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An Empire Legal conveyancer handles every step of the property transfer process – from the moment you find a property to the day you get the keys. We review and explain the contract before you sign, conduct title and property searches, manage the cooling-off period, calculate stamp duty, liaise with your lender and the other party, and attend settlement on your behalf. Our step-by-step guide to how conveyancing works in Queensland walks through what happens and when.
The difference between us and most conveyancing firms: Empire Legal employs conveyancers AND solicitors under one roof. Our experienced conveyancers (paralegals) handle the day-to-day work on your file; our in-house property solicitors step in for anything that needs full legal advice – a contract dispute, a finance hiccup, a building and pest fight. You get both, without switching firms or paying extra to escalate. If you are still working out what a conveyancer actually is, that page explains the role in plain English.
We service Brisbane and the Gold Coast on fixed fees with no hidden costs, no lock-in contracts, and 24-hour pre-contract advice for buyers. Our fixed-fee pricing page sets out what you pay before you engage us. 3,000+ five-star Google reviews tell the story.
If you are buying or selling in Brisbane, our Brisbane conveyancing team handles every QLD postcode from the inner city to Logan, Ipswich, Redcliffe and beyond. We are based locally, we know the Brisbane market, and we work with the agents, building inspectors, mortgage brokers and PEXA workspaces you will need to get to settlement.
Our Brisbane service covers residential purchases and sales, off-the-plan contracts, townhouse and unit transactions, commercial property, and Form 2 seller disclosures. Whether you are buying your first home in Newstead or selling an investment property in Capalaba, an Empire Legal conveyancer guides you through it – on a fixed fee, in plain English, with no surprises. Work out your up-front costs with our Queensland stamp duty calculator before you make an offer.
Common Brisbane questions we answer every day: how long does settlement take, can I extend the finance clause, what happens if the building and pest comes back unfavourable, do I need a conveyancer for an off-the-plan apartment, what is the difference between a property lawyer and a conveyancer. Call 07 3088 7675 and a Brisbane conveyancer will answer the same day.
Gold Coast property is its own world – high-rise apartments in Surfers Paradise, canal-front houses in Sovereign Islands, off-the-plan towers in Coomera, character homes in Burleigh Heads. Our Gold Coast conveyancing team handles all of it.
We service every Gold Coast suburb from Coolangatta in the south to Coomera in the north – Southport, Burleigh Heads, Robina, Broadbeach, Surfers Paradise, Mermaid Beach, Paradise Point, Hope Island and Sanctuary Cove. Settlements happen remotely via PEXA, so where the property sits on the Coast makes no difference to our service. You get the same fixed fee, the same 24-hour pre-contract advice, and the same conveyancer through to settlement. See every region we cover on our areas we serve page.
Off-the-plan apartments are a Gold Coast speciality – our conveyancers review developer contracts, sunset clauses and disclosure documents before you sign anything. We have seen the gotchas. Call us before you commit.
A conveyancer handles property transfers. A solicitor handles a wider range of legal matters. In Queensland, only solicitors can give full legal advice when a contract dispute, finance issue or settlement problem arises. A standalone conveyancer can process the paperwork – but if something goes wrong, you will need to find a solicitor anyway.
Empire Legal solves this by employing BOTH. Our conveyancers (experienced paralegals) handle the standard transfer work on a fixed fee. Our in-house property solicitors step in for anything that needs legal advice – escalations, disputes, complex matters – at no extra cost to you. You do not have to switch firms halfway through your settlement.
If you are choosing between a conveyancer and a solicitor for your Brisbane or Gold Coast purchase, the honest answer is: choose a firm that gives you access to both. That is us. Buying? Start with our for buyers guide. Selling? Start with for sellers.
What is a conveyancer?
A conveyancer is a property professional who handles the transfer process when you buy or sell real estate. Empire Legal’s conveyancers are experienced paralegals who work alongside our in-house property solicitors. Standard work gets handled efficiently on a fixed fee by your conveyancer; if anything escalates into a legal matter, the solicitor on your file steps in – no switching firms, no surprise costs. We cover Brisbane and the Gold Coast. Read more on what a conveyancer does.
What does a conveyancer do in Queensland?
Your Queensland conveyancer reviews and explains the contract before you sign, conducts property and title searches, manages the cooling-off period, calculates stamp duty, liaises with your lender and the other party’s representative, handles the deposit and settlement funds, and attends settlement on your behalf. Empire Legal’s conveyancers also flag issues that need a property solicitor’s attention – from finance delays to building and pest concerns – and our solicitors take it from there. See the full conveyancing process.
Conveyancer vs solicitor - what’s the difference?
A conveyancer handles property transfers. A solicitor is qualified to handle a wider range of legal matters. In Queensland, only solicitors can give you full legal advice if something goes wrong with your contract – a dispute over the deposit, a finance issue, a building and pest problem. Empire Legal employs BOTH conveyancers and solicitors under one roof. Your conveyancer handles the transfer work on a fixed fee; if something escalates, one of our solicitors steps in. You do not have to find a new firm halfway through your matter.
How much does a conveyancer cost in Brisbane or on the Gold Coast?
Empire Legal charges a fixed fee for residential conveyancing across Brisbane and the Gold Coast. There are no hidden costs, no hourly billing and no surprises at settlement. The fee covers all standard conveyancing work for a typical residential purchase or sale. Current rates are on our pricing page, and you can estimate transfer duty with our stamp duty calculator.
Do I need a conveyancer in Brisbane if I’m buying my first home?
Yes. Even for a first home purchase, a Brisbane conveyancer protects you from contract terms that could cost you thousands – hidden encumbrances, undisclosed body corporate issues, unsafe pool barriers, dodgy special conditions. Empire Legal’s first home buyer conveyancing includes pre-contract advice within 24 hours so you understand what you are signing before you sign it. Our guide for buyers covers the rest.
How early should I contact a conveyancer when buying property?
Talk to an Empire Legal conveyancer before you sign anything. We provide 24-hour pre-contract advice so you can act fast when you find the right property – especially at auctions or in competitive Brisbane and Gold Coast markets. Calling us after you have signed leaves us less room to negotiate or fix issues on your behalf.
Does Empire Legal handle conveyancing across the whole Gold Coast?
Yes. Our Gold Coast conveyancing team services every suburb from Coolangatta to Sanctuary Cove – including Southport, Surfers Paradise, Burleigh Heads, Robina, Coomera, Hope Island, Sovereign Islands and Paradise Point. We attend settlements remotely via PEXA, so where the property is on the Coast makes no difference to our service or pricing.
Can I switch conveyancers after signing a contract?
Yes. If you have signed a contract and are not happy with your current conveyancer, Empire Legal can take over at any stage. We have stepped in mid-transaction many times to fix issues, chase down slow communication, or simply give a client peace of mind. Call 07 3088 7675 and we will handle the handover.
Fixed-fee conveyancing across Brisbane, the Gold Coast and every corner of Queensland.
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