Licensed Conveyancer Services Across Australia
A conveyancer manages the legal side of buying, selling or transferring property. Our licensed conveyancers handle contract review, searches and settlement for a fixed fee, in every state and territory.
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What a Conveyancer Actually Does
A conveyancer is a licensed specialist in the legal process of transferring property ownership. Unlike a general legal practitioner, a conveyancer's training and licence are focused specifically on property transactions, which is why most residential and commercial settlements in Australia are handled by a conveyancer rather than a solicitor.
In practice, that means a conveyancer reviews your contract of sale before you sign, orders title and council searches to confirm the property is free of undisclosed issues, calculates settlement figures including rates and levy adjustments, coordinates with your lender and the other party's representative, and manages settlement itself, including lodging documents for registration afterward. For a deeper look at this process, see our guide on what happens at settlement.
- Reviews the contract of sale and flags special conditions before you sign.
- Orders title, council and other searches relevant to the property.
- Calculates settlement figures and rate or levy adjustments.
- Liaises with your lender and the other party's conveyancer or solicitor.
- Manages settlement and lodges documents for registration afterward.
How to Choose a Conveyancer
Check the Licence
Confirm they hold a current licence in the state where the property is located. Our guide explains how to check if a conveyancer is licensed.
Ask About Fees Upfront
A fixed-fee quote before work begins is a stronger signal than an hourly rate with an unclear total.
Judge Communication, Not Location
Settlement in most of Australia is conducted electronically through PEXA, so a conveyancer's office address matters far less than how clearly and quickly they communicate.
Match Experience to Your Transaction
A straightforward residential purchase and a commercial or off-the-plan matter benefit from different depths of experience. Ask directly if they have handled your specific transaction type.
Conveyancer Services We Offer
A Conveyancer in Every State and Territory
New South Wales
Transfer duty applies. PEXA used for most settlements.
Victoria
Land transfer duty applies. PEXA widely used.
Queensland
Transfer duty applies. PEXA used for settlement.
Western Australia
Governed by the Settlement Agents Act. PEXA used.
South Australia
Land transfer duty applies. PEXA used.
Tasmania
Duty payable on transfer. PEXA available.
Australian Capital Territory
Conveyance duty applies. PEXA used.
Northern Territory
Stamp duty applies. Manual steps still used in some matters.
Why Clients Use ConveyDirect
Licensed in Every State
We operate through conveyancers licensed in the state where each transaction settles, not a single national licence.
Fixed-Fee Certainty
Your fee is agreed before work begins, regardless of how many searches or enquiries are required.
Direct Communication
You deal directly with the conveyancer managing your file, not a call centre or rotating case handler.
Conveyancer FAQs
What does a conveyancer do?
A conveyancer manages the legal transfer of property ownership, including contract review, searches, settlement adjustments and lodging documents for registration after settlement.
How do I choose a good conveyancer?
Confirm they hold a current licence in the state where your property is located, ask whether their fee is fixed or hourly, and check how clearly they communicate. Office location matters far less than licensing status and responsiveness.
Is a conveyancer the same as a solicitor?
No. A conveyancer specialises in property transactions only. See our full guide on conveyancer vs solicitor for the detailed differences.
Can a conveyancer work across different states?
A conveyancer is licensed at the state level. A national firm uses conveyancers licensed in each relevant state rather than a single licence covering the whole country.
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