Conveyancing & Property Law in Perth Metropolitan
What conveyancing and property law covers
Conveyancing is the legal process of transferring property ownership from seller to buyer. In WA that means preparing and checking the contract of sale, handling the Offer and Acceptance, ordering searches (title, council rates, water, strata records if it's a unit or villa), calculating settlement figures, liaising with the bank or broker, and lodging documents with Landgate. Property lawyers do the same work but can also step in when things get complicated: boundary disputes, easements, off-the-plan contracts, subdivision, deceased estates, or a sale that's falling apart because finance or a special condition hasn't been met. Many firms in Perth Metropolitan handle both settlement work and the harder legal disputes, while some licensed conveyancers stick to standard residential settlements only.
What to look for before you commit
Ask whether you're dealing with a licensed conveyancer or a practising solicitor, since only a lawyer can advise on disputes or represent you in court. Check they're familiar with the specific issue in your contract (strata title, green title, off-the-plan, or a rural property with different search requirements). Get a fixed-fee quote in writing that separates professional fees from disbursements (search fees, Landgate lodgement, PEXA fees), and ask how they communicate during settlement, since delays often come down to poor follow-up rather than legal complexity.
How we score these 41 businesses
Our ranking weighs responsiveness, transparency on fees, depth of experience with WA-specific property matters, and how consistently a business delivers on settlement timelines. See the full breakdown in our methodology, or jump straight to the ranked guide to conveyancing and property law in Perth Metropolitan to compare the top-rated firms.
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All conveyancing & property law, ranked by score and relevance
We found 41 businesses offering conveyancing & property law; 17 met the criteria for the scored directory. The order weighs each business's overall score by how much of its reviewed work is conveyancing & property law, so a lower-scored specialist can rank above a higher-scored generalist. Filter and sort below, or open the full map view.
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Common questions about conveyancing & property law
- How much does conveyancing cost in Perth?
- Most residential settlements run on a fixed professional fee plus disbursements for searches and lodgement costs. Get an itemised quote upfront so you can see the split between the fee and the pass-through costs, and compare quotes on the same basis rather than a single headline number.
- How often do people need a conveyancer or property lawyer?
- Most people only need one when buying or selling a home, so it's not a service you build a relationship with over time. That's exactly why checking reviews and track record matters more than for a business you'd use regularly.
- What should I expect during the settlement process?
- After the contract goes unconditional, your conveyancer or lawyer orders searches, prepares settlement figures, coordinates with your lender, and lodges the transfer with Landgate. Expect regular updates near the settlement date and a final figure showing rates adjustments, stamp duty, and any other costs owing.
- How can I judge the quality of a conveyancer before settlement day?
- Ask how many settlements they handle a month, whether the same person will manage your file start to finish, and how they handle a problem like a delayed bank authority. Clear, prompt answers to those questions are a better signal than price alone.
Guides to choosing conveyancing & property law
- Buying or selling property in Perth: the conveyancing process
How the conveyancing process actually runs when you buy or sell property in Perth, from the offer stage through to settlement day.