NSW Conveyancing Lawyers

Buying or Selling Property in New South Wales? A Property Lawyer on Your Side — From Sydney to the Regions, and Wherever You Live.

  • Fixed-fee NSW conveyancing for buyers and sellers — homes, units, strata and investments.
  • A qualified property lawyer on every file, not just a licensed conveyancer.
  • Built for property investors — due diligence, structure and portfolio purchases done properly.
  • Interstate or overseas? We act Australia-wide and handle your NSW purchase remotely on PEXA.
  • Contracts reviewed fast — including same or next-day for urgent purchases.
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Property lawyer guiding a client through a NSW conveyancing transaction

Conveyancing across New South Wales

NSW Conveyancing, Done Properly — by a Property Lawyer

Conveyancing is the legal process of transferring ownership of property from one person to another. In New South Wales that means the right contract, the searches your matter needs, careful handling of exchange and any cooling-off period, and a clean electronic settlement — so you get the keys, or the sale proceeds, on time.

At Corporate Legal, every NSW conveyance is handled by a qualified property lawyer — not only a licensed conveyancer. If a special condition needs negotiating, a dispute emerges, or your purchase involves a company, a trust or a self-managed super fund, you already have a lawyer on the file who can act. That is especially valuable for investors, where structure and due diligence carry real money.

We review the contract before you sign, explain what you are committing to in plain English, run the searches your NSW matter needs, and manage the transaction end-to-end through to electronic settlement on PEXA. Because settlement is electronic, you do not need to live in New South Wales — or visit our office — for us to act. We look after buyers and sellers right across Australia.

Corporate Legal provides legal and conveyancing services only — not financial, taxation or investment advice. Whether a particular property or ownership structure suits you is a decision for you and your accountant or licensed adviser.
Buying or selling in NSW soon? Let’s review your contract first

Know the local rules

What’s Different About Buying and Selling in NSW

New South Wales runs on its own contract, its own cooling-off rules and its own duty regime. Here is what matters — and where we make sure nothing catches you out.

01

The Standard NSW Contract

Sales use the Law Society / REINSW Contract for the sale and purchase of land, with the vendor’s disclosure documents attached. The detail lives in the special conditions — that is where we focus.

02

Exchange, Then Cooling-Off

A NSW residential purchase becomes binding on exchange, followed by a cooling-off period of 5 business days (confirm — exceptions apply). It can be waived by a section 66W certificate, and there is no cooling-off when you buy at auction.

03

Transfer Duty via Revenue NSW

Transfer (stamp) duty is assessed by Revenue NSW and is generally payable around 3 months from exchange (confirm — exceptions apply). We make sure duty is dealt with correctly and on time. Confirm the current rate with Revenue NSW.

04

Strata Is an Owners Corporation

In NSW a strata scheme is run by the Owners Corporation. For units and townhouses we help you read the strata records — funds, levies, defects and disputes — before you are committed.

05

Foreign Purchasers Pay More

Foreign persons buying NSW residential property can face surcharge purchaser duty on top of transfer duty, plus surcharge land tax each year. If this may apply to you, confirm the current position with Revenue NSW — we flag it early.

06

Land Tax on Investments

Investment and non-owner-occupied land in NSW can attract annual land tax. It is a real holding cost for investors — something to factor in with your adviser before you buy. Confirm the current thresholds with Revenue NSW.

Duty and surcharge rates, thresholds and day-counts change — the figures and timeframes above are indicative only. Always confirm the current position with Revenue NSW or your adviser for your specific matter.

Who we help in NSW

Whoever You Are in the Transaction

Property Investors & Interstate Buyers

Building a portfolio, or buying into the Sydney and NSW market from another state? This is where due diligence, the right buying entity and clean adjustments really matter — and where a lawyer on the file pays off.

  • Risk & due-diligence checks before exchange
  • Correct entity — individual, company, trust or SMSF
  • Remote, Australia-wide service on PEXA — no office visit

First-Home Buyers & Homeowners

Buying your first place in NSW, or moving to your next — upgraders, downsizers and relocators who want the contract explained and the cooling-off and finance dates tracked.

  • Plain-English NSW contract reviews
  • Cooling-off & finance guidance
  • Confident, on-time settlement

Sellers, Business Owners & SMSF Trustees

Selling a NSW property, buying premises to operate from, or holding property inside super — where contract preparation, GST, lease and entity issues need a lawyer, not just a conveyancer.

  • Vendor contract preparation & disclosure
  • Commercial & business real property
  • SMSF entity & bare-trust setup

Why it matters

What Careful NSW Conveyancing Protects You From

01

Contract & Special-Condition Traps

The NSW contract’s special conditions can quietly shift risk onto you — short timeframes, unusual clauses and vendor-friendly terms. We find them before you sign or exchange.

02

Hidden Property Problems

Zoning limits, unapproved structures, easements, encumbrances and defects that proper NSW searches reveal — so an investment doesn’t become a liability after settlement.

03

Cooling-Off, Auction & Finance Risks

Miss the 5-business-day cooling-off window, sign a section 66W waiver without advice, or buy at auction with no cooling-off and no finance — each can cost you. We track every date.

04

The Wrong Buying Entity

Buying in the wrong name — individual, company, trust or SMSF — can mean paying duty twice or breaching super rules. We confirm the structure before exchange.

05

Duty & Surcharge Surprises

Transfer duty, and for foreign purchasers surcharge duty and surcharge land tax, can add up fast. We flag what applies so there are no shocks from Revenue NSW.

