Updated October 2026· Independently researched·13 min read
Conveyancing in Perth costs $800–$1,800 in professional fees with a settlement agent or $1,500–$3,200 with a solicitor for a standard residential purchase in 2026, plus $300–$800 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 Perth it is done by a licensed settlement agent (WA's name for a conveyancer) or a solicitor, and settlement happens electronically through PEXA.
Quick answerConveyancing in Perth costs $800–$1,800 in professional fees with a settlement agent or $1,500–$3,200 with a solicitor for a standard residential purchase in 2026, plus $300–$800 in disbursements; NSW metro sits highest and Queensland lowest. Get free Perth quotes →
Detailed Pricing — Conveyancer Cost in Perth 2026
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Tier
Professional fee
What it funds
Online / fixed-fee conveyancer (sale)
$500–$1,200
Simple sale, standard title, handled remotely via PEXA.
Settlement agent (standard purchase)
$800–$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.
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 fees at cost (transfer registration and stamp duty are separate).
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Prices verified October 2026 · Cross-referenced against 90+ Australian trade pricing sources · See methodology
Perth settlement agents, and commercial conveyancing
A Perth settlement agent, from a sale to a standard purchase
Our Perth table prices an online or fixed-fee settlement for a sale at $500–$1,200 and a settlement agent on a standard purchase at $800–$1,800, with disbursements on top at $300–$800.
Commercial conveyancing in Perth
Our Perth table has no line for commercial property, so we don't publish a commercial conveyancing price. Its complex-matters line, $2,500–$5,000+, covers off-the-plan purchases, strata with issues, trusts or SMSFs and title problems.
These answers use the prices in the table on this page.
What Actually Moves the Conveyancer Cost in Perth
Conveyancer vs solicitor. A settlement agent is cheaper for standard matters; a solicitor costs more.
Buying vs selling. Purchases involve more searches and lender liaison than sales.
Complexity. Off-the-plan, strata with issues, trusts, SMSFs, easements or caveats push the fee into the complex tier.
Disbursements. Title searches, council and water certificates and PEXA fees are passed through at cost on top of the professional fee.
State. NSW metro contracts are heavier and dearer; Queensland and Victoria sit lower.
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Get the all-in figure in writing: professional fee plus itemised disbursements.
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Use a settlement agent, not a solicitor, for a clean standard matter where the state allows it.
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Online fixed-fee conveyancers are often 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 — Conveyancer Cost in Perth
How much does conveyancing cost in Perth?
Our Perth table lists $800–$1,800 for a settlement agent (a standard purchase), $1,500–$3,200 for a solicitor (standard residential) and $300–$800 for disbursements on top.
What are disbursements?
Out-of-pocket costs your conveyancer pays on your behalf — title searches, council and water certificates, land tax clearance, PEXA fees — passed on at cost; government transfer registration fees and stamp duty are separate and depend on the price.
Do I need a solicitor or a conveyancer?
A settlement agent (WA's name for a conveyancer) handles standard residential matters. A solicitor is needed for complex transactions.
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?
In Western Australia, Consumer Protection advises that unless you are a suitably qualified lawyer you should use a licensed settlement agent or lawyer. Practically, one missed encumbrance costs more than a decade of conveyancing fees.
Our Methodology
These are independent estimates from public cost guides, marketplaces and industry rate data, and no provider can influence them, so always get a few quotes. Last reviewed October 2026. Read our full methodology →
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