Updated August 2026· Independently researched·14 min read
Conveyancing in Brisbane costs $750–$1,700 in professional fees with a solicitor — the only option in Queensland or $1,450–$3,000 with a solicitor for a standard residential purchase in 2026, plus $300–$750 in disbursements; NSW metro sits highest and Queensland lowest.
Conveyancing is the legal work of transferring a property from seller to buyer: reviewing the contract, running the searches, exchanging and settling. In Brisbane it is done by a licensed conveyancer or a solicitor, and settlement happens electronically through PEXA.
Quick answerConveyancing in Brisbane costs $750–$1,700 in professional fees with a solicitor — the only option in Queensland or $1,450–$3,000 with a solicitor for a standard residential purchase in 2026, plus $300–$750 in disbursements; NSW metro sits highest and Queensland lowest. Get free Brisbane quotes →
Detailed Pricing — Brisbane 2026
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Tier
Professional fee
What it funds
Solicitor — simple matter
$1,200
Simple sale, standard title, handled remotely via PEXA.
Solicitor — standard purchase
$1,200–$1,800
Contract review, searches, exchange and settlement on a standard residential buy.
Solicitor (standard residential)
$1,500–$3,200
Same work with a lawyer. Mandatory in QLD and ACT where there is no licensed-conveyancer profession.
Complex matters
$2,500–$5,000+
Off-the-plan, strata with issues, trusts or SMSF, easements, caveats, disputed titles.
Disbursements (on top of any tier)
$300–$800
Title searches, council and water certificates, PEXA and registration fees at cost.
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Get the all-in figure in writing: professional fee plus itemised disbursements.
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Use a licensed conveyancer, not a solicitor, for a clean standard matter where the state allows it.
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Online fixed-fee conveyancers are typically 10–20% cheaper for straightforward sales.
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Engage before you sign, not after: Contract review before exchange is where the value is.
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For an investment property, keep the invoice: the fee is added to your cost base.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does conveyancing cost in Brisbane?
Typically $800–$1,800 in professional fees with a solicitor — the only option in Queensland or $1,500–$3,200 with a solicitor for a standard residential purchase, plus $300–$800 in disbursements.
What are disbursements?
Out-of-pocket costs your conveyancer pays on your behalf — title searches, council and water certificates, land tax clearance, PEXA and registration fees — passed on at cost.
Do I need a solicitor or a conveyancer?
A licensed conveyancer handles standard residential matters. A solicitor is needed for complex transactions, and is the only option in Queensland and the ACT.
Who pays conveyancing fees, buyer or seller?
Each side pays its own conveyancer.
Are conveyancing fees tax deductible?
Not for your own home. For an investment property they're added to the cost base and reduce capital gains tax on sale.
Can I do my own conveyancing?
Legally yes in most states. Practically, one missed encumbrance costs more than a decade of conveyancing fees.
Our Methodology
Prices on this page are compiled from publicly available cost guides, leading tradie marketplaces, peak industry body data, and individual tradesperson websites across Australia. We cross-reference ranges from multiple sources and adjust for city-specific cost differences based on advertised rates, salary data, and cost-of-living indicators. Our price guides are produced independently. Pricing is compiled from public quotes, industry rate guides, and marketplace data, and no tradesperson can influence a published figure. All prices are estimates and will vary based on your specific job. Always get multiple quotes. Last reviewed August 2026. Read our full methodology →