Conveyancers in Sydney 2026, What They Charge, What They Do, and How to Find a Licensed Conveyancer Near You

Conveyancers in Sydney 2026

Sydney is one of Australia's busiest property markets, and conveyancers play an essential role in every property purchase and sale. In NSW, conveyancers must hold a licence from NSW Fair Trading. You can also use a solicitor for conveyancing, both can do the same work in NSW. fairtrading.nsw.gov.au

How Much Does a Conveyancer Cost in Sydney 2026?

• Standard purchase conveyancing (professional fee), typically $1,200-$2,500 (excluding disbursements)
• Standard sale conveyancing (professional fee), typically $800-$1,800
• Disbursements (searches, registration fees, title searches), typically $400-$900 additional
• Off-the-plan purchase conveyancing, typically $1,800-$3,500 (more complex)

Sydney conveyancing fees are among the highest in Australia due to the complexity of NSW property law and higher property values. service.nsw.gov.au

NSW First Home Buyer Transfer Duty Exemptions

NSW first home buyers purchasing a property valued under $800,000 may be exempt from transfer duty (stamp duty). Properties valued $800,000-$1,000,000 receive a concessional rate. Your conveyancer can apply these exemptions at settlement. revenue.nsw.gov.au

What Happens at Settlement in NSW

Settlement in NSW is now almost always completed electronically through the PEXA or Sympli platforms. Your Sydney conveyancer manages the settlement process including title searches, mortgage discharge, transfer of funds, and registration of title. pexa.com.au

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