--- title: Living Blog | Conveyancing description: Conveyancing | --- - [Home](https://www.eastcoastlaw.com.au/) - [Family Law](https://www.eastcoastlaw.com.au/family-law/) - [Conveyancing](https://www.eastcoastlaw.com.au/conveyancing/) - [Business Law](https://www.eastcoastlaw.com.au/business-law/) - [Contact Us](https://www.eastcoastlaw.com.au/contact-us/) [Conveyancing](https://pages.eastcoastlaw.com.au/living) ### A blog for easier living Life was meant to be easy Today's world throws us many curveballs. Join us for tips & life hacks that straighten the curves & help you enjoy the ride. Sign up   [Living Blog Home](https://pages.eastcoastlaw.com.au/living) [Family Law](https://blog.eastcoastlaw.com.au/living-blog/tag/family-law) [Conveyancing](https://blog.eastcoastlaw.com.au/living-blog/tag/conveyancing) [Featured](https://blog.eastcoastlaw.com.au/living-blog/tag/featured) [Business](https://blog.eastcoastlaw.com.au/living-blog/tag/business) # conveyancing Blog [What is a Conveyancer? What do they do? When do you need one?](https://blog.eastcoastlaw.com.au/living-blog/what-is-a-conveyancer-what-do-they-do-when-do-you-need-one) Buying and selling property is an exciting time, whether it’s your first purchase or your next move up the property ladder. Mixed in with the excitement is often a feeling of overwhelm, as you consider the legal impacts of your purchase or sale. Thankfully there are professionals available to guide you safely through the legalities so you can focus on life in your new home. **Table of contents:** 1. [What is conveyancing?](https://blog.eastcoastlaw.com.au/living-blog/tag/conveyancing#TechOne) 2. [What does a conveyancer do?](https://blog.eastcoastlaw.com.au/living-blog/tag/conveyancing#TechTwo) 3. [Do I need a conveyancer?](https://blog.eastcoastlaw.com.au/living-blog/tag/conveyancing#TechThree) 4. [How much does a conveyancer cost?](https://blog.eastcoastlaw.com.au/living-blog/tag/conveyancing#TechFour) 5. [Who pays conveyancing fees?](https://blog.eastcoastlaw.com.au/living-blog/tag/conveyancing#TechFive) 6. [How long is the conveyancing process?](https://blog.eastcoastlaw.com.au/living-blog/tag/conveyancing#TechSix) [![the_cooling_off_period_australia](https://blog.eastcoastlaw.com.au/hubfs/House_On_Icecream.jpg)](https://blog.eastcoastlaw.com.au/living-blog/cooling-off-period-what-home-buyers-need-to-know) ## [Cooling-off period: what home buyers need to know](https://blog.eastcoastlaw.com.au/living-blog/cooling-off-period-what-home-buyers-need-to-know) When you buy a home in Australia, the contract will normally specify a cooling-off period. This is the last chance to change your mind and cancel the sale without breaking the contract and facing... 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It’s called a granny flat because it is a popular option for families looking to house ageing parents, without... [![property-inspections](https://blog.eastcoastlaw.com.au/hubfs/ECC%20March%20Blog%20Post%20Image.jpg)](https://blog.eastcoastlaw.com.au/living-blog/pre-settlement-inspection-what-home-buyers-need-to-know) ## [Pre-settlement inspection: what home buyers need to know](https://blog.eastcoastlaw.com.au/living-blog/pre-settlement-inspection-what-home-buyers-need-to-know) Settlement is the final stage in the home buying process, but it's not the time to get complacent. You want to be confident that you're buying property in the condition advertised, without any nasty... 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But in fact, you might even be able to get a better deal for your home.  [![Sold Home](https://blog.eastcoastlaw.com.au/hubfs/ECC%20Blog%20Image%20-%20House-is-sold-513494.jpg)](https://blog.eastcoastlaw.com.au/living-blog/taking-advantage-of-januarys-real-estate-lull) ## [Taking advantage of January's real estate lull](https://blog.eastcoastlaw.com.au/living-blog/taking-advantage-of-januarys-real-estate-lull) Ask any real estate agent, and they'll tell you that January is the quietest month in their calendar. There are a few reasons for this, but the holiday period tends to be one when society focuses on... 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