Conveyancing lawyers handle the legal side of buying and selling property.
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From reviewing the contract to settlement, a conveyancer or property lawyer checks title, searches and special conditions, calculates adjustments and coordinates with banks and the other side. Most offer fixed fees.
Why property & conveyancing matters
Buying or selling property is usually the largest transaction people make. A missed issue in the contract or searches can be very expensive.
The Australian context
Conveyancing is governed by state law, with contracts, cooling-off rights and disclosure requirements differing between states. Most settlements now happen electronically through PEXA.
★★★★★★★★★★4.9(97)Google rating from 97 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
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McDonald E M & Co provides legal services in Mount Eliza, VIC. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Property & Conveyancing and Family Law.
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★★★★★★★★★★4.6(95)Google rating from 95 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Corsetti Lawyers provides legal services in Cairns City, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
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★★★★★★★★★★4.7(94)Google rating from 94 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Steel Chinka (HEP) Lawyer provides legal services in Woodend, VIC. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Family Law.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreWills & Estates · Family Law · Business & Commercial Law · Buying or Selling a Business · Domestic Violence & AVOs · Powers of Attorney & Guardianship · Commercial Property & Leasing
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(93)Google rating from 93 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
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GA Lawyers provides legal services in Kingsgrove, NSW. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Notary Public & JP Services and Property & Conveyancing.
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★★★★★★★★★★5.0(92)Google rating from 92 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
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Goodwood Conveyancing Services provides conveyancing services in Docklands, VIC. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Skilled & Business Visas.
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★★★★★★★★★★4.8(92)Google rating from 92 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
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Satsias Andrew provides conveyancing services in Gungahlin, ACT. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Strata & Body Corporate and Planning & Environment.
Property & Conveyancing+6 moreStrata & Body Corporate · Planning & Environment · Business & Commercial Law · Partner & Family Visas · Wills & Estates · Estate Planning & Testamentary Trusts
★★★★★★★★★★4.9(90)Google rating from 90 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
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Eckermann Conveyancers provides legal services in Mount Gambier, SA. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Partner & Family Visas.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Partner & Family Visas · Agribusiness & Rural Law · Wills & Estates · Commercial Property & Leasing · Estate Planning & Testamentary Trusts · Planning & Environment2 languages
★★★★★★★★★★4.9(90)Google rating from 90 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
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Shad Partners provides legal services in Bankstown, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Partner & Family Visas and Wills & Estates.
Property & Conveyancing+6 morePartner & Family Visas · Wills & Estates · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Powers of Attorney & Guardianship · Business & Commercial Law · Probate & Estate Administration
★★★★★★★★★★4.7(90)Google rating from 90 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Winn Legal provides legal services in Bendigo, VIC. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Property & Conveyancing and Planning & Environment.
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★★★★★★★★★★4.8(89)Google rating from 89 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
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Argon Law | Commercial Lawyers Sunshine Coast provides legal services in Maroochydore, QLD. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Property & Conveyancing and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
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★★★★★★★★★★4.8(89)Google rating from 89 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
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Just Family Law - Family Lawyers Dandenong provides legal services in Dandenong, VIC. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Parenting & Child Custody and Divorce & Separation.
Family Law+7 moreParenting & Child Custody · Divorce & Separation · Domestic Violence & AVOs · Property & Conveyancing · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Family Property Settlement · De Facto RelationshipsFree first consult
★★★★★★★★★★4.9(89)Google rating from 89 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
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Zappulla Trikam & Partners provides conveyancing services in Oxley, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Business & Commercial Law.
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★★★★★★★★★★5.0(88)Google rating from 88 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
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Howden Saggers Lawyers provides legal services in Robina, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Wills & Estates.
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★★★★★★★★★★4.9(88)Google rating from 88 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
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Mint Settlements provides legal services in Perth Cbd, WA. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Strata & Body Corporate and Family Property Settlement.
