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Conveyancing Searches

HOW DO I DO MY SEARCHES?

You don’t have to physically go to the Council or State Government department to get your searches anymore.  Most of your searches are done online directly through the QuickLAW program whilst some of the Council searches that can’t be done online can be posted.

You also have the option if you want, of getting Lawyer Support to do all the searches for you and report back for a fixed fee of $37.50.

WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE PRICE

The service is suitable for one (1) conveyance completed through to settlement for house & land/vacant land/unit/townhouse.  You will be asked to select from one of the following services:

  • NSW Purchase
  • QLD Purchase
  • QLD Transfer between associated parties
  • NSW Sale
  • QLD Sale

Your DIY purchase service includes the following:

da All letters, transfer forms and stamp duty forms, built by the program based on your responses

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Online property search facility

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Stamp Duty and Settlement calculators

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Step-by-step guide tailored for your situation on everything from pre-Contract through to after settlement

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Discount Vouchers for building/pest/strata reports, finance, Wills, insurance, etc

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Free connection of utilities (phone, electricity, gas, etc)

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Program Support

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED IN THE PRICE?

Outlays

Lawyer Support

All outlays for instance, property searches, mortgage release fees (where applicable), etc.

See the Quicklaw Conveyancing costs calculator to calculate these outlays.

Lawyer Support is available for a small additional fee during the course of your conveyance.  It is optional and normally would not be required. 
Examples of the fees charged (inclusive of GST) are:
Telephone support $17.50 per 10 mins
Perusal of Contract $75.00
Conducting searches $39.50 + search fee
Attend standard settlement $75.00

 HOW MUCH ARE THE SEARCHES?

The searches are optional but recommended.  They vary in cost depending on the Council.  Here’s a range:

Qld Purchase:

  • For House & Land/Vacant Land:  $300.00-$450.00
  • For Units/Townhouses: $500.00-$600.00

Qld Sale:  $15.00  (all types)

NSW Purchase:

    • For Vacant Land/House and Land:  $220.00 - $290.00
    • For Unit/Townhouse:  $420.00 - $475.00

NSW Sale:

    • For Vacant Land/House & Land - $95.00 - $175.00
    • For Unit/Townhouse - $150.00 - $230.00

QuickLAW do not impose any surcharge on the searches, so they are at cost.

ARE THERE ANY OTHER COSTS I HAVE TO PAY?

You have to pay for:

  • Search outlays
  • Stamp duty (if buying)
  • Registration fees (State government)

You can pay for Lawyer Support as an optional extra.

IS THE CONTRACT INCLUDED IN THE SERVICE?

This question is often asked by Private Sellers (in Qld), or by NSW sellers generally.
Yes – the REI Contract is included along with a full guide on how to complete it and tips on what to include and not to include.

Lawyer Support can review the Contract for you for an additional $75.00.