Fixed-fee conveyancing · New South Wales

Fixed-price conveyancing in New South Wales

Buying or selling property is complicated enough without wondering what your conveyancing will cost.

With Zettle, you’ll know your professional conveyancing fee before we lift a finger. It’s a fixed price for a standard residential purchase or sale, not an hourly rate.

We’ll also give you a clear breakdown of your expected costs upfront. Your professional fixed fee covers the legal work we do. On top of that, most matters have some third-party costs that everyone pays, whoever they use. Disbursements are things we order on your behalf, like property searches and certificates, passed on at cost. Government charges, such as land registration and duty, are set by the relevant authority and paid to them. All of these vary from property to property, so we’ll always show you the expected amounts before you go ahead.

Buying or selling in New South Wales? Start with a clear quote and know what your conveyancing will cost.

Prices last checked 18 September 2026.

Buying a property in New South Wales

Professional fixed fee

$1,950 inc GST

Contract reviews while you search

Free

Optional strata report review

+$275

Additional external costs

$350 – $550

Your fixed fee covers our legal work. Disbursements are separate costs charged by third parties.

Get your fixed-fee quote

Takes about 20 seconds · No account needed

Your professional fixed fee, locked in before we start

What’s included in your Professional fixed fee?

All professional fees to get your purchase done, inclusive of GST — no hidden surprises.

Your own dedicated NSW conveyancer

One conveyancer runs your matter start to finish, reachable by direct message in your portal, with a support team behind them.

One secure portal

Everything in one place: messages, documents and progress. No confusing email chains.

Contract review and advice

Your contract is reviewed by a qualified conveyancer or solicitor before your advice is sent.

Contract reviews while you search

Free

Review of the contract for sale

Pre-contract advice from your conveyancer

Advice Q&A via portal messages

From pre-contract to settlement

The advice, support and coordination in between.

Transfer duty assessment

Liaising with the seller’s solicitor & your financier

Trust account for holding funds

Included

Settlement preparation & coordination

Attending to settlement

Post-settlement work & final reporting

Additional costs (disbursements)

What is a disbursement

Your fixed fee covers our legal work. Disbursements are separate costs charged by third parties — for example, search providers and government agencies.

When you’ll pay: You’ll usually be asked to pay for searches and other costs as they’re needed. Any remaining costs are finalised as part of the settlement arrangements.

Standard disbursements

On every matter — you can expect to pay these.

Title search

At cost

Planning certificate (s10.7) fee

At cost

Council & water authority search fees

At cost

Land tax certificate fee

At cost

Electronic settlement (PEXA) fee

At cost

Identity verification (VOI)

At cost

Incidental disbursements

Only if you ask, or your matter needs them.

Strata report fee (if strata)

At cost

Additional external costs

Government & statutory costs

Third-party costs you pay directly to the relevant authority — nothing to do with Zettle.

NSW Land Registry Services (LRS) fees

Varies

Stamp / transfer duty

Varies

Typical total for searches & government charges: $350 – $550. These are passed on at cost.

Fixed fees apply to standard residential matters. Additional fees may apply where a matter is unusually complex or falls outside the standard scope, and will be advised before any additional work is undertaken.

What could change your New South Wales costs?

Your professional fixed fee covers a standard residential purchase. Additional fees only apply if your matter needs work outside that standard scope — and we’ll always flag it before any extra cost:

You’re buying with a lender

Liaising with your financier is included; your bank will charge its own settlement fees.

Non-standard searches are required

Any extra searches are passed on at cost, and only with your approval first.

Buying in New South Wales — FAQs

Will my professional fixed fee ever change?

Your professional fee for a standard residential purchase is agreed up front and won’t change for that scope of work. If your matter needs work beyond the standard scope, we’ll explain why and agree any additional fee with you before we do it. Government and search charges are set by third parties and passed on at cost.

Why do searches and government charges cost extra?

