How are Conveyancing Fees Calculated?

In Sydney and New South Wales conveyancers may charge around $1,000-$2,500 plus disbursements. Ultimately, conveyancers are cheaper than solicitors, but solicitors can be handy if there is divorce etc involved in the settlement.

These charges are normally based on the percentage of the sale price (for the seller) and a percentage of the buying price (for the buyer). Although sometimes your conveyancer will negotiate a flat fee with you.

Disbursements include things like title searches, local council building certificates and council rates certificates, water and land tax certificates, plus a variety of other things, these range from $20-250 depending on item.

Other states have varying standard charges along with disbursements.