In most cases, fees are finalised at settlement. If anything needs to be paid earlier, we’ll clearly explain it upfront.
Off-the-plan contracts are often longer and more complex, with additional conditions and timing considerations that need careful review.
Disbursements are third-party costs (official certificates and searches) that are required to complete settlement. They’re not legal fees, and they can vary depending on the property.
Our conveyancing service includes up to 3 contract reviews within a 4-month period as part of the fixed fee.
This allows buyers to review multiple properties before securing the right one.
In most cases, legal fees and disbursements are finalised at settlement as part of the settlement process, unless disbursements were incurred at the beginning.
This means buyers typically don’t need to pay large legal fees upfront while searching for a property.
If you do not purchase a property at the end of the 4-month period, an invoice will be sent to you for payment instead.
Disbursements are third-party costs required to complete your conveyancing.
Examples include:
These documents help confirm the legal status of the property and ensure settlement calculations are correct.
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Your legal fee is confirmed upfront when you request a quote. We aim to keep pricing clear and transparent so there are no surprises later in the process.
For most property purchases, our fixed fixed legal fees are:
Existing home purchases
$1,600 + GST + disbursements
Off-the-plan purchases
$2,000 + GST + disbursements
Disbursements are third-party costs such as property searches and government certificates, typically ranging from $500–$800.
For a full breakdown, see our Conveyancing Pricing page.
