Brisbane Conveyancing – From the River to the Bay
Need conveyancing Brisbane? Empire Legal’s solicitors cover every suburb in the city, with offices at Spring Hill in the CBD and Wynnum on the Bayside.
With two Brisbane offices – Spring Hill in the CBD and Wynnum on the Bayside – Empire Legal is well placed to help no matter where in Brisbane your property sits.
We handle residential and commercial conveyancing across every Brisbane suburb. You focus on finding (or selling) your property, and we take care of the legal side – contracts, searches, bank coordination, and getting you to settlement without the stress.
Our Brisbane services include:
- Residential property purchases and sales
- Commercial property conveyancing
- Seller’s disclosure statements (Form 2)
- Guarantor advice
- Contract reviews and pre-purchase advice
- New build and house-and-land package settlements
We Cover All of Brisbane
Brisbane is a big city with a lot of different property markets rolled into one. The inner-city apartment scene is completely different to the established family suburbs out west, and both are worlds apart from the acreage blocks on the fringes.
Our team handles conveyancing across all of them. That includes the CBD, South Brisbane, West End, New Farm, Paddington, Fortitude Valley, Woolloongabba, Kelvin Grove, Chermside, Aspley, Albany Creek, The Gap, Indooroopilly, Kenmore, Mt Gravatt, Carindale, Bulimba, Hawthorne, Morningside, Coorparoo, Camp Hill, Sunnybank, Eight Mile Plains, and everywhere in between.
And with our Bayside office in Wynnum, we are right at home across the eastern suburbs too – Manly, Lota, Wynnum West, Hemmant, Tingalpa, and surrounds.
Why Brisbane Chooses Empire Legal
Over 3,000 five-star Google reviews. Fixed-fee pricing with no hidden costs. A team that communicates clearly and actually gets back to you. That’s the short version.
The longer version? We built Empire Legal because we thought conveyancing could be better. Less confusing, less stressful, and way more human. Every client gets a dedicated conveyancer and assistant who know their file inside out. We use tech to make the process faster and smoother – digital contracts, e-signatures, online updates. And we explain everything in plain English, because legal jargon helps no one.
We have helped thousands of Queenslanders buy and sell property, and we bring that same care whether it is a $400,000 first home or a $4 million commercial premises.
Our Brisbane Offices
Spring Hill (CBD)
Sedgebrook on Leichhardt
9/83 Leichhardt Street, Spring Hill QLD 4000
Wynnum (Bayside)
98 Glenora Street, Wynnum QLD 4178
Both offices are open 9:00am – 5:00pm Monday to Friday.
Most of our clients handle everything remotely over email and phone. It is faster and more convenient, especially for busy Brisbane professionals. But if you would like to pop in, you are always welcome at either office.
Phone: (07) 3088 7675
Email: info@empirelegal.com.au
Ready to Get Started?
Whether you are buying your first home, selling an investment property, or picking up something new, we are here to make the conveyancing side simple. Get in touch and tell us about your property – we will handle the rest.
Related reading: Brisbane zoning changes that could affect your next property purchase, and a guide to stamp duty concessions that could save you thousands.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does conveyancing cost in Brisbane?
As a rule of thumb, around $2,600 to buy and $1,600 to sell, including standard searches and GST.
We offer fixed-fee pricing so there are no surprises. Visit our pricing page for a full breakdown, or get in touch for a personalised quote.
Do I need to come into your office?
Not unless you want to. We handle most conveyancing remotely over email and phone, which works well for busy Brisbane buyers and sellers. But if you prefer a face-to-face meeting, you are welcome at either of our Brisbane offices.
How long does conveyancing take in Brisbane?
Most Brisbane settlements happen around 30 days from contract signing, depending on the terms agreed between buyer and seller. We keep you updated throughout so you always know where things stand.
Do you handle conveyancing for new estates and house-and-land packages?
Yes. We handle conveyancing for new builds, house-and-land packages, off-the-plan purchases, and established homes across Brisbane. New builds can have different timelines and requirements, and our team is well across all of them.
What areas of Brisbane do you service?
All of them. We handle conveyancing across every Brisbane suburb – north, south, east, and west. We also service the Redlands, Logan, Ipswich, Gold Coast, and Sunshine Coast.
