What a Brisbane property and conveyancing lawyer can help with
Queensland conveyancing is unique. Buyers usually sign the contract before doing inspections, and the 5-business-day cooling-off period is short and easy to miss. A Brisbane property lawyer reviews your contract, runs searches and protects your deposit.
- You are buying or selling a Brisbane home and want a lawyer (not just a conveyancer).
- You have signed a contract and want it reviewed before cooling off ends.
- There is a building, pest or finance issue and you may need to terminate.
- A neighbour dispute over a fence, tree or boundary is escalating.
- You need a contract drafted for a private sale or off-the-plan purchase.
What to bring to your first consultation
- A signed copy of the contract (or the unsigned draft).
- The contract date and the cooling-off period end date.
- Pre-purchase reports if you have them (building, pest, pool safety).
- Loan pre-approval details if buying.
What it costs in Brisbane
Brisbane property lawyers commonly charge $1,200–$2,200 for a standard residential conveyance, plus searches and disbursements ($300–$600).
The Brisbane context
Queensland property law is governed by the Property Law Act 1974 (Qld) and the Land Sales Act 1984 (Qld). Settlements in Brisbane are now almost always done electronically via PEXA, with title transfers lodged at Titles Queensland.
Questions to ask your lawyer
Once matched, bring these to your first consultation.
- What are the key risks in this contract I should know about?
- Are there any special conditions you would recommend pushing for?
- What searches do you run, and what are you looking for?
- What happens at settlement, and what will I need to do?
- What could cause this transaction to fall over, and how do we prevent that?
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