Conveyancing Lawyers Brisbane
The experienced team at Aitken Whyte Lawyers provides professional residential conveyancing and commercial property services to clients throughout Brisbane and South East Queensland.
If you are a first-home buyer, investor or business owner, our solicitors manage every stage of your conveyancing work requirements.
Experienced Property Lawyers in Brisbane You Can Trust
We don’t cut corners, and we don’t allow non-solicitors to run your conveyance. Buying or selling a residential property can be one of the most significant property transactions that most people will undertake. Aitken Whyte Lawyers in Brisbane offers a comprehensive, high-quality conveyancing service to its clients. While some administrative tasks are involved in property conveyancing, it is not as straightforward a process as is often thought. A qualified solicitor provides legal advice and oversees every stage of the conveyancing process.
Why risk your most important investment for the sake of a few dollars? At Aitken Whyte Lawyers, our experienced conveyancing lawyers strike a balance to ensure our lawyers protect our clients’ interests while providing professional conveyancing services at a competitive price.
We follow the conveyancing protocol in delivering our service, which has been developed to ensure it meets the standards expected of us in providing this important legal service. Being trusted conveyancing lawyers Brisbane clients rely on us. We are committed to delivering exceptional customer service to them.
What Is Conveyancing?
Conveyancing is the legal process of transferring property ownership from one party to another. It includes:
- Reviewing the contract
- Completing property searches
- Managing the settlement process
- Registering the new owner after settlement
In Queensland, a leading property solicitor, registered with the Queensland Law Society, can also provide advice if issues arise with the contract, disputes, easements, disclosure obligations or other complex matters.
Why Choose a Solicitor for Your Conveyancing?
Queensland allows property conveyancing to be completed by either a licensed conveyancer or a solicitor. However, choosing a conveyancing solicitor gives you access to specialist legal advice whenever unexpected issues arise.
A Qualified Solicitor Handles Your Matter
At Aitken Whyte Lawyers, your file is managed by qualified solicitors. Our experienced conveyancing lawyers remain involved throughout the process and provide practical legal advice as needed.
Legal Advice When Problems Arise
Many volume-fixed-price conveyancing providers can’t do so. But, we can advise you on complex legal aspects such as:
- Disputed special conditions
- Defects in the title
- Caveats
- Seller Disclosure Statement issues
- Contract disputes
- Finance complications
- Boundary or easement concerns.
Ongoing Legal Support
Should your matter develop into a dispute, you do not need to engage another law firm. Our professional team can continue to act for you to help resolve issues efficiently under Queensland property law.
We aim to provide outstanding service, practical legal advice and a smooth settlement process from beginning to end.
The Conveyancing Process Step by Step
The entire process generally consists of the following steps:
- 1. A review of the contract or drafting the contract for you and including advice on the contract and negotiating any special conditions;
- 2. Explain cooling-off periods. If you intend to buy at auction, call us first for advice before the auction, as the cooling-off period won’t apply to you.
- 3. Liaise with your real estate agent, body corporate (for units), and financiers throughout the legal process, including obtaining finance requirements.
- 4. Discuss with you various property searches that can be undertaken, and organise the relevant searches, inspections, and enquiries to make sure you are buying what you think you are. Report to you on those searches and any issues you should be aware of before completing the purchase. We have on many occasions terminated contracts due to conditions not being met by potential purchasers.
- 5. Tell you what costs you will pay, including transfer duty on the contract, registration fees, search costs, settlement fees and any additional costs, so there are no hidden costs.
- 6. We can assist you in meeting the lender’s requirements, including discharging existing mortgages on sales and calculating settlement figures. In addition to the conveyance, we can advise you on mortgages and draft any leases for the property.
- 7. Make all settlement arrangements, prepare settlement statements and, where required, attend settlement on your behalf.
- 8. Register your interests as the new owner if that is the case, complete the property transfer, and confirm that property ownership has been successfully transferred.
Conveyancing Fees
One of the first questions our clients ask is, “How much does conveyancing cost?”
The answer depends on several factors. This includes whether you are buying or selling. The type of property in question. If finance is involved. Whether additional legal work is required.
