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(9)Google rating from 9 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Thompson Norrie Solicitors provides legal services in Tweed Heads, NSW. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Divorce & Separation and Parenting & Child Custody.
Family Law+7 moreDivorce & Separation · Parenting & Child Custody · Property & Conveyancing · Domestic Violence & AVOs · Family Property Settlement · Building & Construction · Partner & Family VisasFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
★★★★★★★★★★4.1(8)Google rating from 8 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Adrian Abrahams Family Lawyers provides legal services in Toorak, VIC. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Property & Conveyancing and Divorce & Separation.
Family Law+3 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Divorce & Separation · Parenting & Child CustodyFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.2 languagesLanguages mentioned on the firm’s website: french
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(8)Google rating from 8 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Angelo Karamanis Lawyer provides legal services in Hawthorn, VIC. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Intellectual Property & Trade Marks and Business & Commercial Law.
Property & Conveyancing+2 moreIntellectual Property & Trade Marks · Business & Commercial LawFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(8)Google rating from 8 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Archer & Sapountzis provides legal services in Canterbury, VIC. Listed practice areas include Planning & Environment, Strata & Body Corporate and Property & Conveyancing.
Planning & Environment+7 moreStrata & Body Corporate · Property & Conveyancing · Building & Construction · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Medical Negligence · Motor Vehicle Accidents / CTP · Residential TenancyFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
★★★★★★★★★★4.5(8)Google rating from 8 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Blackwell Short Lawyers provides legal services in Orange, NSW. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Property & Conveyancing and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
Business & Commercial Law+7 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Family Law · Wills & Estates · Planning & Environment · Agribusiness & Rural Law · Personal Injury
★★★★★★★★★★4.8(8)Google rating from 8 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Booth Brown Legal provides legal services in Dubbo, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Business & Commercial Law.
★★★★★★★★★★4.5(8)Google rating from 8 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Brown & Baker Solicitors provides legal services in Cannonvale, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Family Law and Personal Injury.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreFamily Law · Personal Injury · Business & Commercial Law · Wills & Estates · Planning & Environment · Immigration & Visas · Domestic Violence & AVOs
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(8)Google rating from 8 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
C V Martin Legal Services provides legal services in Brisbane City, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Business & Commercial Law.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreWills & Estates · Business & Commercial Law · Probate & Estate Administration · Powers of Attorney & Guardianship · Family Law · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Commercial Property & Leasing
★★★★★★★★★★4.0(8)Google rating from 8 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Christine J Shanahan - Davine Shanahan Fitzpatrick provides legal services in Hazelwood North, VIC. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
Property & Conveyancing+4 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Wills & Estates · Family Law
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(8)Google rating from 8 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Clarke & Turton Lawyers provides legal services in Beaudesert, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Wills & Estates.
Property & Conveyancing+3 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Wills & Estates · Powers of Attorney & Guardianship
★★★★★★★★★★4.9(8)Google rating from 8 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Clarke John provides legal services in Narooma, NSW. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Commercial Litigation.
Wills & Estates+7 moreLitigation & Dispute Resolution · Commercial Litigation · Property & Conveyancing · Business & Commercial Law · Insolvency & Restructuring · Family Law · Probate & Estate Administration
★★★★★★★★★★4.6(8)Google rating from 8 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Countrywide Legal & Business Services provides legal services in North Tamworth, NSW. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Property & Conveyancing and Strata & Body Corporate.
Business & Commercial Law+6 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Strata & Body Corporate · Family Law · Wills & Estates · Planning & Environment · Notary Public & JP Services
★★★★★★★★★★4.0(8)Google rating from 8 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Ellis Lake Lawyers provides legal services in Erina, NSW. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Personal Injury and Property & Conveyancing.
Wills & Estates+7 morePersonal Injury · Property & Conveyancing · Workers Compensation · Public Liability · Medical Negligence · De Facto Relationships · Motor Vehicle Accidents / CTPNo win, no feeThe firm mentions no win, no fee arrangements. Confirm terms in writing.
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(8)Google rating from 8 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Hozack Clisdell Lawyers Pty Ltd provides legal services in Ulladulla, NSW. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Property & Conveyancing and Notary Public & JP Services.
Wills & Estates+7 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Notary Public & JP Services · Powers of Attorney & Guardianship · Family Law · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Contested Wills & Family Provision · Business & Commercial Law
★★★★★★★★★★4.4(8)Google rating from 8 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Justice Lawyers provides legal services in Picton, NSW. Listed practice areas include Personal Injury, Wills & Estates and Property & Conveyancing.
Personal Injury+7 moreWills & Estates · Property & Conveyancing · Medical Negligence · Workers Compensation · Family Law · Criminal Law · Competition & Consumer LawNo win, no feeThe firm mentions no win, no fee arrangements. Confirm terms in writing.Free first consult
★★★★★★★★★★4.5(8)Google rating from 8 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Leckie Law provides legal services in Coffs Harbour, NSW. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Powers of Attorney & Guardianship and Wills & Estates.
Dee Why, NSW · Sydney North Shore & Northern Beaches
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(8)Google rating from 8 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
LexAlia Property & Commercial Law provides legal services in Dee Why, NSW. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Property & Conveyancing and Commercial Property & Leasing.
Business & Commercial Law+7 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Commercial Property & Leasing · Buying or Selling a Business · Planning & Environment · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Health & Medical Practitioner Law · Partner & Family VisasFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
★★★★★★★★★★4.8(8)Google rating from 8 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Michael J. O'Doherty & Co provides legal services in St Marys South, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Business & Commercial Law.
Property & Conveyancing+4 moreWills & Estates · Business & Commercial Law · Probate & Estate Administration · Family Law
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(8)Google rating from 8 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Murdoch Lawyers provides legal services in Brisbane City, QLD. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Property & Conveyancing and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
Business & Commercial Law+7 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Planning & Environment · Family Law · Insolvency & Restructuring · Agribusiness & Rural Law · Debt Recovery
★★★★★★★★★★5.0(8)Google rating from 8 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Peninsula Property Transfers provides conveyancing services in Niddrie, VIC. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Strata & Body Corporate and Business & Commercial Law.
Property & Conveyancing+2 moreStrata & Body Corporate · Business & Commercial Law
★★★★★★★★★★3.5(8)Google rating from 8 reviews, retrieved 18 Sept 2026
Peter Dawson & Associates provides legal services in Dural, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Family Law and Wills & Estates.
Property & Conveyancing+6 moreFamily Law · Wills & Estates · Criminal Law · Powers of Attorney & Guardianship · Traffic Offences · Notary Public & JP Services
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.
