Compare the best conveyancers in your city
We shortlist well-reviewed conveyancers and property lawyers in each major Australian city, check they're allowed to act in that state, and explain why each one made the list. Call any of them direct, or get quotes from a few.
Find a conveyancer in your city
Each city list is researched separately, with its own state rules, fee guide and licence checks.
What we check for every listing
- Allowed to actA licensed conveyancer, settlement agent or law firm, checked against the state rules.
- ReputationA strong, consistent record of Google reviews from real clients.
- FocusResidential conveyancing is a core part of what the firm does.
- Direct contactNumbers and links go to the firm, not a referral service.
Conveyancing rules by state
Who can do the work, how long you have to change your mind, and what a standard purchase usually costs in professional fees.
| State | Who can do it | Cooling-off | Fee to buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| NSW | Licensed conveyancers or solicitors | 5 business days | $900 to $2,000 |
| VIC | Licensed conveyancers or lawyers | 3 clear business days | $800 to $1,900 |
| QLD | Solicitors (law practices) only | 5 business days | $1,000 to $2,200 |
| WA | Licensed settlement agents or lawyers | None | $700 to $1,800 |
| SA | Registered conveyancers or solicitors | 2 clear business days | $700 to $1,600 |
| ACT | Lawyers only | 5 working days | $800 to $2,000 |
| TAS | Licensed conveyancers or lawyers | None by law | $700 to $1,800 |
| NT | Licensed conveyancing agents or solicitors | 4 business days | $800 to $2,000 |
Fees are typical professional fees, before searches and other disbursements. Details in our costs guide and cooling-off guide.
Get conveyancing quotes
Tell us what you're buying or selling and we'll pass your request to up to three conveyancers who cover your area, so you can compare fixed fee quotes. Free, and no obligation.
- Quotes from firms that passed our checks
- Written, itemised fees to compare
- You choose who to go with
Guides
Plain English answers to the questions buyers and sellers ask most.
- How much does conveyancing cost in Australia?Typical professional fees by state, what disbursements add, and how to compare quotes.
- Cooling-off periods for buying property, by stateHow long you have to change your mind after signing, state by state, and what it costs.
- Conveyancer or solicitor: which do you need?Who can do your conveyancing in each state, and when a solicitor is worth the extra.
- The conveyancing process, step by stepEvery step from accepted offer to settlement day, and what you need to do at each one.
Check a conveyancer in your state
Every state keeps a free public register. It takes a minute to check before you sign, and it's the same check we run for every firm on our lists.
| State | Search the register |
|---|---|
| New South Wales | NSW Government licence check (Conveyancer) |
| Victoria | Consumer Affairs Victoria public register of licensed conveyancers |
| Queensland | Queensland Law Society Register of Solicitors |
| Western Australia | Consumer Protection online licence search (licence type: settlement agent) |
| South Australia | CBS public licence register (Find a licence holder) |
| Australian Capital Territory | ACT Law Society Find a Lawyer |
| Tasmania | Consumer Affairs Tasmania search for a licensed conveyancer |
| Northern Territory | Licensing NT: real estate, business and conveyancing agents (no public online register confirmed; contact Licensing NT to check a licence) |
About Top 10 Conveyancing
Is Top 10 Conveyancing free to use?
Yes. Browsing the lists and asking for quotes costs you nothing. You agree the fee directly with the conveyancer you choose.
How are the firms chosen?
Each firm must be allowed to do conveyancing in its state, have a strong record of real Google reviews, and do residential conveyancing as a core part of its work. We then rank on reputation, focus, experience and how clearly the firm explains its fees. The full method is on how we select.
Do firms pay to be listed?
No. No firm pays to be listed or to move up a list. If you ask for quotes, we may be paid by a firm for the introduction. See how we make money.
Conveyancer or solicitor: which do I need?
It depends on your state. In Queensland only a solicitor can do your conveyancing. In most other states a licensed conveyancer or a solicitor can, and in Western Australia most of the work is done by licensed settlement agents. Our conveyancer or solicitor guide covers every state.
How often are the lists updated?
Each city page shows the date it was last reviewed. At each review we recheck licences, ratings and contact details, and remove firms that no longer meet the standard.