Client testimonials

What our clients say about our services

Many of our clients come to us as the result of word-of-mouth referrals made by friends and relatives who have wanted to share the benefits of their experience with others. These are typical of the comments our clients make about our services, quoted verbatim from letters on file at our office:

"I would just like to acknowledge the excellent and very professional service that I received from your firm and in particular from two of your employees, Leonie Tonkin and Nicole Scott when I was getting both pre-purchase advice for 3 houses and completing pre-settlement requirements for the property I eventually purchased.  Every question that I raised was not only answered and explained in clear, non-legal language, which made it very easy for a layman like myself to understand, but also the responses came immediately, a crucial factor in making house-purchasing decisions.

In addition to this excellent on-line service, I also received just as good personal attention from Leonie, who was able to fit me in for an appointment at the last minute. I was particularly impressed by how well prepared she was for the meeting with all the relevant files and legal clauses marked for ease of access. This was in contrast to a firm of “city lawyers” who were handling an overseas transaction for me and who appeared to be quite behind the ball and not terribly interested in meeting deadlines.

Another factor that made your service really stand out was that I was able to ring Peter Mericka for some advice on bidding at an auction and had I wished he would have spoken with me on the day of the auction. This was not necessary but it was reassuring to know that I did have access to legal advice.

Lastly, I’d like to compliment you on your website. It was very very useful particularly for a first home buyer like myself.

I will be recommending your service to anyone I know who is buying or selling property as I have found your staff professional in every aspect, the service reasonably priced and fully explained and the resources very accessible and useful.

Thank you very much."
Fiona M. - Murrumbeena

 

"Plum Property is a property buyers service for investors. As our clients buy property in all states of Australia it is important that they obtain expert advice on the laws relevant to purchasing property in the jurisdiction in which the property is located.

We rely on Peter Mericka to provide our clients with objective, clear advice on Victorian contracts for the purchasing of property and on the conveyancing process."
Karen M. - Plum Properties, Sydney



"...you saved me a hell a lot of money by advising me not to purchase a property in Moonee Ponds earlier this year in January. That is, the realestate agent told me that the driveway right outside the single gargage was on the title but it cleary wasn't, and I wasn't able to park my car in the gargage anyway because the gargage was full of shelving for storage..."
Analiza C. - Moonee Ponds



"Knowledge is power. Section 32s are confusing if you're not an expert. Mum's advice? 'Get yourself a lawyer'. In only a few hours, Lawyers Conveyancing sent me a thorough 25 page report about a property I was interested in, highlighting the covenants that could seriously affect my family's future. The report also gave me the confidence to deal with real estate agents. I don't feel like a babe in the woods any more and I know what traps to look out for. $220 very well spent! Lawyers Conveyancing has helped me avoid a very costly mistake."
Ebony R. - Bentleigh East



"Thanks for your pre-purchase advice which we found extremely useful. We did manage to make changes to the contract based on the advice you gave, so we feel happy that we are in a better position than we would potentially have been.

I also found your advice regarding the auction process very useful. Having never bought at auction we were a little unsure of what to expect, even though we have done some research on the matter. Experience of a specific situation is not something you can learn from reading or research, and certainly your help assisted us in feeling more confident and I am sure this was reflected in our positive and confident attitude on the day.

The agents are certainly pushy and tend to "take over" in the contract negotiation but I was extremely fortunate to be able to call you on the weekend to get further advice and reassurances, and this did make a difference to the contract wording which was changed to accommodate our requirements. Thank you so much for making yourself available to do this."
Natalie and Niall B. - Vermont South



"I am writing to thank you for your assistance in my recent attempts at purchasing real estate. Although unsuccessful in my offers, I appreciate the time you took in giving me pre-contract advice, preparing the safety contract note and explaining the contract note to me. I was referred to you by a work colleague, who recommended you for a number of reasons, primarily because there was no requirement for a face to face meeting. This aspect is a great benefit for someone like myself who works long hours in the CBD. Being able conduct to our dealings by email and telephone is an exceptional part of the service you offer. I will not hesitate in recommending potential purchasers to your company. Your fixed pricing was much appreciated, it is good to know what you are going to be up for before the work is commenced. I also found your website to be of great assistance in preparation for purchasing real estate. I look forward to using your service again in the near future."
Chris W. - Blackburn



"I think the real estate agent felt the deal was slipping through his fingers. It's pretty amazing to listen to these guys when their commission is on the line. They will spin any line or story possible to get you to accept an offer etc. Once again I am sure glad I found your website and the advice contained on there. It certainly has put me in control of this transaction and for that I am truly grateful."
Robert N. - Springvale



"I have been checking your blog from time to time (have added it to my collection of other political and special interest sites I visit from time to time)...

I saw your article on insurance problems (Is The Property Insurable? A Trap For The Unwary!) with flood zone sites and the highlighted need for document checking...

I realised it was about my enquiry as to (a property was considering) a few weeks ago. Sure enough ANZ and their underwriter CGU could not provide me an explicit statement that I would be covered.

After many phone calls and asking to be put through to superiors - who then put you on hold whilst they talk to the underwriting department - no clear answer was forthcoming and requests to talk directly to the underwriting department were denied.

It is a good example of relating your services (or document checking services in general) in a demonstrated case study to a real life event that provides value to the "lay-person" out there.

