Residential conveyancing
We manage every detail of buying or selling a home — from contract exchange through to PEXA settlement — ensuring stamp duty is correctly calculated and transfer documents comply with Queensland Titles Registry requirements.
Queensland property specialists
Real-estate law built around your transaction
Whether you are purchasing your first home in New Poppy, negotiating a commercial lease, or resolving a boundary dispute, our team brings focused legal skill to every stage of the property lifecycle.
Our approach
Five steps from enquiry to completion
Every property matter follows a clear path. We keep you informed at each milestone so there are no surprises — only progress.
1
Initial consultation
We listen to your situation, review any existing documents, and outline the legal landscape. This meeting is obligation-free and usually takes thirty minutes either in person at our New Poppy office or via video call.
2
Due diligence and searches
Our team conducts title searches, zoning checks, council searches, and flood-risk assessments under the Queensland Land Title Act 1994. We flag easements, covenants, or encumbrances that could affect your purchase or development.
3
Contract review and negotiation
We draft or review the REIQ contract, negotiate special conditions, and ensure sunset clauses, finance conditions, and building-and-pest clauses protect your interests. Every clause is explained in plain language.
4
Settlement preparation
We coordinate with banks, agents, and the other party's solicitors to prepare transfer documents, arrange PEXA electronic settlement, and calculate adjustments for rates, water, and body corporate levies.
5
Post-settlement support
After settlement, we confirm title registration, provide copies of all executed documents, and remain available for any follow-up questions about your new property rights or obligations.
Practice areas
Focused expertise across property law
From residential conveyancing to complex commercial transactions, our practice covers the full spectrum of real-estate legal needs in Queensland.
Commercial leases
We draft and negotiate retail shop leases under the Retail Shop Leases Act 1994, commercial office leases, and industrial tenancy agreements. Our reviews cover rent reviews, make-good obligations, and assignment rights.
Off-the-plan purchases
Buying before construction is complete carries unique risks. We review disclosure statements, community management statements, and sunset clause provisions to protect buyers from developer overreach.
Property disputes
Boundary encroachments, tree disputes, easement conflicts, and co-owner disagreements can escalate quickly. We pursue resolution through negotiation, QCAT applications, or Supreme Court proceedings when necessary.
Development and subdivisions
We advise developers on planning approvals, community title scheme creation, infrastructure agreements, and body corporate establishment under the Body Corporate and Community Management Act 1997.
Strata and body corporate
We assist lot owners and committees with by-law drafting, levy disputes, common property maintenance obligations, and adjudication applications under Queensland strata legislation.
Common questions
What our clients often ask
Our residential conveyancing fees typically range from $900 to $1,600 plus GST, depending on the complexity of the transaction. This includes contract review, searches, settlement coordination, and post-settlement registration. We provide a fixed-fee quote at the initial consultation so you know exactly what to expect.
Licensed conveyancers can handle straightforward residential transfers, but a solicitor offers broader legal advice — especially valuable when complications arise such as contract disputes, defects discovered after exchange, or issues with caveats and mortgages. We can step in at any stage if your matter requires legal representation beyond conveyancing.
At minimum, we recommend a title search, survey plan review, council rates search, land tax search, flood and bushfire overlay check, and contaminated land register search. For rural properties near New Poppy, we also check vegetation management maps and water allocation registers. These searches reveal encumbrances, restrictions, and risks that could affect your intended use of the land.
Standard REIQ contracts specify a 30-day settlement period from the contract date, though parties can negotiate shorter or longer timeframes. Electronic settlement via PEXA has streamlined the process significantly, allowing same-day title registration in most cases. We monitor each deadline and liaise with all parties to prevent delays.
Yes. We assist executors and beneficiaries with transmission applications to transfer title from a deceased estate. This involves obtaining a grant of probate, lodging the transmission application with the Titles Registry, and managing any associated stamp duty exemptions. If the property needs to be sold as part of the estate administration, we handle the conveyancing as well.
If a buyer or seller fails to meet their contractual obligations, the non-defaulting party may issue a notice to remedy. If the breach is not rectified within the specified period, termination rights and a claim for damages — including the deposit — may arise. We guide clients through the notice process and, where needed, pursue or defend claims in court or through mediation.
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