Property · Adelaide & South Australia
Conveyancing in Adelaide & South Australia
Yes — Zed Legal Australia provides residential and commercial conveyancing throughout South Australia, including contract and Form 1 review, off-the-plan contracts, title searches and due diligence, and settlement coordination. Because the firm is a law practice, your conveyancing is handled by a qualified lawyer, and interstate and overseas clients buying or selling in South Australia can be assisted remotely.
We manage every legal step of your property transaction — from the moment a contract is signed through to final settlement. Clear communication, accurate timelines and no surprises. Your matter is handled by a lawyer, not passed down a line.
Conveyancing is the legal process of transferring ownership of property from one party to another. In South Australia it is governed by the Land and Business (Sale and Conveyancing) Act 1994, and the detail matters: contract terms, the Form 1 vendor’s statement, cooling-off rights, searches, adjustments and the mechanics of settlement.
Because Zed Legal is a law firm rather than a standalone conveyancing business, you get a lawyer’s judgment on the issues that a routine transaction can hide — easements and encumbrances, contract special conditions, off-the-plan risk and title defects — at a fixed, transparent fee.
- Buyers and sellers of residential property in South Australia
- Purchasers signing an off-the-plan contract who want the risks reviewed first
- Interstate and overseas clients buying or selling property in South Australia
- Anyone needing a contract or Form 1 reviewed before the cooling-off period ends
- Residential and commercial purchase and sale
- Contract and Form 1 review before you are bound
- Off-the-plan contracts, title searches and due diligence
- Settlement coordination, adjustments and dispute resolution
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Review
We review the contract and Form 1 — ideally before you sign, or within the two-business-day cooling-off period — and explain what you are committing to.
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Investigate
Title searches, council and statutory enquiries and due diligence to surface anything that affects the property.
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Coordinate
We liaise with the agent, your lender and the other side, prepare transfer documents and calculate adjustments.
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Settle
We complete settlement electronically, confirm the transfer and tell you the moment the property is yours.
Do I need a conveyancer or a lawyer to buy property in South Australia?
You are not legally required to use either, but property is almost always the largest transaction a person enters, and the contracts are binding and technical. Using a lawyer gives you the same settlement service as a conveyancer plus legal advice on contract terms, title issues and disputes if they arise — which a conveyancer cannot provide. At Zed Legal your conveyancing is handled by a qualified lawyer.
How long is the cooling-off period in South Australia?
For most residential purchases in South Australia there is a two-business-day cooling-off period that begins when the contract is signed. It does not apply to auction purchases. Because the window is short, we recommend having the contract reviewed before you sign rather than relying on cooling off.
Can you handle my conveyancing if I live interstate or overseas?
Yes. We regularly act for interstate and overseas clients buying and selling property in South Australia. Documents can be signed and witnessed remotely, and settlement is completed electronically, so you do not need to be in Adelaide.
Can you review an off-the-plan contract?
Yes. Off-the-plan contracts carry risks that standard purchases do not — sunset clauses, permitted variations, deposit terms and valuation risk at settlement. We review the contract, the plan of division and the inclusions schedule and explain the risks before you commit.
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The information on this page is general information only and does not constitute legal advice. For advice about your specific circumstances, please contact Zed Legal Australia.