The work of ordering and reviewing them is part of your professional fixed fee. The charges themselves are set by government and third-party search providers — we can’t control or discount those, so we pass them on at cost.

When should I get a conveyancer involved?

As early as you can — ideally before you sign anything. You can send us contracts to review, free while you’re still searching, so you get advice before you’re committed, not after.

What happens if my purchase doesn’t proceed?

If a contract falls through, you won’t pay the full professional fee — we only charge for the work actually completed. You’re welcome to keep sending us contracts to review, free, while you continue your search.

Selling a property in New South Wales

Professional fixed fee

$1,950 inc GST

Contract preparation

FREE

Additional external costs

$400 – $800

Your fixed fee covers our legal work. Disbursements are separate costs charged by third parties.

Get your fixed-fee quote

Takes about 20 seconds · No account needed

Your professional fixed fee, locked in before we start

What’s included in your Professional fixed fee?

All professional fees to get your sale done, inclusive of GST — no hidden surprises.

Your own dedicated NSW conveyancer

One conveyancer runs your matter start to finish, reachable by direct message in your portal, with a support team behind them.

One secure portal

Everything in one place: messages, documents and progress. No confusing email chains.

From pre-contract to settlement

The advice, support and coordination in between.

Trust account for holding funds

Included

Contract preparation (if needed)

Contract terms negotiation with buyers

Contract exchange

Liaising with the buyer’s solicitor, your agent & financier

Settlement preparation & coordination

Attending to settlement

Post-settlement work & final reporting

Additional costs (disbursements)

What is a disbursement

Your fixed fee covers our legal work. Disbursements are separate costs charged by third parties — for example, search providers and government agencies.

When you’ll pay: You’ll usually be asked to pay for searches and other costs as they’re needed. Any remaining costs are finalised as part of the settlement arrangements.

Standard disbursements

On every matter — you can expect to pay these.

Title search

At cost

Planning certificate (s10.7) fee

At cost

Sewerage service and drainage diagrams

At cost

Plan for the land (required for the contract)

At cost

Dealings for encumbrances on title (easements, covenants)

At cost

Electronic settlement (PEXA) fee

At cost

Identity verification (VOI)

At cost

Incidental disbursements

Only if you ask, or your matter needs them.

Swimming pool compliance/non-compliance certificate (if the property has a pool)

At cost

Land tax certificate (if required)

At cost

Additional external costs

Government & statutory costs

Third-party costs you pay directly to the relevant authority — nothing to do with Zettle.

NSW Land Registry Services & government charges

Varies

Typical total for searches & government charges: $400 – $800. These are passed on at cost.

Fixed fees apply to standard residential matters. Additional fees may apply where a matter is unusually complex or falls outside the standard scope, and will be advised before any additional work is undertaken.

What could change your New South Wales costs?

Your professional fixed fee covers a standard residential sale. Additional fees only apply if your matter needs work outside that standard scope — and we’ll always flag it before any extra cost:

Extra searches are required

Any non-standard searches are passed on at cost, and only with your approval first.

Selling in New South Wales — FAQs

Will my professional fixed fee ever change?

Your professional fee for a standard residential sale is agreed up front and won’t change for that scope of work. If your matter needs work beyond the standard scope, we’ll explain why and agree any additional fee with you before we do it. Government and search charges are set by third parties and passed on at cost.

Why do searches and government charges cost extra?

The work of ordering and reviewing them is part of your professional fixed fee. The charges themselves are set by government and third-party search providers — we can’t control or discount those, so we pass them on at cost.

When should I involve a conveyancer when selling?

Before you list. In NSW, a contract generally needs to be prepared before a property is marketed for sale, so involving your conveyancer early means your contract is ready and helps avoid delay when an offer comes in.

What if my sale doesn’t proceed?

You only pay for the work completed. If the sale falls through, there’s no full professional fee, and we’ll pick things back up when you relist.