06

Adjustment & Settlement Errors

Council and water rates, land tax, strata levies and rent are all adjusted at settlement. We check the figures so you pay only your share — and we settle on time to avoid penalty interest.

Send us the NSW contract before you sign — that’s where the risk lives.

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How we work

How Our NSW Conveyancing Works

01

Strategy Consultation

Book a free 15-minute consult. We confirm your NSW property type, timeframe and buying entity, and explain our fixed fee clearly — wherever you’re based.

02

Contract Review

Before you sign, we review the NSW contract (or prepare it, if you’re selling), flag the risks and negotiate amendments where needed.

03

Exchange & Cooling-Off

We manage exchange, protect your position during the cooling-off period, advise on any section 66W waiver, and make sure the deposit is dealt with correctly.

04

Searches & Due Diligence

We run the searches your matter needs — title, planning and strata (Owners Corporation), plus zoning, GST and leases for commercial and investment property.

05

Pre-Settlement Preparation

We verify adjustments, deal with Revenue NSW duty, coordinate with your lender and broker, and confirm every condition has been met.

06

PEXA Settlement & Handover

We settle electronically through PEXA and confirm the exact moment ownership changes hands — no matter where in Australia you live.

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Why Choose Corporate Legal for NSW Conveyancing

A Lawyer, Not Just a Conveyancer

A qualified property lawyer runs every NSW file, so you’re covered the moment a special condition needs negotiating or a dispute arises.

Built for Investors

Due diligence, the right entity, duty and land-tax awareness, and portfolio purchases handled with the rigour an investment demands.

We Act Australia-Wide

Live interstate or overseas? We handle your NSW purchase or sale remotely and settle on PEXA — no need to visit an office.

Fixed-Fee Pricing

A clear, upfront fee so you can budget with confidence. Full pricing is set out on our pricing page.

Proactive & Plain-English

We find the risks early and explain them without the jargon, so you always know what you’re signing under NSW law.

Backed by a Litigation Team

If a deal goes wrong, our Commercial Litigation team can step in — same firm, no handover, no lost time.

Buy or sell in NSW with a firm that gets the legal side right.

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Part of a Complete Property & Legal Service

NSW conveyancing rarely stands alone. Because we also review contracts, examine strata reports, and handle residential, commercial and SMSF conveyancing, we can support your NSW transaction from the first contract through to final settlement — and beyond, if anything goes wrong. Buying in more than one state? We act across the country.

Explore: Conveyancing · Residential · Commercial · SMSF · Contract Reviews · Strata Report Review · Pricing
Other states: Conveyancing VIC · Conveyancing QLD · Conveyancing WA

NSW Conveyancing FAQs

Do I need a lawyer or a conveyancer for a NSW property?
A licensed conveyancer can handle a straightforward NSW transaction, but only a lawyer can act if a dispute arises, a special condition needs to be litigated, or your matter involves a company, trust or SMSF. At Corporate Legal every NSW conveyance is run by a qualified property lawyer for the same fixed fee — so you get the extra protection without paying more.
How does cooling-off work when buying in NSW?
A NSW residential purchase becomes binding on exchange of contracts, after which there is generally a cooling-off period of 5 business days (confirm — exceptions apply). It can be waived by a section 66W certificate, and there is no cooling-off period when you buy at auction. We advise you before you exchange or sign any waiver, and we track the deadline so nothing slips.
Can you act for me if I live interstate or overseas?
Yes. Corporate Legal acts Australia-wide, and NSW settlement is electronic on PEXA, so you never need to visit our office to buy or sell here. We handle everything remotely — ideal for interstate investors and expats buying into the Sydney and NSW market.
What is transfer duty in NSW and when is it payable?
Transfer duty (stamp duty) is assessed by Revenue NSW on your purchase. It is generally payable around 3 months from exchange (confirm — exceptions apply). Rates and thresholds change, so confirm the current rate with Revenue NSW; we make sure duty is calculated and dealt with correctly and on time as part of your conveyance.
Do foreign buyers pay extra duty or land tax in NSW?
Often, yes. Foreign persons buying NSW residential property can face surcharge purchaser duty on top of transfer duty, plus annual surcharge land tax. The rates and who counts as a foreign person can change, so confirm the current position with Revenue NSW. We flag early whether it is likely to apply to you so it can be factored into your numbers.
What should investors watch for when buying in NSW?
Beyond the contract itself, investors should weigh due diligence, the correct buying entity (individual, company, trust or SMSF), transfer duty, and ongoing holding costs such as land tax on investment property. For strata, the Owners Corporation records matter — funds, levies, defects and disputes. We handle the legal due diligence and coordinate with your accountant or adviser on the numbers.
How much does NSW conveyancing cost, and how long does it take?
We work on fixed-fee pricing so you know your cost upfront, with no billing surprises — the fee depends on the property type, and full pricing is set out on our pricing page. Most NSW transactions settle within about four to six weeks of exchange, though this varies with the contract and your finance. We can also review contracts urgently, often the same or next day.

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Buying or Selling in NSW? Start With a Contract Review

Whether it’s a first home in Sydney, an investment property, business premises or a purchase through your super, the safest first step is always the same: have a property lawyer read the contract before you sign. Corporate Legal delivers fixed-fee NSW conveyancing — and we act Australia-wide, so wherever you live we can handle your New South Wales matter remotely and settle on PEXA.

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