Conveyancing Guides

Conveyancing Guides · Page 2

Practical, plain-English guides to conveyancing in Australia, covering settlement, contracts, stamp duty, title searches and the specific schemes available to first home buyers.

17 June 2026

Buying Out a Co-Owner From a Jointly Owned Property

How buying out a co-owner works, including valuation, refinancing, transfer duty on the share acquired, and the conveyancing steps involved.

Dealing With a Deceased Estate Sale Delay

Why deceased estate property sales often take longer to settle, the legal steps that cause delay, and how a conveyancer helps executors manage the process.

Adding a Partner to a Property Title in Australia

What it takes to add a partner to a property title in Australia, including transfer duty, lender consent and the paperwork conveyancers handle for you.

Property Implications of a Binding Financial Agreement

How a binding financial agreement affects jointly owned property, and why the agreement itself does not transfer title on its own until it is implemented.

What the ACT Crown Lease System Means for Conveyancing

What it means to buy property on a Crown Lease in the ACT, including lease purpose clauses and how sublease and assignment work at settlement.

Green Title vs Survey-Strata Title in WA Explained

How green title and survey-strata title differ in Western Australia, and what each means for ownership, common property and due diligence checks.

A Checklist for Buyers Using a Mortgage Broker

What to ask and confirm when working with a mortgage broker to buy property, from accreditation to loan comparisons and finance approval dates.

Buying a Service Station: Contaminated Land Considerations

Contamination risk, underground fuel tanks, remediation obligations and licensing checks to complete before buying a service station property.

Primary Production Land Duty Concessions Explained

How primary production land duty concessions work across Australia, who typically qualifies, and what buyers of farming land should check first.

The GST Margin Scheme on Commercial Property Purchases

How the GST margin scheme applies to commercial property purchases, when it can be used, and what buyers should check before signing the contract.

A Checklist for Buying a Business With Property Included

What to check before buying a business that includes commercial or freehold property, from due diligence to settlement, contracts and transfer duty.

Flood Certificates and Flood Searches Explained

What a flood certificate or flood search reveals about a property, the difference between riverine and stormwater flooding, and why it affects insurance.

What to Do If You Discover Asbestos After Settlement

What buyers should do if asbestos is found in a property after settlement, who may be responsible for disclosure, and how a conveyancer can help.

NSW First Home Buyer Choice and Concessions Explained

How the NSW first home buyer duty concession and grant pathways work, who is eligible, and how your conveyancer applies for the right one on your behalf.

Commercial Conveyancing vs Residential

Key differences between commercial and residential conveyancing in Australia, covering GST, due diligence, lease review and settlement adjustments.

Property Settlement Scams and Fraud Prevention

Learn how property settlement scams work, from email fraud to fake bank details, and the practical steps that protect your settlement funds.

Buying a Mixed-Use Commercial and Residential Lot

What buying a mixed-use commercial and residential lot involves, from zoning and GST apportionment to finance and strata considerations for buyers.

A Checklist Before Signing a Contract of Sale

What to check before signing a contract of sale in Australia, covering special conditions, finance clauses, inspections, title and conveyancer review.

Queensland Office of Fair Trading Trust Account Complaints

How the Queensland Office of Fair Trading handles trust account complaints in property deals, and where solicitor conveyancing complaints go instead.

WA Off-the-Plan Duty Concession Explained

A plain-English guide to WA's off-the-plan duty concession for new apartments and units, who may qualify, and why the scheme is time-limited.

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