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.
Cater & Blumer And Riverina Compensation Lawyers Service provides legal services in Leeton, NSW. Listed practice areas include Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Wills & Estates and Business & Commercial Law.
Litigation & Dispute Resolution+7 moreWills & Estates · Business & Commercial Law · Property & Conveyancing · Agribusiness & Rural Law · Planning & Environment · Family Law · Estate Planning & Testamentary Trusts2 languagesLanguages mentioned on the firm’s website: italian
CatholicCare Tasmania provides legal services in Launceston, TAS. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Mediation & Dispute Resolution and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
Family Law+7 moreMediation & Dispute Resolution · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Parenting & Child Custody · Child Protection & Care Matters · Health & Medical Practitioner Law · Property & Conveyancing · Mental Health & Guardianship Tribunal
CatholicCare Tasmania provides legal services in Burnie, TAS. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Mediation & Dispute Resolution and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
Family Law+7 moreMediation & Dispute Resolution · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Parenting & Child Custody · Child Protection & Care Matters · Health & Medical Practitioner Law · Property & Conveyancing · Mental Health & Guardianship Tribunal
Catton Roderick Lawyers provides legal services in Birtinya, QLD. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Business & Commercial Law and Personal Injury.
Wills & Estates+5 moreBusiness & Commercial Law · Personal Injury · Family Law · Property & Conveyancing · Litigation & Dispute ResolutionNo win, no feeThe firm mentions no win, no fee arrangements. Confirm terms in writing.Free first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
Central Coast Property Advisory Services provides legal services in Terrigal, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Family Law and Family Property Settlement.
Property & Conveyancing+5 moreFamily Law · Family Property Settlement · Wills & Estates · Probate & Estate Administration · Strata & Body Corporate
Challenge Legal provides legal services in Prahran, VIC. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Business & Commercial Law.
Property & Conveyancing+6 moreWills & Estates · Business & Commercial Law · Probate & Estate Administration · Powers of Attorney & Guardianship · Commercial Litigation · Intellectual Property & Trade Marks
Chamberlains Law Firm provides legal services in Perth, WA. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Property & Conveyancing and Class Actions.
Business & Commercial Law+7 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Class Actions · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Wills & Estates · Building & Construction · Planning & Environment · Employment LawNo win, no feeThe firm mentions no win, no fee arrangements. Confirm terms in writing.Free first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
Charter Mercantile Agency provides legal services in Aspley, QLD. Listed practice areas include Personal Injury, Workers Compensation and Class Actions.
Personal Injury+7 moreWorkers Compensation · Class Actions · TPD & Superannuation Claims · Motor Vehicle Accidents / CTP · Property & Conveyancing · Public Liability · Professional NegligenceNo win, no feeThe firm mentions no win, no fee arrangements. Confirm terms in writing.Free first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.2 languagesLanguages mentioned on the firm’s website: japanese
Chidiac Legal provides legal services in Punchbowl, NSW. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Property & Conveyancing and Personal Injury.
Family Law+7 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Personal Injury · Drug Offences · Public Liability · Parenting & Child Custody · Divorce & Separation · Motor Vehicle Accidents / CTPFree first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
Christine J Shanahan - Davine Shanahan Fitzpatrick provides legal services in Pakenham, 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
City First Solicitors provides legal services in Palmerston, ACT. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Strata & Body Corporate and Planning & Environment.
Property & Conveyancing+8 moreStrata & Body Corporate · Planning & Environment · Motor Vehicle Accidents / CTP · Commercial Property & Leasing · Business & Commercial Law · Wills & Estates · Estate Planning & Testamentary Trusts · Notary Public & JP Services
Clarke John provides legal services in Bega, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreWills & Estates · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Commercial Litigation · Powers of Attorney & Guardianship · Elder Law & Aged Care · Family Law · Business & Commercial Law
Clarke John provides legal services in Bermagui, NSW. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
Property & Conveyancing+7 moreWills & Estates · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Commercial Litigation · Powers of Attorney & Guardianship · Elder Law & Aged Care · Family Law · Business & Commercial Law
Clayton James provides legal services in Lismore, NSW. Listed practice areas include Contested Wills & Family Provision, Litigation & Dispute Resolution and Wills & Estates.
Contested Wills & Family Provision+7 moreLitigation & Dispute Resolution · Wills & Estates · Mediation & Dispute Resolution · Property & Conveyancing · Partner & Family Visas · Personal Injury · Commercial LitigationNo win, no feeThe firm mentions no win, no fee arrangements. Confirm terms in writing.Free first consultThe firm advertises a free first consultation.
Cleeland & Stevens provides legal services in Wheelers Hill, VIC. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Wills & Estates and Litigation & Dispute Resolution.
Clementina Maione Solicitor provides legal services in Maylands, SA. Listed practice areas include Family Law, Divorce & Separation and Property & Conveyancing.
Family Law+5 moreDivorce & Separation · Property & Conveyancing · Parenting & Child Custody · Litigation & Dispute Resolution · Family Property Settlement2 languagesLanguages mentioned on the firm’s website: italian
CLT Family Law provides legal services in Kirwan, QLD. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Wills & Estates.
CML Lawyers provides legal services in Adelong, NSW. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Property & Conveyancing and Agribusiness & Rural Law.
Business & Commercial Law+7 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Agribusiness & Rural Law · Wills & Estates · Planning & Environment · Partner & Family Visas · Powers of Attorney & Guardianship · Commercial Property & Leasing
CML Lawyers provides legal services in Tumut, NSW. Listed practice areas include Business & Commercial Law, Property & Conveyancing and Agribusiness & Rural Law.
Business & Commercial Law+7 moreProperty & Conveyancing · Agribusiness & Rural Law · Wills & Estates · Planning & Environment · Partner & Family Visas · Powers of Attorney & Guardianship · Commercial Property & Leasing
Cole (Natalie) Lawyers provides legal services in Balwyn North, VIC. Listed practice areas include Wills & Estates, Family Law and Probate & Estate Administration.
Colin Garber & Associates provides legal services in Esperance, WA. Listed practice areas include Property & Conveyancing, Business & Commercial Law and Wills & Estates.
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.
