Professional fee
The agreed legal and conveyancing work
Contract work, correspondence, advice and settlement coordination should be tied to a defined scope.
Costs for buying and selling property
Conveyancing fees in NSW
See the legal fee, GST, searches, PEXA charges and other costs separately. Aquarius Lawyers provides a written quote for your property matter.
The fee guide is a starting point. Your written quote confirms the legal work, GST, other likely costs and any exclusions.
- Legal work
- Work included in the quote
- Other costs
- Searches, PEXA and registration
- Matter details
- Property, timing and extra work
Check your written quote for
- The legal work included
- Known searches and other costs
- Extra work that may affect the fee
This guide covers NSW fees and charges, with Sydney property examples. Aquarius Lawyers provides conveyancing across Australia. For another state or territory, request an Australia-wide conveyancing quote and select your property's jurisdiction.
Professional fee guide
See the fee beside the transaction type.
These published professional fees are a Sydney and NSW guide. Property in another state or territory needs a separate written quote for that jurisdiction.
These professional fees exclude GST, transfer duty, registration charges, searches, PEXA fees and other disbursements. Your written quote confirms the final work, inclusions, exclusions and fee for your matter.
| Transaction | Residential | SMSF or commercial |
|---|---|---|
| Buying | $1,850+ GST | $2,500+ GST |
| Selling | $2,250+ GST | $3,000+ GST |
How we prepare your quote
Your quote depends on the property matter.
A useful quote starts with the facts. It should list the legal work, other charges and what happens if extra work is needed.
- Transaction
Buying, selling or contract review
This determines the work needed at the start.
- Property
Title, property type and owners
These details determine which checks may be needed.
- Legal work
Tasks included in the quote
The quote lists the work Aquarius Lawyers will do.
- Other costs
GST and charges paid to others
The quote lists searches, PEXA and official charges separately.
- Extra work
Costs not included
The quote explains what happens if more work is needed.
What a conveyancing quote includes
Check the legal fee and other costs separately.
The legal fee pays for the work in the quote. Other amounts pay for searches, government charges, PEXA, lender costs or settlement adjustments.
Third-party charges
Searches, certificates, registration and PEXA
These amounts depend on the property, transaction and official schedules in force.
Settlement costs
Duty, adjustments and lender funds
These settlement amounts are not the professional fee and should remain clearly distinguishable.
What affects conveyancing costs
Your property and transaction affect the quote.
Tell Aquarius Lawyers what you know about the matter. These details help us prepare the right scope and fee, but they do not always increase the cost.
Buying, selling or contract review
Each transaction begins with different documents and tasks.
Residential, strata, land or commercial
Title and property type determine relevant checks.
Individual, trust, SMSF or company
Parties and authority requirements can change the work.
Auction, deadline or changed settlement
Timing can alter priorities and coordination.
Before you accept a quote
Ask what the quote includes.
Check what the quote includes, what costs extra and what happens if the matter changes.
Work
Which legal tasks are included?
Check that the quote covers the contract, advice, correspondence and settlement work you need.
Tax
Does the figure include or exclude GST?
Make sure the written total shows the GST treatment clearly.
Other costs
Which other charges are extra?
Ask about searches, certificates, PEXA, registration and other likely costs.
Changes
What happens if extra work is needed?
Ask how changes to the property, timing or transaction may affect the fee.
Relevant success story · NSW
Transfer duty shortfall at settlement
A purchaser focused on the deposit and loan contribution but had not allowed enough cash for transfer duty and settlement adjustments. The finance approval did not cover the shortfall.
What the matter showed: Duty should be estimated at the start, then confirmed when the transaction details and eligibility are known. In NSW, it is generally due by the earlier of settlement or three months after the relevant transaction date, subject to specific concessions and deferrals.
Content reviewer
Reviewed by Katherine Hawes
LLB, LLM · Principal Solicitor, Aquarius Lawyers
Katherine reviewed this guide to legal fees, GST, other costs and work that may fall outside the quote for NSW property matters.
Last reviewed 11 September 2026. General information only; obtain advice about your contract and transaction.
Questions about fees and costs
Common questions about conveyancing costs.
Find out what a quote may include, which costs may be extra and why the final amount can change.
How much does conveyancing cost in NSW?
There is no single price for every NSW transaction. A quote depends on whether you are buying or selling, the property type, the contract, searches, lender requirements, settlement adjustments, timing, and any unusual work required. Ask for the professional fee and expected disbursements separately.
What is included in a conveyancing fee?
A written quote should explain the professional work covered, such as reviewing or preparing the contract, correspondence, settlement coordination, and the agreed transaction steps. It should also identify items that are separate, including government searches, registration fees, PEXA charges, and other disbursements.
Are searches and PEXA fees included?
They may be included or listed separately depending on the provider and matter. Ask which searches, registration charges, PEXA fees, GST, and other third-party costs are included, estimated, or payable in addition to the professional fee.
Is a fixed-fee quote always the final cost?
A fixed-fee quote should describe the agreed scope and exclusions. The total can change if the matter needs work outside that scope, such as an unusual title issue, a dispute, a complex transfer, or a material change to the transaction.
Official cost information
Check current official schedules for transaction costs. These sources do not replace legal advice about your matter.
Request a conveyancing quote
Tell us about your property matter.
Tell us if you are buying, selling or requesting a contract review. Include the property and any deadline or issue.
- Written scope and fee
- NSW conveyancing information
- General information only until Aquarius Lawyers agrees to act