Our Fees
Know what you’ll pay, from the very first step.
Fixed professional fees for buying and selling — set out clearly, in plain English, with no hidden charges and no surprises at settlement.
Good legal work should feel certain from the outset — including the cost of it.
Our professional fee is fixed and quoted upfront, so you can budget with confidence. Alongside it, there are government and third-party costs that every property transaction involves — searches, registration and identity checks. We set all of it out below so you can see exactly where each dollar goes before you decide to work with us.
Purchase
Contract review, searches, conditions and settlement — guided end to end.
- Review of your contract before you’re committed, with plain-English advice on the terms and any risks
- A clear roadmap of your key dates, so nothing is left to chance
- Recommendation and management of your property searches
- Liaison with your lender, the other party and the agent throughout
- Full preparation and coordination of settlement
Sale
Contract preparation, issue management and settlement — handled with care.
- Preparation and review of your contract of sale, with the terms explained
- Early identification of anything that could affect a smooth settlement
- Coordination of the title transfer and any mortgage discharge
- Liaison with the buyer’s representative, your agent and your bank
- Full preparation and coordination of settlement
Clarity
You’ll understand each step, in language that makes sense.
Certainty
A fixed fee and a clear process, agreed before we begin.
Precision
Careful review of your contract, dates and searches.
Protection
Issues flagged early, so avoidable problems stay avoided.
Polish
A calm, organised experience from first call to settlement.
Disbursements, explained
Disbursements are costs paid to government departments and other third parties — for searches, registration and identity checks. They aren’t our fee; we simply arrange and pass them on to you at cost. They vary a little with the property and your council, and government rates are reviewed each year, so we confirm the exact figures in your written quote.
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Typical disbursement
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Indicative cost
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Land Titles Office transfer registration Registers the transfer of the property
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from $256.76 |
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Title search Confirms ownership and what’s registered on the title
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from $42 |
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Council rates search |
from $57.30 |
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Water & sewerage information certificate |
from $47.75 |
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Land tax search |
from $14.32 |
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Verification of Identity A legal requirement, per person
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online from $13 each, AustPost in-person from $49 |
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Priority Notice Online via PEXA
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from $28.84 |
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Settlement & electronic lodgement Online via PEXA
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from $146.30 for single title transfer |
Indicative only. Current at time of publishing. Stamp duty is a separate government tax on purchases, calculated on the property value. Note that you may be eligible for a concession. We’ll include an estimate in your quote and let you know what applies to you, or click here to calculate now.
Fixed, transparent, and fair.
No hidden costs
Your professional fee is fixed and agreed before we start. For standard transactions, the price you’re quoted is the price you pay — the disbursements above are the only additions, and they’re set out for you in writing.
A lawyer, not just a processor
Your matter is handled by a qualified legal practitioner and licensed conveyancer. That means you’re not only getting the transaction completed — you’re getting advice on the things that sit around it, and someone who can act if something unexpected arises.
Priced for peace of mind
We’re not the cheapest option, and we don’t try to be. Our fee reflects careful work, proactive communication and a service designed so you always know what’s happening with your file.
A quote before you commit
Every property is a little different. Before you engage us, you’ll receive a clear written quote covering our fee and your expected disbursements, so there’s nothing left to wonder about.
Ready for a clearer property transaction?
Send us your contract or book a short call, and we’ll prepare a written quote tailored to your matter.
Quintess Law Pty Ltd trading as Quintess Property Law. Fees shown are indicative and current at the time of publishing; your written quote sets out the fees and disbursements for your specific matter. This page is general information, not legal advice.