Property & Conveyancing+2 moreStrata & Body Corporate · Family Property Settlement
★★★★★★★★★★4.8(88)Google rating from 88 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
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Simonidis Steel provides legal services in Brisbane Cbd, QLD. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Parenting & Child Custody and Property & Conveyancing.
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(87)Google rating from 87 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
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Barsha Defence Lawyers provides legal services in Parramatta, NSW. Listed practice areas include Drink & Drug Driving, Bail Applications and Criminal Law.
Drink & Drug Driving+7 moreBail Applications · Criminal Law · Traffic Offences · Domestic Violence & AVOs · Drug Offences · Assault & Violent Offences · Property & ConveyancingFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(87)Google rating from 87 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
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Cross Border Conveyancing provides conveyancing services in Gol Gol, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing and Business & Commercial Law.
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★★★★★★★★★★4.8(87)Google rating from 87 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
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Ellis Lake Lawyers provides legal services in Charlestown, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Wills & Estates.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Wills & Estates · Commercial Property & Leasing · Family Law · Partner & Family Visas · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Mediation & Dispute Resolution
★★★★★★★★★★4.7(87)Google rating from 87 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Ghaffari Lawyers & Notary Public provides legal services in Box Hill, VIC. Listed practice areas include Immigration & Visas, Business & Commercial Law and Notary Public & JP Services.
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★★★★★★★★★★4.8(86)Google rating from 86 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Top rated4.8★ or higher from at least 50 Google reviews
Wilsons - The Family Lawyers provides legal services in Toowoomba City, QLD. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Property & Conveyancing and Divorce & Separation.
Family Law+7 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Divorce & Separation · Parenting & Child Custody · Partner & Family Visas · Domestic Violence & AVOs · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Family Property Settlement
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(85)Google rating from 85 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Top rated4.8★ or higher from at least 50 Google reviews
Parkston Lawyers provides legal services in Cranbourne, VIC. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Notary Public & JP Services.
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Understand the next step
A practical guide to property & conveyancing
What to discuss at the first meeting
Tell the adviser whether you are buying or selling, whether a contract is signed and the proposed completion date. Explain finance, ownership and any linked sale before requesting a quote.
Ask what happens if the transaction is delayed, unusual or becomes disputed.
How the engagement may progress
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Provide the address, parties and current contract or notice. Explain whether anything has been signed and identify every agreed date.
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Ask which terms, searches and ownership questions will be reviewed. Explain finance, proposed use and any linked transaction.
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Agree who communicates with agents, lenders and the other side. Confirm how documents are approved and what happens if the matter is delayed or disputed.
Fees and the scope of work
Separate legal fees from searches, registration, taxes and third-party expenses. Complex ownership, negotiations or a dispute may fall outside an advertised conveyancing price.
Ask for a written scope identifying the work you are authorising, the person responsible and when costs will be reviewed. If you only want advice on one step, say so before the firm begins wider work.
Dates to raise at first contact
Seek review before signing where possible. Ask about the actual dates in your documents; cooling-off and completion arrangements differ across states and transactions.
Questions to ask a property & conveyancing adviser
What review and searches are included?
Who coordinates with the lender and other side?
What is included and what counts as extra work?
Have you handled this kind of transaction or dispute?
What must be decided before signing or the next scheduled date?
Directory guidance updated 19 September 2026. General information to help you prepare for a conversation with a professional; not advice about your individual matter. Check current requirements with the relevant authority.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
What searches are done?
Typically title, planning certificates, rates and water, and depending on the property, strata, land tax and building searches.
Lawyer or conveyancer?
For a straightforward residential purchase or sale, a licensed conveyancer is usually enough. Use a solicitor if the property is unusual, the contract has non-standard terms, or there is a dispute or estate involved.
When should I get the contract checked?
Before you sign or bid at auction. Once contracts are exchanged or you've bought at auction, your ability to withdraw is limited.
