting a low price and adding costs later, such as disbursements paid on your behalf. No reply on the same day is another red flag.

Why the Checks Matter

For most first home buyers in Niddrie, the purchase is one of the biggest financial decisions they’ll make. A skilled conveyancer handles contract questions and sudden deadlines calmly.

Clear pricing matters too, since a quote with every cost listed lets you compare firms side by side.

Work through all six checks before you commit. The Times names Melissa Barlas and Conveyed as one option worth a look.