Residential Conveyancing
Buying or selling a home in Queensland? We’ll handle the legal side, so you can focus on the move.
What’s Included
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Contract Review
Plain-English review of the contract before you sign, with our advice on what to negotiate.
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Property Searches
Title, council, body corporate, and any other searches needed.
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Liaison & Coordination
We talk to agents, banks, and the other side’s lawyers, so you don’t have to.
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Settlement
We attend settlement on your behalf and make sure everything transfers correctly.
Who This Is For
- First home buyers — we’ll walk you through every step and make sure you understand what you’re signing.
- Upsizers and downsizers — buying and selling at once? We coordinate both sides so the timing works.
- Property investors — fast, efficient handling so you can focus on the numbers.
- Sellers — we’ll prepare your Form 2, manage the settlement, and protect your interests.
How It Works
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Engage Us
Book a free consultation, or just send us your contract. We’ll talk through your situation and confirm our fixed fee.
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Review the Contract
We review your contract in plain English and flag any concerns before you sign.
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Searches & Checks
We run all the adjustable property searches and ensure any outstanding balances are paid at settlement.
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Settlement
We attend settlement on your behalf and confirm everything has transferred correctly.
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Keys in Hand
You get the keys (or the proceeds, if you’re selling). Job done.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does residential conveyancing cost?
We charge a fixed fee for standard residential conveyancing — you’ll know exactly what you’re paying before we start. Disbursements (the costs of searches and government fees) are quoted separately and passed on at cost. Head to our Pricing page for current fees.
How long does conveyancing take?
A standard contract in Queensland takes around 30–45 days from signing to settlement, though this can vary depending on the parties’ agreement, finance approval, building and pest inspections, and any conditions in the contract. We’ll keep you updated at every step.
Do I need a conveyancer or a solicitor?
In Queensland, only a qualified legal practice can oversee conveyancing matters. Cottage Conveyance is the trading name of Cottage Law Pty Ltd, a Queensland legal practice — so when you engage us, you’re getting the benefit of a fully qualified solicitor to represent you.
What happens if the deal falls through?
If your contract terminates before all conditions are satisfied — for example, finance isn’t approved or building and pest reveals serious issues — we won’t charge you professional fees, only for the searches you have instructed us to order. This is why we only order adjustable searches after a matter goes unconditional, so you’re not having to pay costs for a property you don’t proceed with.
Can you handle conveyancing if I’m interstate or overseas?
We handle Queensland property transactions only, but we work seamlessly with buyers based interstate or overseas. Everything can be handled remotely — contracts signed electronically, settlements completed online — so you don’t need to be in Brisbane to use us.
Ready to get started?
Book a free consultation and we’ll walk you through your options.