Conveyancing in Sunnybank
Sunnybank sits about 15 kilometres south of the Brisbane CBD and it is one of the busiest property markets on the southside. Around Sunnybank Plaza and Market Square the place never really slows down, and that energy flows straight into the housing market – houses on the bigger old blocks, a wall of newer townhouses and units, and everything in between. It is a genuinely diverse pocket, which means a genuinely diverse mix of buyers. First home buyers chasing a unit near the train line, families after a solid brick home in the school catchment, investors who know the area always rents. Whatever you are buying or selling in Sunnybank, the contract still has to be done right. That is where we come in. We are a Queensland property law firm doing fixed-fee residential conveyancing right across Brisbane’s southside, and Sunnybank is one of our core patches. No jargon, no surprises, just your contract handled by people who know the area.
What we help Sunnybank buyers and sellers with
We cover the lot here – buying your first unit, selling the family home, downsizing into a townhouse, or picking up an investment property. We review your contract before you sign, run the standard searches, sort the deposit and the dates, deal with the other side’s solicitor, and get you to settlement without the stress. Buying and selling at the same time? We can run both as separate matters and keep them lined up so the move actually holds together.
Buying a Sunnybank townhouse or unit – read the body corporate
A huge slice of Sunnybank stock is townhouses and units, and that means body corporate. Before you sign it pays to know exactly what you are stepping into – the levies, the sinking fund, any special levy on the horizon, and the by-laws around pets, parking and renovations. As part of our free pre-contract review we go through the body corporate disclosure with you in plain English and flag anything that looks off. The standard QLD contract only gives you a short window to check all this, so getting advice early genuinely matters.
Why locals choose Empire Legal
We are local, we are easy to talk to, and we make the whole thing feel a lot less daunting. You get real solicitors and experienced paralegals on your matter, a fixed fee agreed up front so there are no nasty surprises, and free pre-contract advice before you sign anything. We have earned 3,000+ five-star Google reviews looking after everyday Queenslanders buying and selling their homes.
Frequently asked questions
How much does conveyancing cost in Sunnybank?
Our fees are fixed and agreed before we start, so you know the number up front. As a rough guide it is around $2,600 to buy and $1,600 to sell, including the standard searches and GST. No hourly billing and no surprise add-ons.
I am buying a unit in Sunnybank - what should I watch for?
Body corporate is the big one. You want to understand the levies, whether any special levies are looming, and what the by-laws allow. We walk you through all of it before you sign as part of our free pre-contract review.
Can you review my contract before I sign?
Yes, and we would much rather you came to us first. Pre-contract advice is free and it is the best time to catch problems, while you still have room to negotiate.
Do you only work in Sunnybank?
No. Sunnybank is one of our core areas but we look after buyers and sellers right across Brisbane’s southside and beyond.
Looking nearby? See our conveyancing Brisbane hub and conveyancing Indooroopilly.
Helpful services and guides: residential conveyancing, stamp duty concessions and our pre-contract checklist.
Buying or selling in Sunnybank? Get a fixed-fee quote or book online and we will get cracking. We are here 9:00am to 5:00pm Monday to Friday, happy to talk it through with no pressure and no jargon.