Can Empire Legal help if I am buying and selling at the same time?
Yes – many of our Brisbane clients are buying one property while selling another. We can handle both matters for you as separate transactions, which actually makes things smoother because we can coordinate timelines and keep everything aligned. It is important to note that Empire Legal will only ever represent one party in any single transaction – we never act for both the buyer and the seller in the same deal. You can read more about our position on this why we never act for both parties.
What does a conveyancer do in Queensland?
A conveyancer looks after the legal side of buying or selling property. In QLD, conveyancing is handled by a solicitor or an experienced paralegal under solicitor supervision – there’s no such thing as a “licensed conveyancer” like in other states.
They review your contract, run property searches, handle the paperwork, and coordinate settlement on your behalf. At Empire Legal, our team does all of this – and you’ll have a solicitor overseeing your matter the whole way through.
Brisbane conveyancing fees – what does it actually cost?
One of the first questions people ask us is: how much does conveyancing cost in Brisbane? Fair enough – nobody likes bill shock when they are already spending hundreds of thousands on a property.
At Empire Legal, we charge fixed fees for conveyancing. That means you get a clear quote upfront and that is what you pay. No hourly rates, no surprises at settlement.
Our Brisbane conveyancing fees cover everything from contract review through to settlement. On top of our professional fee, there are third-party disbursements – title searches, PEXA fees, and government registration charges. We include all of that in your upfront quote so nothing catches you off guard.
The exact fee depends on the type of transaction (buying or selling, residential or commercial, off-the-plan or established) and the purchase price. See our full pricing page or get in touch and we will put together a fixed-fee quote for your specific property.
Why Brisbane property owners choose our solicitors
Brisbane has no shortage of conveyancing solicitors. Here is why our clients keep coming back – and why their friends end up calling us too.
QLD property solicitors, not a call centre. Every matter at Empire Legal is overseen by a solicitor and handled by an experienced local team. You deal with real people who know Brisbane property – not a faceless online tool or overseas service desk.
Two offices across Brisbane. We have offices in Spring Hill and Capalaba, covering Brisbane inner-city and bayside. Most clients handle everything comfortably over phone and email, but face-to-face is always an option.
Fixed fees, fast turnaround. No hourly billing. A clear fee from day one. Our team typically turns around pre-contract advice within 24 hours – which matters a lot when Brisbane property moves fast.
3,000+ five-star reviews. Proud of that number. Read what Brisbane buyers and sellers say about us and the same themes keep coming up: fast communication, plain English advice, and settlements that go to plan.
Conveyancing in Brisbane – the full service
Buying or selling a property in Brisbane? You have come to the right firm. Empire Legal handles Brisbane conveyancing for first home buyers, families upgrading or downsizing, investors, and sellers across every suburb in the river city – from inner-city apartments in Teneriffe and South Brisbane, to family homes in Holland Park and Carindale, to Queenslanders on the back streets of Paddington and New Farm.
We are a Brisbane-based law firm with 3,000+ five-star Google reviews. Fixed fees, solicitors and experienced paralegals who actually answer the phone, and a process that gets you to settlement without the legal jargon getting in the way.
What we do
Empire Legal handles the full Brisbane conveyancing process from the day the contract is signed to the day you get the keys (or hand them over): contract reviews, title and council searches, body corporate disclosure checks, settlement coordination through PEXA, and a real person on the end of the phone the whole way through.
- Residential property purchases – houses, units, townhouses, dual occupancy
- Residential property sales – listing to settlement
- Off-the-plan unit purchases – common around South Brisbane, Newstead, West End, and the inner-city apartment belt
- Contract reviews before you sign
- Sellers disclosure statements under the Form 2 regime (commenced 1 August 2025)
- First home buyer transfer duty concession applications
- Investment property purchases and sales
- Commercial property conveyancing across the Brisbane LGA
- Guarantor advice – independent legal advice for family members going guarantor on a Brisbane mortgage
Important: Empire Legal never acts for both the buyer and the seller in the same Brisbane transaction. We can act for you on a sale and a separate purchase you have running at the same time (two separate matters), but never on both sides of the same deal.
