Conveyancing Guides
Practical, plain-English guides to conveyancing in Australia, covering settlement, contracts, stamp duty, title searches and the specific schemes available to first home buyers.
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What Does a Conveyancer Do?
A conveyancer reviews or prepares the contract, runs searches, tracks deadlines and settles your purchase or sale. Every step for buyers and for sellers.
Read More 12 October 2026What Is a Conveyancer in WA? Settlement Agents Explained
In WA a conveyancer is called a settlement agent, licensed by Consumer Protection under the Settlement Agents Act 1981. What they do and if you need one.
Read More 12 October 2026What Are Disbursements in Conveyancing?
Disbursements are the searches, certificates and PEXA fees your conveyancer pays for you. What they are, 2026 costs by state, and how to check them.
Read More 12 October 2026When Do You Pay Conveyancing Fees?
Most conveyancing fees are paid at settlement, from the sale proceeds or the buyer's funds. What may be due upfront, and what buyers and sellers each pay.
Read More 12 October 2026Fixed-Fee Conveyancing: What to Look For
A fixed-fee conveyancing quote should be in writing, show one total including GST and list its exclusions. What it includes and when the price can change.
Read More 12 October 2026Do You Still Pay Conveyancing Fees If a Sale Falls Through?
Usually you still pay for work done and disbursements already incurred. What no sale, no fee covers, cooling-off costs, and whether it is worth paying for.
Read More 12 October 2026How Much Does Conveyancing Cost in QLD?
Conveyancing in QLD costs about $800 to $1,700 to buy and $1,000 to $2,000 to sell, plus searches and Titles Queensland fees. See what each part covers.
Read More 12 October 2026How Much Does Conveyancing Cost in Victoria?
Conveyancing in Victoria costs about $700 to $1,600 in fees, plus searches, Section 32 costs for sellers and the transfer fee for buyers. See 2026 ranges.
Read More 12 October 2026How Much Does Conveyancing Cost in NSW?
Conveyancing in NSW costs about $900 to $2,000 to buy and $700 to $1,800 to sell, plus searches and NSW LRS fees. See 2026 ranges and what drives them.
Read More 12 October 2026How Much Does a Conveyancer Cost in South Australia?
A conveyancer in SA typically charges $700 to $1,600, plus Form 1 searches for sellers and a Land Services SA transfer fee for buyers. See 2026 costs.
Read More 12 October 2026How Much Does a Settlement Agent Cost in Perth?
A Perth settlement agent typically charges $800 to $1,600 for a buyer and $700 to $1,500 for a seller. See what is included and the Landgate fees on top.
Read More 12 October 2026Why Does Conveyancing Take So Long?
Conveyancing takes weeks because of the agreed settlement date, finance, searches and linked sales. The common causes of delay and how to avoid them.
Read More 12 October 2026How Long Does Conveyancing Take in QLD?
Queensland conveyancing usually takes four to six weeks. How the REIQ contract sets settlement, finance and building and pest dates, plus cooling-off.
Read More 12 October 2026Why Does Conveyancing in Victoria Sometimes Take Longer Than Expected?
Victorian conveyancing often runs longer because 30 to 90 day settlements are normal and Section 32 work comes first. Melbourne timelines explained.
Read More 12 October 2026How Long Do Conveyancing Searches Take?
Most conveyancing searches take minutes to two weeks. Turnaround for title, council, water, land tax and strata certificates, plus how long enquiries take.
Read More 12 October 2026How Long Does a Conveyancer Take to Review a Contract?
A conveyancer usually reviews a standard contract of sale in one or two business days. What slows it down and how to get it back before an auction.
Read More 12 October 2026How Long Does It Take to Exchange Contracts?
Exchange can happen days after an accepted offer once the buyer's checks are done, and settlement follows weeks later. What happens and timings by state.
Read More 12 October 2026Right of Way on Property: Shared Driveways and Your Rights
A right of way driveway is one a neighbour has a legal right to use. Who can park, gate or repair it, what counts as blocking and how disputes are settled.
Read More 12 October 2026How Long Does Subdivision Take?
How long subdivision takes, stage by stage: planning approval, works, sign-off and registration, deadlines that apply, and why subdivisions get delayed.
Read More 12 October 2026What Is a Plan of Subdivision?
A plan of subdivision is the surveyed plan that creates new lots in Victoria. What it shows, how it is certified and registered, and other states' terms.
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