At Aitken Whyte Lawyers, we provide a detailed estimate outlining your expected conveyancing cost. Our quote includes:
- Legal fees
- Standard property searches
- Registration fees
- Search costs
- Government charges
- Settlement fees
- Transfer duty (where applicable)
What Our Clients Say
Our Conveyancing Services
Aitken Whyte Lawyers offers a wide range of conveyancing services to our clients. They include the following:
Buying a Property
If you are purchasing your first home, upgrading, or investing, our property solicitors provide salient advice throughout the property-buying journey. We review contracts, arrange property searches, and liaise with your lender and real estate agent to help you achieve a stress-free settlement.
Selling a Property
We assist clients selling residential property by preparing contracts, advising on legal obligations and coordinating the settlement process. Our team will ensure your property sale proceeds efficiently in your best legal interests.
Contract Review and Advice
Our team can conduct a Qld contract review before you sign it to identify risks you might otherwise overlook. We provide comprehensive advice when reviewing contracts and can negotiate special conditions.
Seller Disclosure Statements (Form 2)
Our lawyers prepare Seller Disclosure Statements and all required supporting documents. This ensures your compliance with Queensland’s disclosure requirements before you sign the contract.
Off-the-Plan and Vacant Land Purchases
Off-the-plan contracts and vacant land purchases often involve additional legal considerations, such as sunset clauses, development approvals and finance conditions. We will explain the legal implications before you proceed.
Property Transfers (Including Between Family Members)
We assist with transferring property ownership between spouses, family members and related entities. We also advise on stamp duty, land tax, and, where appropriate, capital gains tax.
Commercial and Retail Property Conveyancing
Our team provides commercial conveyancing services for businesses purchasing or selling property. This includes retail premises, offices and industrial sites.
Auctions and Cooling-Off Advice
If you intend to purchase at auction, we can provide legal advice before you bid. Auction purchases generally do not benefit from Queensland’s cooling-off provisions, which is why it is important to receive contract prior advice.
The Seller Disclosure Statement: What Sellers Need to Know
From 1 August 2025, sellers of most residential property in Queensland must provide buyers with a Seller Disclosure Statement (Form 2) together with prescribed certificates before the contract is signed.
The purpose of the disclosure regime is to ensure that buyers receive important information about the property before committing to the purchase. This may include details about:
- Title
- Zoning
- Easements
- Encumbrances
- Statutory notices
- Other prescribed information
If the Seller Disclosure Statement is incomplete, inaccurate or not provided when required, the buyer may have legal rights. This includes the right to terminate the contract in certain circumstances.
- At Aitken Whyte Lawyers, we prepare Seller Disclosure Statements as part of our professional services.
Meet Our Lawyers
Robert Aitken
Robert Casalegno
Craig Bartley
Areas We Serve
Our Brisbane conveyancing team assists clients throughout Brisbane and the surrounding suburbs, including North Brisbane, South Brisbane, Logan, Ipswich, Moreton Bay and Redlands.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a solicitor or a conveyancer in Queensland?
Both can undertake Queensland conveyancing. But a solicitor can also provide legal advice if issues arise during the property transaction.
How long does conveyancing take?
Most residential settlements occur within 30 to 60 days after contracts are signed.
What searches are done during conveyancing?
Depending on the property, several searches may be conducted, such as title searches, local council searches, water searches, body corporate records, and planning information.
Contact Our Brisbane Conveyancing Lawyers
If you are purchasing your first home, selling an investment property, transferring ownership between family members or buying commercial property, our team is ready to assist.
Contact Aitken Whyte Lawyers today to request a free quote, obtain an instant conveyancing quote, or book a consultation with one of our experienced property solicitors.
Call Aitken Whyte Lawyers for solutions and results, for expert and experienced advice to represent you at this important time or, if you want to learn more about our services in Queensland. For Brisbane and surrounding areas including Ipswich, Redlands, Logan, Redcliffe and Caboolture call 07 3063 6000 or email us.
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Office Location and Contact Details
Brisbane
Aitken Whyte Lawyers Brisbane
2/414 Upper Roma Street
Brisbane QLD 4000
Ph: 07 3063 6000
Fax: 07 3211 9311
E: enquiries@awbrisbanelawyers.com.au