Brisbane areas we cover
We handle conveyancing across every Brisbane City Council suburb. A sample of where we work:
Inner-city and inner-north: New Farm, Teneriffe, Fortitude Valley, Spring Hill, Newstead, Bowen Hills, Paddington, Red Hill.
Inner-south and west: South Brisbane, West End, Highgate Hill, Woolloongabba, Toowong, St Lucia, Indooroopilly, Taringa.
North: Stafford, Wavell Heights, Nundah, Northgate, Hendra, Clayfield, Ascot, Hamilton, Albion, Windsor, Aspley, Bridgeman Downs, Bracken Ridge, Albany Creek.
East: Bulimba, Hawthorne, Morningside, Carindale, Mansfield, Mt Gravatt, Holland Park, Coorparoo.
Bayside: Wynnum, Manly, Lota, Tingalpa (our Wynnum office is at 98 Glenora Street).
South: Sunnybank, Eight Mile Plains, Calamvale, Acacia Ridge, Inala, Forest Lake.
Greater Brisbane: Springfield, Ripley, North Lakes, Goodna (Ipswich corridor), Mango Hill, Kallangur, Petrie, Logan Central, Springwood.
We also work across the Gold Coast, the Sunshine Coast, and regional Queensland.
Why Brisbane buyers and sellers choose Empire Legal
- Fixed fees. You know exactly what you are paying before you commit. See the pricing page for current rates.
- You speak to the same person. From contract review to settlement, your matter sits with one solicitor or experienced paralegal who knows your file.
- 3,000+ five-star Google reviews. One of the most reviewed law firms in Australia.
- Fast turnarounds. Most contract reviews back within 24 hours.
- Local Brisbane firm. We know Brisbane City Council searches, the typical issues with Brisbane Queenslanders, and the body corporate quirks of the inner-city apartment market.
Ready to get started?
Email info@empirelegal.com.au with the property address and a copy of the contract (if you have one yet) and we will come back the same day with fixed-fee pricing and next steps. Or call us on (07) 3088 7675, Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm.
More questions about buying and selling in Brisbane
Do I need a solicitor or a conveyancer to buy in Brisbane?
In Queensland there is no separate licensed conveyancer profession - Brisbane property transactions are handled by solicitors, supported by experienced paralegals. Empire Legal is a law firm with an office at Spring Hill on the Brisbane CBD fringe, so you get full legal advice, not a limited conveyancing-only service.
Should I check flood history before buying in Brisbane?
Yes. Parts of Brisbane along the river and local creeks have a history of flooding, and the standard Queensland contract gives buyers no protection if flooding is discovered after the contract is signed. Empire Legal can obtain flood mapping for the property as part of our free pre-contract advice, so you understand the risk before you commit.
How long does settlement take in Brisbane?
Most Brisbane settlements happen 30 to 90 days after the contract is signed, depending on the date agreed in your contract. Empire Legal works to your settlement date and keeps you updated at each step.
Looking for a conveyancer near you in Brisbane?
If you’ve been searching ‘conveyancer near me’ in Brisbane, say hello. Empire Legal’s Spring Hill office handles property for buyers and sellers across Brisbane – from New Farm and Fortitude Valley to the northside, southside and everywhere in between. It’s all done online and over the phone, so you get an experienced Brisbane conveyancer or solicitor without leaving the couch. Call us on (07) 3088 7675, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
★★★★★ Rated 5.0 from over 3,000 Google reviews
Real Queenslanders, real settlements - one of the most-reviewed property law teams in the state.
Brisbane conveyancing costs at a glance
Fixed-fee, all-inclusive pricing with no surprise outlays at settlement:
- Buying in Brisbane - from $2,600, with all standard searches included
- Selling in Brisbane - from $1,600
Unlike the cheap headline fees you see elsewhere, our quote bundles in the searches most firms add on top. See full pricing or get a quote.
What should you look for in a Brisbane conveyancer?
Choose a Queensland law firm, not an interstate online-only outfit. Look for fixed fees, all searches included, a real person on your file, and a track record you can actually check. That is exactly how we work, and why so many Brisbane buyers and sellers find us through word of mouth.
New to the jargon? Our plain-English conveyancing glossary explains every term you will meet, from caveat to settlement.
