Online conveyancing help
There’s lots to consider when it comes to buying or selling property. Our online conveyancing help will assist you to learn about the conveyancing process. We explain the stages of conveyancing and more.
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Buying Property
Anti-money laundering checks when buying or selling property: your questions answeredWhat the new anti-money laundering checks mean for you, including the extra ID and source of funds checks every client now completes.Buying Bushfire-Prone Land in NSW: What Your Contract Is Telling YouWhat bushfire-prone land mapping means for building work and insurance, especially across Lake Macquarie and the Hunter Region.Buying in a Mine Subsidence District in NSW: What It MeansWhat it changes, and what it doesn’t, when your Section 10.7 certificate says the property is in a mine subsidence district.Buying Property at Auction in NSW: What Happens When the Hammer FallsThe winning bidder signs and pays the deposit on the spot, with no cooling-off period. What to check before you bid.Cooling-off Period vs Finance Clause: What Each One Actually DoesA cooling-off period lets you walk away within 5 business days. A finance clause only helps if your lender declines. How the two work together.Do You Need a Pest and Building Inspection in NSW?Not compulsory, but the window is short. What each inspection covers, when to book and what to do if the report finds something.Gazumping in NSW: Can You Be Outbid After Your Offer Is Accepted?Gazumping is legal in NSW until contracts are exchanged. Whether you get your money back and how to close the window.Here’s What To Do After Your Offer Has Been AcceptedThe steps after your offer is accepted: your details to the agent, the deposit, exchange of contracts and the 5 business day cooling-off period.Holding Deposits in NSW: Why There’s No Such ThingThere is no such thing as a holding deposit in NSW. What that money really is and what actually secures a property.How Are Council Rates and Water Adjusted at Settlement in NSW?Council rates, water and strata levies are split by the day at settlement. How the adjustments work, with a worked example.How to Prepare for Settlement in NSWSettlement day is largely automatic. The work is in the six weeks before it, and this is our checklist for buyers.Joint Tenants vs Tenants in Common: What Is the Difference?Buying with another person? Why you should decide how ownership is divided before you begin.NSW First Home Buyers Assistance Scheme: Stamp Duty Exemptions ExplainedHow the First Home Buyer Choice Scheme makes buying more affordable through stamp duty relief.Section 10.7 Certificates and Contract Clauses: What They’re Really Telling YouThe planning certificate and contract clauses that can sound alarming, and what the most common ones actually mean.Selling a Property With a Pool in NSW: Compliance Certificates ExplainedNew pool regulations apply to properties for sale in NSW, and what that means for compliance certificates.The 2026 NSW Contract for Sale: What Changed and Why It MattersWhat changed in the updated NSW Contract for Sale and Purchase of Land and why it matters.What Does “Subject to Existing Tenancy” Mean in Your Contract?What “subject to existing tenancy” means for the lease, the rent and when you can move in.What Happens If Settlement Is Delayed in NSW?A missed settlement date doesn’t end the contract. How a notice to complete works and who pays for the delay.What Is a Cooling-Off Period in NSW, and Is It Negotiable?The NSW cooling-off period is 5 business days from exchange. What it costs to pull out, when it doesn’t apply and whether it’s negotiable.What is a 66W certificate? Waiving your cooling-off period in NSWA 66W certificate cancels your cooling-off period. What you give up and when it makes sense.What Is a Deposit Bond and How Does It Work?How deposit bonds work and how to get one if you don’t have the cash for a deposit.What Is a Purchaser Declaration? The NSW Form Every Buyer SignsEvery NSW purchaser signs one. It tells Revenue NSW whether you are a foreign person, which decides if the 9% surcharge applies.What Is a Section 10.7 Planning Certificate? NSW Contracts ExplainedWhat a Section 10.7 planning certificate discloses and why most entries are nothing to worry about.What Is Exchange of Contracts in NSW?Why exchange of contracts is a critical step in buying or selling property, and how it works.What Is the Home Building Compensation Fund in NSW?What HBCF covers, how long it lasts and what it means for your contract when you buy or sell.What Is Title Insurance and Do You Need It in NSW?What title insurance covers in NSW, what it doesn’t, what it costs and when it’s worth having.When Do I Pay the Deposit to the Real Estate Agent in NSW?When your deposit is actually due: the 0.25% paid to the agent, the balance on exchange and how cooling-off affects it.When Do You Pay Stamp Duty on Property in NSW?What stamp duty (transfer duty) is and whether it applies to you when buying in NSW.Why Do You Need A Strata Report?How strata fees work in NSW, recent changes to strata law and what to check in the strata report before you buy.Why You Should Get an Insurance Quote Before You Buy in NSWBuyers compare loan rates for weeks but rarely price building insurance before signing. Why that’s worth changing.
