Best Conveyancers & Conveyancing Lawyers in Australia
Updated 22 September 2026
Compare conveyancers and conveyancing lawyers in 41 Australian cities, ranked on public client reviews and professional standing. A conveyancer reviews the contract of sale, conducts title and property searches, and settles the transfer of land under the conveyancing, property and land titles laws of the state where the property sits.
The first step is to engage a conveyancer before you sign or exchange a contract. In most states the buyer's cooling-off period is short, from 2 clear business days in South Australia to 5 business days in NSW, Queensland and the ACT, and Western Australia and Tasmania have no statutory cooling-off period at all. The ranked lists below are built with the method explained in how we rank law firms.
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Wollerman Shacklock
Wollerman Shacklock is a law firm in Clyde North, Victoria, serving the City of Casey region since 1994.
- Office at Unit 2, 43 Rainier Crescent, Clyde North VIC 3978.
- Established in 1994.
- Its principal solicitor is a Law Institute of Victoria accredited property law specialist.
Clyde North VIC
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Melbourne
Full ranking →- 1First Class Legal★★★★★ 4.9 (641)
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AB Morison Conveyancing★★★★★ 4.9 (637) - 3
Livable Conveyancing Pty Ltd★★★★★ 5.0 (112)
Sydney
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Titlespace★★★★★ 5.0 (219) - 2
Kaz Conveyancing★★★★★ 5.0 (204) - 3
S&B Legal★★★★★ 5.0 (172)
Adelaide
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Athena Enterprises★★★★★ 5.0 (331) - 2
Aaron Conveyancing★★★★★ 5.0 (258) - 3
Corsers Lawyers, Property, Conveyancer, Wills Estates & Immigration specialists★★★★★ 5.0 (215)
Brisbane
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bytherules Conveyancing Lawyers★★★★★ 5.0 (3,609) - 2
Empire Legal - Conveyancing★★★★★ 5.0 (1,944) - 3
Conveyancing Connection★★★★★ 5.0 (803)
Perth
Full ranking →- 1
Elite Property Settlements★★★★★ 5.0 (730) - 2
Strategic Settlements★★★★★ 5.0 (661) - 3
Rezzi Conveyancing★★★★★ 5.0 (628)
Canberra
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Ammitoj Singh Legal★★★★★ 5.0 (174) - 2BDN Lawyers★★★★★ 4.9 (177)
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NatLaw★★★★★ 4.9 (153)
Hobart
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EB Conveyancing★★★★★ 5.0 (107) - 2
Baldwin Conveyancing★★★★★ 5.0 (81) - 3
Tas Conveyancing★★★★★ 4.9 (178)
Darwin
Full ranking →- 1
Voeuk Conveyancing Darwin★★★★★ 4.9 (404) - 2
Saunders Conveyancing NT★★★★★ 5.0 (101) - 3
Tschirpig Conveyancing★★★★★ 4.9 (188)
Gold Coast
Full ranking →- 1
Blackhurst Law★★★★★ 5.0 (841) - 2
Wallace Law Group★★★★★ 5.0 (259) - 3Hains Legal Gold Coast - Conveyancing★★★★★ 5.0 (233)
What does a conveyancer do?
A conveyancer manages the legal transfer of a property from seller to buyer, from the contract to registration of the new owner. The tasks are:
- Review the contract of sale and the vendor's disclosure documents, such as a Section 32 statement in Victoria or a Form 1 in South Australia.
- Order title, council, water and strata searches.
- Advise on special conditions, finance clauses and the cooling-off period.
- Prepare the transfer and settlement documents.
- Calculate adjustments for council rates, water and strata levies.
- Coordinate with the lender, the other side and the real estate agent.
- Settle the transaction and lodge the transfer for registration with the state land registry.
For sellers, the conveyancer also prepares the contract or vendor statement, arranges the discharge of the existing mortgage and confirms the funds received at settlement. The What Does a Conveyancer Do? guide sets out each step for buyers and sellers.
Conveyancing solicitor
A conveyancing solicitor is a lawyer who does conveyancing work. A solicitor can also advise on disputes, deceased estates, trusts, company purchases and complex contract conditions, which a licensed conveyancer cannot do.
Settlement agent (WA)
In Western Australia, property settlements are handled by a lawyer or by a settlement agent licensed under the Settlement Agents Act 1981 (WA) and regulated by Consumer Protection.
Who can do conveyancing in each state?
A solicitor can do conveyancing in every state and territory. Whether a non-lawyer can do it for a fee depends on the state.
| State or territory | Who can do conveyancing for a fee | Licensing law or body |
|---|---|---|
| NSW | Solicitor or licensed conveyancer | Conveyancers Licensing Act 2003 (NSW); NSW Fair Trading |
| Victoria | Lawyer or licensed conveyancer | Conveyancers Act 2006 (Vic); Business Licensing Authority |
| Queensland | Solicitor only (or under a solicitor's supervision) | No separate conveyancer licence |
| Western Australia | Lawyer or licensed settlement agent | Settlement Agents Act 1981 (WA); Consumer Protection |
| South Australia | Legal practitioner or registered conveyancer | Conveyancers Act 1994 (SA); Consumer and Business Services |
| Tasmania | Lawyer or licensed conveyancer | Consumer, Building and Occupational Services (CBOS) |
| ACT | Lawyer or licensed conveyancer | Access Canberra |
| Northern Territory | Lawyer or licensed conveyancing agent | Agents Licensing Act 1979 (NT) |
How long is the cooling-off period in each state?