Indeed simply reading through your site and blog arms the consumer with many defences to the risky world of purchasing real estate (especially through an agent)."
(Name withheld at client's request), - Victoria



"As a first home buyer, I was very grateful to have your general tips for buyers and specific advice on the contract of sale. Your pre-purchase inspection of the contract uncovered some omissions and unfavourable clauses. I now feel more confident knowing that I don't simply have to accept the vendor's conditions without question. I am looking forward to putting your advice into action."
Nicole B. - Thornbury, Victoria



"Thank you for reviewing the Section 32 for the property I was considering purchasing at auction. Your advice has saved me from making a very costly mistake. My wife and I almost didn't bother getting the documentation checked beforehand, so we're quite lucky that we did. Thanks again."
Peter C. - Brunswick, Victoria



"Using Lawyers Conveyancing to negotiate the purchase of the property on our behalf was the best decision we could have made. By removing ourselves from the process directly, we could make the business decisions we wanted without having to deal with the pressure and tactics applied by many estate agents. We believe this went a long way to helping us get a great price on the property. The contract drawn up for us also protected us far more than the 'generic' one supplied by the agent - one which was geared against us.

We would thoroughly recommend Peter and the team to anybody who cares as much about protecting their own interests as they do about purchasing a home - which should be all of us! You will never be fooled by another estate agent again. It will amaze you how often the term 'It's a legal requirement' - when it simply isn't - will be thrown in your face by an agent. Knowing your rights and responsibilities is essential."
Nathan Y. - Blackburn North, Victoria



"I have certainly found the process to date extremely valuable. I think the biggest attribute is the "peace of mind" that the process provides to the purchaser - knowing that someone who knows what they are doing is on your side, and that you have immediate access to legal advice as you are working through the negotiation stage up to the point in time when the purchaser's offer is accepted by the vendor.

In my case, everything seemed to happen very quickly, once I had made the decision to put an offer on the property, yet you were able to provide the advice and documentation "at the drop of a hat" - very impressive and very comforting.

While I did experience some negative feedback from the real estate agent when I walked in with your documents as the basis of my offer, with the information you had provided to me I was able to easily deal with this reaction by simply stating that "yes, I am making the offer on these conditions" even though the agent initially was quite insistent that we should use the forms they had prepared.

I certainly view this service as value for money and would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending your services to anyone who was looking at buying a property.

Again, thanks for all your help over the last few days - it is much appreciated."
David M. - Melbourne, Victoria



"Had an interesting time at the auction. I didn’t need to bid and the property was passed in $40,000 below the reserve with only two bidders.

I stayed around and indicated my interest, but with the departure of both bidders I wasn’t going to make any offers despite some clumsy attempts by the agents to get me to.

Your advice and guidance was invaluable and definitely enabled me to make an informed decision, know what to be prepared for and what to avoid.

I’m also considering buying an owner/occupier property in Melbourne preferably sooner rather than later, so you’ll most likely hear from me again soon."
Kevin P. - Coghills Creek, Victoria



"We are happy to report that we are now successful buyers (subject to finance & inspections, of course!), and that the Contract you prepared was eventually accepted (under protest from the agents) with only one minor alteration requested by the Vendor's lawyer, which was to limit the building permits etc warranty to 7 years. As we have inspected the property several times very carefully ourselves and everything looks original, this was an alteration we decided we could live with to get the Contract through.

You were right, we did have to stand strong & hold our ground, but we did it and are very proud of ourselves for having done so, and thankful to you for your advice & Contract.

The more we read about the unfair, unethical practices in real estate, the madder we get when an agent tries any of that stuff on us, but we didn't really know how to get around it. You have got a great solution to start getting the message across that we won't accept it, and we will be recommending you to anyone & everyone we come across that is in the property market."
Sasha P and Rodney H. - South Yarra, Victoria



"Thanks so much for your help...Until a last minute internet search we had no idea that such a simple, prompt and affordable service existed. You provided exactly what we were looking for. We have decided it's not the right time for us to go ahead with buying a house but in the future we hope to be able to use your services again. thanks again for all your help."
Kylie and Curt W. - Richmond, Victoria



"It's been a week since settlement, and I suppose its a reflection of how busy it's been, that now I can actually take the time to send you a quick email to say thanks for all your help in achieving a seamless settlement. Everyone we've spoken to has flinched in horror that we dare attempt a 30-day settlement - obviously they weren't using Lawyers Conveyancing! On behalf of Kylie and myself we'd like to extend our huge thanks to yourself and Nicole for all your hard work and protect-at-all-costs attitude. The service you offer is one I'd highly recommed to any first home buyer - there is a lot of bull**** in the whole process and you guys got rid of it!"
Tony S. - Parkdale, Victoria



"Excellent. Thanks for that. I didn't realise it was so quick. I highly recommend your service. I had a great experience with Nicki when I purchased the property, and your efficiency in arrangeing the s 32 on the sale has been outstanding."
Anthony P. - Carlton North, Victoria



"Jack and I can't enough express our big thanks to you for your kind and friendly handling and settling of our affair. We wish you all the best."
VR & JR, - The Basin



"I wish to express my thanks and gratitude for the services (Lawyers Conveyancing) provided for my recent purchase. This was my first property and I was very ignorant of all "the process" and was most impressed by the friendly, efficient, helpful advice I was given. Nothing was ever a trouble and I was treated with utmost courtesy. Everything progressed smoothly without stress and settlement went ahead on time."
JD, - Doncaster East

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