Selling Property
Anti-money laundering checks when buying or selling property: your questions answeredWhat the new anti-money laundering checks mean for you, including the extra ID and source of funds checks every client now completes.Do I need an Occupation Certificate to sell a house?An occupation certificate isn’t required to sell, but conveyancers often ask for one if changes were made to the house.How Are Council Rates and Water Adjusted at Settlement in NSW?Council rates, water and strata levies are split by the day at settlement. How the adjustments work, with a worked example.How much does it cost to get a contract of sale?The key costs of selling a home, including the contract of sale and conveyancing fees.Questions Sellers Must Answer Before a Buyer Signs the ContractThe questions a buyer’s legal representative will ask about the property before they sign the contract.Selling a House With Unapproved Building Works in NSWUnapproved works won’t stop a sale, but hiding them can derail it. How to handle them before you list.Selling a Property With a Pool in NSW: Compliance Certificates ExplainedNew pool regulations apply to properties for sale in NSW, and what that means for compliance certificates.Selling a Property: You’ve Accepted an Offer. Here’s What Happens NextTwelve steps stand between accepting an offer and exchanging contracts, and what we need from you at each one.Selling in NSW? Why You Need an ATO Clearance CertificateEvery seller now needs an ATO clearance certificate. Without one, your buyer must hold back 15% at settlement.What Happens If Settlement Is Delayed in NSW?A missed settlement date doesn’t end the contract. How a notice to complete works and who pays for the delay.What Is a Deposit Bond and How Does It Work?How deposit bonds work and how to get one if you don’t have the cash for a deposit.What Is Exchange of Contracts in NSW?Why exchange of contracts is a critical step in buying or selling property, and how it works.
Property Law
Can You Use the Same Conveyancer as the Seller in NSW?You can use the seller’s conveyancer only in limited cases with written consent, and it’s rarely a good idea.Conveyancer vs Solicitor in NSW: Which Should You Use?For the conveyancing itself, a licensed conveyancer and a solicitor do the same job. What actually differs.How to Verify Your Identity Online for a NSW Property SaleHow to have your identification verified online when buying, selling or transferring property.What Does a Conveyancer Do in NSW?What a conveyancer does at each stage of buying or selling, from the contract to settlement.What Does a Conveyancer Need in the Sales Advice?How a well drafted sales advice can speed up exchange, plus best practice for property transactions.
AML & Verification of Identity
Anti-money laundering checks when buying or selling property: your questions answeredWhat the new anti-money laundering checks mean for you, including the extra ID and source of funds checks every client now completes.How to Verify Your Identity Online for a NSW Property SaleHow to have your identification verified online when buying, selling or transferring property.
Client Guides
Anti-money laundering checks when buying or selling property: your questions answeredWhat the new anti-money laundering checks mean for you, including the extra ID and source of funds checks every client now completes.Buying Bushfire-Prone Land in NSW: What Your Contract Is Telling YouWhat bushfire-prone land mapping means for building work and insurance, especially across Lake Macquarie and the Hunter Region.
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Costs and fees
Is a solicitor or conveyancer cheaper?
The cost of a conveyancer, excluding third-party fees, can range between $1,800-$2,500, depending on the matter.
On top of this fee, you will be required to pay for disbursements. These are fees that have been paid on your behalf by the conveyancer that are reimbursed. These include searches or certificates that disclose rates, amounts owed, and the history of your property.
Solicitors are typically more expensive than conveyancers because they are qualified lawyers, but we have a hybrid model using a mix of both solicitors and conveyancers.
We’re home to lawyers and certified conveyancers, giving our clients the peace of mind that comes with expert legal advice.
We’ll give you expert support and guidance and enable you to transact quickly and easily.
How can I reduce my conveyancing fees?
Negotiate a fixed fee with your solicitor or licensed conveyancer for the work, rather than an hourly rate.
We provide fixed fees to all our customers. Contact us for a free quote.
What do conveyancing costs include?
As well as a legal service fee you will usually be charged for disbursements, which may include:
- A title search
- Certificate fees charged by authorities with responsibility for water, electricity, roads, schools etc.
- Registering the mortgage
- Registering the transfer
Conveyancing costs, other than legal fees and disbursements, may include:
- Building and pest inspections
- Survey report
- Establishment of mortgage
- Home building insurance
- Valuation fees
- Mortgage insurance
- Stamp duty and mortgage duty
- Levies, if the property is in a strata or community scheme
- Council and water rates.
As conveyancers and property lawyers, we disclose these costs in quotes and on settlement.
Contact us for a free quote.
Choosing a conveyancer
Do conveyancers give legal advice?
Conveyancers can draw up legal documents, manage and/or advise clients on legal transactions.
Conveyancers help clients buy and sell property, ensuring all legal obligations are met and that their client’s rights are protected during the transaction.
Is it better to use a local solicitor for conveyancing?
A solicitor or conveyancer’s local knowledge of the area is always something that could prove to be useful and of a benefit to you in your sale, however, conveyancing is very widely done across NSW and knowledge of the area is not specifically required.
Do I need a conveyancer or solicitor?
You’ll need either a licensed conveyancer or a solicitor to help. A very common question people ask us is ‘what is the difference between a Solicitor and Conveyancer, and which one should I use?’
Which you choose is up to you – read our article for more information.
How can we help?
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