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Conveyancing Fees Calculator — NSW, VIC & QLD

A conveyancing cost calculator Australia helps home buyers and sellers estimate the legal fees and disbursements involved in transferring property ownership.

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Conveyancing Fees by State (2025-26)

Select your state for a typical professional fee range and itemised disbursements. Figures exclude stamp duty / transfer duty.

Professional / legal fees

$800 – $2,500

Typical total

$1,500 – $3,000 (excl. stamp duty)

First home buyer ~ $1,200 – $2,200

Itemised disbursements

  • Title search$15 – $30
  • Council certificate (s10.7)$30 – $80
  • Water / Sydney Water certificate$25 – $50
  • Land tax clearance certificate$20 – $30
  • PEXA settlement fee$110 – $140
  • NSW Land Registry transfer + mortgage registration fees apply at settlement.
  • Solicitor fees sit at the top of the range; licensed conveyancers are usually cheaper.

Figures are typical 2025-26 Australian market ranges and are estimates only. Confirm exact fees with your conveyancer or solicitor.

People Also Ask

A licensed conveyancer specialises in property transfers and is generally less expensive. A solicitor can handle more complex legal issues but charges higher fees. Both are qualified to handle standard residential conveyancing.
For owner-occupied homes, conveyancing costs are not tax deductible. For investment properties, these costs are added to the cost base for CGT purposes rather than claimed as an immediate deduction.
Conveyancing fees typically range from $800 to $2,500 for professional fees, plus disbursements of $300 to $800. Total costs are usually between $1,200 and $3,500 depending on the state and property value.
Yes, each state has different statutory fees, registration charges, and search costs. NSW and VIC generally have higher disbursements than QLD or SA due to different land registry fee structures.
4 min readLast updated: 2026-06-26

About the Conveyancing Cost Calculator

A conveyancing cost calculator Australia helps home buyers and sellers estimate the legal fees and disbursements involved in transferring property ownership. Conveyancing is a mandatory part of any Australian property transaction, and costs vary significantly between states such as NSW, VIC, and QLD. This tool provides transparency so you can budget accurately for your purchase or sale.

What is the Conveyancing Cost Calculator?

This calculator estimates the total cost of conveyancing services for Australian property transactions. Conveyancing involves the legal transfer of property ownership from seller to buyer, including title searches, contract reviews, settlement coordination, and lodgement of documents with the relevant land titles office. Costs comprise two main components: the conveyancer or solicitor professional fee, and third-party disbursements such as title searches, zoning certificates, council rates adjustments, and registration fees. Each state has different fee structures and statutory charges. For example, NSW charges a registration fee for transfers and mortgages, while Victoria has the Land Use Victoria fee. The calculator adjusts for these state-specific variations. By inputting your property value, state, and whether you are buying or selling, you receive an itemised breakdown of expected conveyancing costs. This tool is essential for first-home buyers, investors, and anyone wanting to avoid unexpected legal bills when settling a property.

How to Use This Calculator

  1. 1Select your state or territory: Choose from NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA, ACT, NT, or TAS to apply the correct fee structure.
  2. 2Enter the property value: Input the purchase price or sale price of the property.
  3. 3Select the transaction type: Choose whether you are buying, selling, or both (simultaneous transaction).
  4. 4Choose professional type: Select whether you will use a licensed conveyancer or a solicitor for the transaction.
  5. 5Enter property type: Indicate whether the property is residential, commercial, or vacant land.
  6. 6Review your itemised costs: The calculator shows professional fees, all disbursements, and the total estimated conveyancing cost.

Worked Australian Example

Practical Example

Priya is buying her first home in Ryde, NSW for $850,000. She wants to understand her total conveyancing costs before making an offer. Using the calculator, she selects NSW as the state, enters $850,000 as the property value, selects buying as the transaction type, and chooses a licensed conveyancer. The calculator estimates a professional fee of $1,200, title search costs of $180, council and water rates adjustments of $350, NSW Land Registry Services registration fee of $152 for the transfer, mortgage registration fee of $100, zoning certificate of $65, and GST of $120. The total estimated conveyancing cost is approximately $2,167. Priya also sees that if she used a solicitor instead, the professional fee would be around $2,000, bringing the total to $2,967. Armed with this breakdown, she budgets the conveyancing costs into her deposit calculations and proceeds with confidence, knowing there will be no hidden surprises at settlement.

How Our Conveyancing Cost Calculator Works

Conveyancing costs combine your conveyancer or solicitor's professional fee with third-party disbursements (title searches, council and water certificates, PEXA settlement, and registration fees). These are not government-set rates — professional fees are competitive and disbursements vary by state and local authority. As a 2025-26 guide, professional fees typically range $800–$2,200 and disbursements add a few hundred dollars. Step 1: We start from the typical professional fee range for your selected state (NSW, VIC, QLD, SA or WA). Step 2: We add standard itemised disbursements for that state — title search, council and water certificates, PEXA fee and land registry charges. Step 3: We total the professional fee plus disbursements (excluding stamp duty, which is calculated separately) to give your estimated conveyancing cost. Official source: state land registry and PEXA fee schedules; professional fee ranges from industry surveys. Estimates only. Last updated: June 2025.

Common Conveyancing Cost Calculator Questions

A licensed conveyancer specialises in property transfers and is generally less expensive. A solicitor can handle more complex legal issues but charges higher fees. Both are qualified to handle standard residential conveyancing.
For owner-occupied homes, conveyancing costs are not tax deductible. For investment properties, these costs are added to the cost base for CGT purposes rather than claimed as an immediate deduction.
Conveyancing fees typically range from $800 to $2,500 for professional fees, plus disbursements of $300 to $800. Total costs are usually between $1,200 and $3,500 depending on the state and property value.
Yes, each state has different statutory fees, registration charges, and search costs. NSW and VIC generally have higher disbursements than QLD or SA due to different land registry fee structures.
Yes, you can self-conveyance in some states, but it is not recommended for most buyers. Professional conveyancers protect you from legal risks, contract errors, and settlement delays that could cost far more than their fee.

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Reviewed by

BizMetrixs Team

Australian Financial Specialists

This Conveyancing Cost Calculator Australia calculator provides estimates only. Results are based on ATO 2025-26 published rates and general calculation methods. Individual circumstances may vary. This tool is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, tax, or legal advice. For personalised advice, consult a registered tax agent or financial adviser.