Conveyancing · For buyers

Conveyancing: Buying

Fixed-fee conveyancing for property buyers.

From contract review to settlement day, we handle the legal side of buying your property. A qualified property lawyer reviews your contract before you sign, runs the searches that matter, and makes sure settlement happens on time, all for a transparent fixed fee.

The spring and first home buyer offers apply to buying and selling, not property transfers.

Fixed fee, quoted upfront
Contract review in 1–2 business days
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Qualified Australian property lawyers
Fixed fee · fully online

Everything that's covered

Pre-purchase contract review
Property & title searches
Advice on special conditions & cooling-off
Liaising with your lender & the seller's representative
Settlement adjustments & calculations
Online settlement via PEXA

A simple, guided process

1

Tell us about your purchase

Send us the contract and a few details. We open your matter the same day.

2

We review your contract

A property lawyer checks the contract and searches, and explains anything you should know before you sign or exchange.

3

Exchange & cooling-off

We guide you through exchange, deposits, and any cooling-off rights that apply in your state.

4

Settlement

We coordinate with your lender and the seller, complete final checks, and settle electronically. You get the keys.

What happens, in order

  1. Open your matter

    Tell us about the property and agree your fixed fee before work begins.

  2. Review the contract

    We review the contract and disclosure documents before you sign, and explain special conditions.

  3. Check conditions and cooling-off

    We explain the conditions and cooling-off rights that apply to your purchase.

  4. Arrange searches

    We order property and title searches and explain issues raised by the results.

  5. Coordinate finance

    We liaise with your lender and the seller's representative about the contract requirements.

  6. Prepare for settlement

    We confirm adjustments, documents and the funds needed for settlement.

  7. Settle electronically

    We coordinate settlement through PEXA and confirm the transfer is completed.

State notes

For the NSW process in detail, read our buying a home in NSW guide.

For the Victorian process in detail, read our buying a home in Victoria guide.

For the Queensland process in detail, read our buying a home in Queensland guide.

  • NSW: The contract includes prescribed documents. Private-treaty buyers generally have five business days to cool off; auctions and other exceptions apply.
  • VIC: The section 32 vendor statement accompanies the contract. Private-treaty buyers generally have three business days to cool off, subject to exceptions.
  • QLD: Seller disclosure statements and any finance and building-and-pest conditions need attention. Residential buyers generally have five business days to cool off, subject to exceptions.

Read about the difference between a conveyancer and a solicitor.

See what happens on settlement day.

Explore contract review, estimate duty with our stamp duty calculator, and see our fixed-fee pricing.

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Your matter, stage by stage

Step 1

Matter opened

Step 2

Contract review

Step 3

Exchange & cooling-off

Step 4

Pre-settlement checks

Step 5

Settlement complete

Common questions

Ready to get started?

Tell us about your matter and a qualified Australian property lawyer will take care of the rest, fixed-fee and fully online.

Explore buying off the plan: what to check before signing, selling conveyancing, fixed-fee pricing, contract reviews before you sign and stamp duty calculator.