Fixed-fee conveyancing

Conveyancing on the Central Coast, designed to make your next move a success

From lakefront homes at Tuggerah to acreage behind Kincumber, Central Coast property comes with its own local checks, and we know them. You get your own NSW conveyancer, a fixed fee agreed up front, and your contract reviewed within four business hours, with none of the hourly bills or nasty surprises.

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PEXA-certified settlements

$1.4BN+ settled

The Zettle service

Everything handled, from contract to keys

One dedicated conveyancer handles your whole matter, from the first contract review through to settlement day, so nothing slips through the cracks.

Fixed pricing

One fixed fee, no surprises

Your full professional fee up front, with no hourly billing and no settlement-day surprises.

Contract reviews

Free contract reviews in 4 business hours

Unlimited free reviews with a typical four-business-hour turnaround, so you can decide before you commit.

Your portal

Track it all online

Your own secure portal to track progress, complete tasks and access documents from anywhere.

The Zettle app

Pricing

Fixed conveyancing fees on the Central Coast

One fixed professional fee, agreed before you start, with no hourly billing. Government fees, transfer duty and searches are separate from our fee and passed on at cost.

Fixed fee to buy on the Central Coast

$2,200incl. GST

One professional fee, contract to settlement.

Included in your fixed fee

  • ✓Unlimited free contract reviewsBack within 4 business hours
  • ✓A dedicated NSW conveyancerYour conveyancer from contract to settlement
  • ✓Peer-reviewed adviceA second solicitor checks every review before it reaches you
  • ✓Everything in one online portalMessages, documents and progress in one place

Optional

Strata reportFor units and townhouses$275
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Fixed fee to sell on the Central Coast

$2,200incl. GST

One professional fee, listing to settlement.

Included in your fixed fee

  • ✓A dedicated NSW conveyancerYour conveyancer from contract to settlement
  • ✓Get set up online in minutesNo printing or paperwork
  • ✓Disbursements at costNever marked up
  • ✓Everything in one online portalMessages, documents and progress in one place
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Everything you need from contract to settlement. One fixed professional fee, with no hourly billing.

Government fees, transfer duty and property searches are additional and paid at cost.

Why should you pick us?

Everything below sits inside the fixed fee you just saw.

ZettleMost conveyancers
Contract reviews before you buyZettleFree and unlimited, for as long as you are looking.Most conveyancersCommonly one review, or a fee per contract.
How fast the review comes backZettleBack within 4 business hours, so you can act the same day.Most conveyancersA business day or more, often unstated.
Who handles your matterZettleA conveyancer is assigned to you and stays with your matter from contract to settlement.Most conveyancersA shared inbox at the bigger firms.
Talking to your conveyancerZettleMessage them in the portal. It goes straight to them.Most conveyancersPhone or email, business hours, whoever picks up.
Knowing where your purchase is up toZettleDates, tasks, documents and milestones, in the Zettle Portal.Most conveyancersEmail and phone, or someone else’s platform.
Being told when something movesZettleThe portal tells you when a milestone is reached, so you are not chasing it.Most conveyancersYou find out when you ask.
Proving who you are, and signingZettleNo in-person ID check. You verify and sign online through LiveSign.Most conveyancersOften a face-to-face ID check, or a trip to the post office.

Comparisons describe what conveyancing services commonly offer, based on their published information. Individual firms vary.

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What matters specifically on the Central Coast

Whichever side you’re on, these are the Central Coast-specific checks worth running. What applies depends on the individual property, so we tell you what to look at and when something needs a closer look.

Risk

Flooding around the lakes

The Central Coast is shaped by water, and that is the first thing to check. The Tuggerah Lakes system and the low ground around Brisbane Water and the Hawkesbury carry flood planning land, which shows on the section 10.7 planning certificate and affects what you are allowed to build. Being near the water is a large part of why people buy here. We just make sure you understand the exposure before you commit rather than after.

Title

Unsewered land & septic systems

Plenty of acreage and older pockets across the Coast are not connected to sewer and run their own septic or treatment system. That system needs council approval to operate, and if it has failed, is undersized or was never approved, dealing with it can be a significant cost. We check the wastewater approval and the council records on rural and semi-rural blocks, along with any shed, deck or extension that may have gone up without consent.

Zoning

Bushfire-prone land

A great deal of the Coast backs onto national park and bushland, and bushfire-prone land is mapped across large parts of the region. If a property is on it, building and renovating come with construction standards tied to a bushfire attack level, which adds cost. It appears on the planning certificate. We read it before you exchange and explain what it means for any plans you have.

Adjustments

Council rates & water

The Central Coast is unusual in New South Wales because Central Coast Council supplies the water itself rather than Sydney Water or Hunter Water. Rates and water are both apportioned at settlement, with the seller covering the days they owned it. We confirm the right authority, get the adjustment right, and flag any arrears that would otherwise follow the title to you.

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FAQs

Do I need a conveyancer based on the Central Coast?

No. Zettle is a fully online conveyancing service covering all of New South Wales, so your conveyancer does not need to be on the Central Coast. Everything, from the contract review to exchange and settlement through PEXA, is handled online wherever you are.

How long is the cooling-off period in New South Wales?

Five business days after contracts are exchanged, ending at 5pm on the fifth day. Off-the-plan purchases get a longer period of 10 business days. If you withdraw during it you forfeit 0.25% of the purchase price. There is no cooling-off period if you buy at auction, if you exchange on the same day the property is passed in at auction, or if you give the seller a section 66W certificate waiving it.

What should I check on an unsewered or acreage property on the Central Coast?

Check that the septic or treatment system has council approval to operate, that it is sized for the house, and that it is in working order. Also check that sheds, decks and extensions were approved. Both are worth resolving before you commit rather than after you have settled.

How long does settlement take in New South Wales?

In New South Wales, settlement is typically around 42 days (six weeks) from exchange, though the exact period is set in the contract. Your conveyancer manages the timeline through to completion.

Guides & resources

Guides to buying and selling on the Central Coast

Local guides and practical explainers to help you navigate buying and selling property.

Conveyancing elsewhere in New South Wales

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