The cooling-off period for a residential purchase ranges from none to 5 business days, depending on the state. It does not apply to a purchase at auction in the states that have one.
| State or territory | Cooling-off period | Cost to the buyer who withdraws |
|---|---|---|
| NSW | 5 business days (10 for off-the-plan contracts) | 0.25% of the price |
| Victoria | 3 business days (private sale) | $100 or 0.2% of the price, whichever is greater |
| Queensland | 5 business days from receiving the contract signed by both parties | Up to 0.25% of the price |
| Western Australia | None unless written into the contract | Not applicable |
| South Australia | 2 clear business days | Deposit above $100 must be refunded |
| Tasmania | None unless written into the contract | Not applicable |
| ACT | 5 working days | 0.25% of the price |
| Northern Territory | 4 business days (not at auction) | No penalty |
Queensland's period is set by section 166 of the Property Occupations Act 2014 (Qld). In NSW, a buyer can waive the cooling-off period by giving the seller a certificate from a solicitor or licensed conveyancer under section 66W of the Conveyancing Act 1919 (NSW).
How does electronic settlement work?
Most Australian property settlements now happen online through an electronic lodgment network operator (ELNO), such as PEXA or Sympli, under the Electronic Conveyancing National Law. The buyer's and seller's conveyancers, the banks and the land registry work in one digital workspace, and the funds move at the same time as the transfer is lodged. Transfer duty is usually paid to the state revenue office through the same workspace. Tasmania and the Northern Territory adopted electronic lodgment later than the other states, so a conveyancer can confirm whether a particular transfer will settle electronically or on paper.
How much does a conveyancer cost?
A conveyancer in Australia typically charges between $800 and $2,500 in professional fees for a standard residential purchase or sale, plus disbursements. The ranges are indicative as at September 2026 and vary with the state, the property type and the work involved.
| Item | Indicative amount |
|---|---|
| Professional fee, standard purchase or sale | Around $800 to $2,500 |
| Off-the-plan, strata or rural property | Often higher, quoted case by case |
| Disbursements (searches, certificates, ELNO fees) | Several hundred dollars, depending on the property |
| NSW transfer registration fee | $182.73 (NSW Land Registry Services, from 1 July 2026) |
Most conveyancers quote a fixed professional fee. Transfer duty is separate: it is a state tax, not a conveyancing fee. The Conveyancing Costs in Australia guide breaks down professional fees and disbursements.
How to choose a conveyancer
Choose a conveyancer by running these checks before you sign anything:
- Licence or practising certificate. Check the conveyancer's licence on the state register, or the solicitor's practising certificate with the law society or legal regulator.
- Authority in the right state. The conveyancer must be able to act in the state where the property is located.
- Written quote. Ask for a quote that lists professional fees and disbursements separately, with GST shown.
- Contract review before signing. Confirm the conveyancer will review the contract before you sign or exchange.
- Legal issues. For a dispute, deceased estate, company or trust purchase, or unusual special conditions, a solicitor can give legal advice that a licensed conveyancer cannot.
The general checks in How to Choose a Lawyer in Australia apply to conveyancing solicitors too.
Conveyancers by location
VIC
NSW
- Conveyancers in Sydney
- Conveyancers in Newcastle
- Conveyancers in Central Coast
- Conveyancers in Parramatta
- Conveyancers in Penrith
- Conveyancers in Wollongong
- Conveyancers in Blacktown
- Conveyancers in Port Macquarie
- Conveyancers in Coffs Harbour
- Conveyancers in Tamworth
- Conveyancers in Campbelltown
- Conveyancers in Liverpool
- Conveyancers in Albury
QLD
- Conveyancers in Brisbane
- Conveyancers in Gold Coast
- Conveyancers in Townsville
- Conveyancers in Sunshine Coast
- Conveyancers in Cairns
- Conveyancers in Toowoomba
- Conveyancers in Ipswich
- Conveyancers in Mackay
- Conveyancers in Hervey Bay
- Conveyancers in Rockhampton
- Conveyancers in Bundaberg
- Conveyancers in Gladstone
Conveyancing guides
These guides explain the conveyancing questions readers ask most often:
- What Does a Conveyancer Do?: the steps for buyers and sellers, and conveyancer vs solicitor.
- Conveyancing Costs in Australia: professional fees, disbursements and why transfer duty is separate.
- What Is a Caveat on Property? Lodging & Removing One: how a caveat protects an interest in land.
The largest markets are Conveyancers in Sydney, Conveyancers in Melbourne, Conveyancers in Brisbane and Conveyancers in Adelaide. In Perth, compare Settlement Agents & Conveyancers in Perth. Disputes over land, leases or strata go to Property Lawyers in Australia.
Frequently asked questions
Is a conveyancing solicitor the same as a licensed conveyancer?
No. A conveyancing solicitor is a lawyer with a practising certificate who can also advise on disputes and related legal issues. A licensed conveyancer holds a state conveyancing licence and handles property transfers only.
Can a licensed conveyancer act for me in Queensland?
No. Queensland has no separate licensing scheme for conveyancers, so conveyancing for a fee is done by, or under the supervision of, a solicitor with a practising certificate.
What is a settlement agent in WA?
A settlement agent is licensed under the Settlement Agents Act 1981 (WA) to handle property settlements in Western Australia. A lawyer can also act on a WA settlement.
Is stamp duty part of the conveyancing fee?
No. Transfer duty (stamp duty) is a state tax assessed by the state revenue office. It is usually paid through the settlement, but it is not a conveyancer's fee.
Does it matter which state my conveyancer is based in?
Yes. Conveyancing rules, forms and licensing differ by state, so the conveyancer must be authorised to act in the state where the property is located.