Why BidConvey?
BidConvey is South Africa’s conveyancer selection platform, giving buyers a meaningful say in choosing the transfer conveyancer.
A clear, consistent conveyancer appointment process — built on inclusion, transparency, quality and simplicity.
EVERYONE BENEFITS FROM A SHARED APPOINTMENT
- For Buyers Have a meaningful voice in selecting the conveyancer responsible for transferring your new home. Learn More
- For Sellers Maintain confidence in your property transaction while promoting transparency and buyer confidence. Learn More
- For Conveyancers Quote on new transfer instructions based on the quality of your service and the value you provide. Learn More
- For Estate Agents Offer clients a modern, transparent conveyancer appointment process that strengthens your reputation for professionalism and client service. Learn More
Built on Five Core Principles
What makes BidConvey different.
- Inclusion — Property transfers affect both buyer and seller. BidConvey gives both parties a structured role in appointing the transfer conveyancer.
- Transparency — Every appointment follows a clear, consistent process designed to build trust.
- Easy Comparison — Compare quotations, evaluate service offerings, and select the conveyancer that delivers the right combination of service, value, and price.
- Quality — The focus is on selecting excellent conveyancers — not simply the lowest quotation.
- Simplicity — The process is easy to follow, reducing uncertainty and creating confidence from the outset.
General Questions About BidConvey
Everything you need to know about how BidConvey works and what makes it different.
How does the BidConvey process work?
- 1Buyer and seller agree to use BidConvey.
- 2Buyer initiates a request for proposals.
- 3Participating conveyancers submit proposals.
- 4The seller receives the first five proposals (conveyancer details & service offering information).
- 5The seller shortlists three.
- 6The buyer receives the three shortlisted proposals (service offering & pricing information).
- 7The buyer selects one conveyancer.
How are conveyancers selected to participate?
Are conveyancers vetted?
Does BidConvey provide legal advice?
Is BidConvey a law firm?
Does BidConvey earn conveyancing fees?
How is BidConvey different from a referral system?
What makes BidConvey different?
- Inclusion
- Transparency
- Choice
- Fairness
What is BidConvey's mission?
The BidConvey Principle
To understand the principle behind BidConvey, start with this question: Does a transferring conveyancer act in the interests of the person who appointed them?
No. A transferring conveyancer does not act for the buyer or the seller. Their role is to carry out the terms of the sale agreement and ensure that both parties’ rights and obligations are properly fulfilled. They act objectively and in accordance with the agreement, not in the interests of the person who appointed them.
This leads to another question: If the transferring conveyancer does not act in the interests of the person who appoints them, why should the appointment be made by only one party?
Traditionally, the appointment of the transferring conveyancer has been reserved for the seller. Over time, this has become an accepted industry practice. As a result, buyers are often required to pay the transfer fees of a conveyancer they had no role in selecting.
BidConvey offers a different approach. Rather than giving the appointment power exclusively to either the seller or the buyer, BidConvey supports a shared appointment process. This allows both parties to participate in selecting the transferring conveyancer, creating a process that is more fair, transparent, and inclusive.