Who this article is for
Conveyancers
Property solicitors
Legal professionals supporting buyers purchasing strata or community-titled property
How Cohabit fits into the conveyancing process
Cohabit is designed to replace traditional strata inspection reports with a live Building Profile, powered by Health Scores and Expert Insights.
For conveyancers, this does not introduce additional work or new systems to manage.
In most cases, Cohabit simply fits into existing workflows and removes friction rather than adding it.
What involvement is (and isn’t) required from conveyancers
In a typical transaction, conveyancers do not need to actively manage the Cohabit process.
Usually:
The buyer requests Health Scores or Expert Insights through Cohabit
Cohabit requests standard authority documentation
The conveyancer passes through the contract or letter of authority they already receive from the vendor’s solicitor
From there, Cohabit handles the rest.
No additional reporting, coordination or follow-up is required.
What Cohabit does once authority is provided
Once the relevant authority is supplied, Cohabit:
Obtains and reviews the strata records
Produces Health Scores and Expert Insights
Updates the Building Profile with interpreted, structured information
The conveyancer is not required to liaise with strata managers, experts or third parties as part of this process.
What conveyancers receive at the end
The end result is a clear, structured Building Profile that:
Replaces lengthy strata inspection reports
Highlights risks, issues and patterns at a building level
Is easier to review alongside the contract
Conveyancers can then:
Review the same information as their buyer
Use Expert Insights to inform legal advice
Focus time on implications, not interpretation
Supporting clearer advice to buyers
Because Expert Insights translate strata records into plain English, conveyancers spend less time:
Interpreting raw documents
Explaining technical strata issues
And more time:
Advising on risk
Flagging contractual implications
Guiding buyers on next steps
This leads to more efficient, higher-quality advice.
How Cohabit complements legal advice
Cohabit does not provide legal advice and does not replace conveyancing searches.
Instead, it:
Reduces the noise of raw strata documentation
Surfaces building-level risks earlier
Provides a clearer basis for legal review
Conveyancers remain responsible for all legal interpretation and recommendations.
FAQs
Do conveyancers need a Cohabit account?
Yes. Conveyancers (and any user) need a Cohabit account to access a Building Profile, whether it has been shared with them or they are reviewing it alongside a buyer.
Does Cohabit replace traditional strata reports?
Yes. Cohabit is designed to replace one-off strata inspection reports with Health Scores, Expert Insights and a live Building Profile.
Will Cohabit contact the strata manager directly?
Yes. Once the appropriate authority is provided, Cohabit manages access to records and expert review directly.
How can conveyancers provide Cohabit insights to their buyers?
If conveyancers would like to understand how Cohabit can be incorporated into their buyer workflow, they can contact the Cohabit team at sales@cohabit.com.au.