What we do
We handle the whole conveyancing job for Burleigh Waters buyers and sellers: reviewing your contract before you sign, ordering the searches that matter for family homes and canal-side lots, body corporate checks for townhouses and units, and electronic settlement through PEXA. Everything is explained in plain English.
You will deal with a solicitor, or an experienced paralegal working under solicitor supervision. People often search for a conveyancer in Burleigh Waters, but Queensland property transactions are run by lawyers, which is what you get with us.
What makes a Burleigh Waters purchase different
A family suburb with beach and highway access. Burleigh Waters sits behind Burleigh Heads, next to Robina and Varsity Lakes, with quick access to the Pacific Motorway. That mix keeps demand steady from families, downsizers and investors, and it means contracts often move quickly. We make sure the finance, building and pest and due diligence dates in the contract are ones you can realistically meet.
Canal and lake-side lots. Some Burleigh Waters streets back onto canals or lakes. If the property has water frontage, we ask about the retaining or revetment wall, any jetty or pontoon and whether it is approved, and where the title boundary actually sits.
Flood and overlays. Low-lying land near waterways can be affected by flood and other planning overlays. We can pull the mapping for the lot during the pre-contract review, before the cooling-off period runs out.
Townhouses and duplexes. Many buyers here choose townhouses and small complexes. We check the body corporate records, levies, sinking fund and by-laws, and read the building and pest report with you.
Selling in Burleigh Waters
Since 1 August 2025, Queensland sellers must give the buyer a signed seller disclosure statement (Form 2) and prescribed certificates before the buyer signs the contract. Get it wrong and the buyer may be able to walk away. We prepare the seller disclosure package, order the searches, and check pool safety requirements if the home has a pool, so your sale is not held up at the last minute.
Why Burleigh Waters locals choose Empire Legal
One upfront price with no surprises, a team that answers the phone, more than 3,000 five-star reviews, and solicitors who know Gold Coast property. We already look after nearby Burleigh Heads, Robina, Varsity Lakes and Mermaid Beach, so we know the area well.
Serving Burleigh Waters and the southern Gold Coast
Our Gold Coast office is at 102b/14 Bruce Avenue, Paradise Point, open 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday.
Burleigh Waters is a short drive from the Burleigh Heads beaches and from the Robina town centre, so most of our clients here are balancing work, family and a move. Most of our Gold Coast work is done electronically, so you can sign and settle without taking time off.
Know your costs before you sign. Transfer duty is usually the biggest upfront cost of buying. Run the numbers with our stamp duty calculator and see what conveyancing costs in Queensland.
Ready to get started?
Buying or selling in Burleigh Waters? See our pricing or call 07 3088 7675 - we’re here 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. We can usually turn around pre-contract advice within 24 hours.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a solicitor to buy a house in Burleigh Waters?
In Queensland, conveyancing is done by solicitors, or by staff working under a solicitor’s supervision. There is no separate licensed conveyancer role here. Empire Legal reviews your contract, runs the searches and handles settlement for one upfront price.
What should I check if a Burleigh Waters home backs onto a canal or lake?
Check who owns and maintains any retaining wall, whether a jetty or pontoon is approved, where the boundary sits, and whether the lot is in a flood overlay. These are best checked before you sign or during the cooling-off period.
How long does settlement take in Burleigh Waters?
It depends on the contract, but 30 to 60 days is common. Your finance approval, any building and pest condition and the seller’s timetable all affect it. We keep the dates under control and tell you what is coming up.
Can you act if I am selling and buying at the same time?
Yes. We can run the sale and the purchase together and line up the dates so you are not left without a home between settlements.
