ZettleTraditional solicitors
Contract review turnaroundZettleWithin 4 business hours.Traditional solicitors1–3 business days.
Contract review costZettleFree, unlimited 4-hour reviews while you search.Traditional solicitors$150–$300 per contract.
Communication & availabilityZettleDirect in-app chat with your assigned conveyancer, business hours.Traditional solicitorsPhone and email via reception; callbacks in 24–48 hours.
Documents, storage & securityZettleEncrypted in-app vault for every file, form and contract.Traditional solicitorsUnencrypted email attachments and physical files.
Forms & onboardingZettleInteractive forms with auto-save, guided fields and auto-fill.Traditional solicitorsPaper forms by post, or print-and-scan PDFs.
Identity verification (VOI)Zettle100% digital VOI via smartphone biometrics (LiveSign).Traditional solicitorsIn person at an office or Australia Post.
Conveyancing fees for buying a houseZettleUpfront fixed fee ($1,500 VIC/QLD, $1,950 NSW inc. GST) plus search disbursements.Traditional solicitorsFixed $800–$2,500+, or $250–$450/hr.