We charge a fixed fee depending on your transaction type. First Home Buyers and standard purchases: $1,990 + GST. Premium buyers (properties over $1M): $2,990 + GST. House and Land packages: $1,990 + GST. Selling: $1,990 + GST.

All fees are quoted before you commit. No surprises on our bill.

Disbursements are third-party costs we incur on your behalf — searches, certificates, title registration fees, and similar. They're separate from our professional fee and vary by state and transaction type.

We'll tell you exactly what to expect before you commit to anything. These are never a surprise.

An initial deposit is required to open your file — this is $1,100 for most matters and $1,650 for Premium Buyer files. The balance is payable on settlement. There is nothing outstanding between those two points.

If the transaction doesn't proceed to exchange, we retain the deposit to cover our work done — contract review, searches, advice provided. Any balance will be refunded after accounting for those costs. We'll always explain this clearly before you start.

Yes. Our fee covers unlimited contract reviews — you can look at as many properties as you need without paying more. This is particularly valuable for first home buyers who may review several contracts before finding the right property.

Standard residential conveyancing typically takes 4–6 weeks from exchange to settlement, though this varies by state and can be negotiated between parties. The contract review phase (before exchange) can be done in 24–48 hours once we receive the contract.

We'll always give you a realistic expectation for your specific transaction when we review your file.

Exchange is when both parties sign the contract and it becomes legally binding. A deposit (usually 10%) is paid at this point. Settlement is when the balance of the purchase price is paid, and the title transfers to you. You get your keys on settlement day.

The period between exchange and settlement is when most of the legal work happens — searches, title transfer preparation, adjustment of rates and outgoings.

You'll receive written updates at every meaningful milestone in your transaction. You won't need to chase us. If something changes, you'll hear from us first.

All communication is in writing — so there's always a record and always clarity about where things stand.

In NSW, residential buyers have a 5-business-day cooling off period after exchange during which they can rescind the contract — but must forfeit 0.25% of the purchase price. Cooling off does not apply to properties purchased at auction.

Cooling off periods vary by state. We'll explain exactly how it applies to your specific transaction before you exchange.

The contract of sale is prepared by the vendor's solicitor — which means it's written to protect the vendor's interests, not yours. Every clause, every special condition, every deadline is set in someone else's favour until a solicitor reviews it from your side.

A conveyancer can process the transaction. A solicitor can identify where the contract creates risk for you, advise on what to do about it, and negotiate amendments where necessary.

A licensed conveyancer is qualified to handle the mechanical process of property transfer — title searches, documentation, settlement. A solicitor is a fully qualified lawyer who can advise on the legal implications of the contract, identify risks, negotiate amendments, and represent your interests in a dispute.

At Love Homes, every file is handled by an admitted solicitor. You're paying for advice, not just administration.

Yes. We can request and draft contract amendments, liaise with the vendor's solicitor, and advise on which conditions are worth negotiating and how. This is particularly valuable at the premium end of the market where contracts are more sophisticated.

Our standard fee includes a reasonable level of negotiation. For extensive back-and-forth, we'll discuss any additional scope with you before proceeding.

No. Our scope covers the legal conveyancing work — contract review, title transfer, settlement management. We don't provide tax advice (including CGT or land tax advice) or financial advice. You'll need to seek those separately from your accountant or financial adviser.

We'll always be clear about where our scope ends and where you need another professional.

No. We operate entirely digitally. Everything is handled via email and secure document exchange — no office visits required, no geographic restriction. We act for clients across NSW, QLD, VIC, SA, and WA from a fully remote practice.

Primarily in writing — email and documented advice. This isn't a limitation. It's how we ensure there's always a record of what was said, what was recommended, and what the next step is. You'll never be left wondering what happened in a phone call.

If you have a question, ask. We'll answer it — in writing, clearly, the same day where possible.

NSW, QLD, VIC, SA, and WA. Our NSW solicitor admission confers a national practice remit, which means the same solicitor-led standard applies regardless of which state your property is in.

Click Get Started — we'll ask a few questions about your situation via our video intake process. It takes about 60 seconds. From there, we'll confirm the right service for you and what happens next.

If you'd rather ask a question first, use the contact form and we'll respond the same day.

A strata report is a document that records the financial and operational health of a strata scheme — a building where multiple properties share common areas and management. It includes meeting minutes, financial statements, insurance details, and any outstanding levies or disputes.

Most of what's in a strata report is routine. But some of it isn't — sinking fund shortfalls, unresolved building defects, or upcoming special levies can have significant financial implications. We tell you which is which.

A special levy is an additional charge imposed on strata owners — usually to fund a specific capital works project (roof repairs, waterproofing, lifts) that the sinking fund can't cover. If one has been approved or is pending, it may become your liability after settlement.

We identify these in the strata report and advise you on the financial impact before you exchange.

A sinking fund is the strata scheme's long-term savings account — money set aside for future capital works. A healthy sinking fund means the building has the funds to maintain itself. A depleted sinking fund often means a special levy is coming. We check this as a matter of course.

A house and land package involves two separate legal transactions: the purchase of the land (a standard conveyancing contract) and the construction of the home (a building contract with the developer or builder). These involve different parties, different obligations, and different risks — and they need to be reviewed together, not in isolation.

A sunset clause sets a deadline for the developer to register the land and settle the contract. If that deadline isn't met, either party can walk away. The risk is that some developers use sunset clauses to exit contracts when the market has moved — and re-sell the same land at a higher price.

We identify sunset clause risk in your contract and advise on whether it's a concern before you exchange.

In a construction contract, the purchase price is typically paid in stages as the build progresses — slab, frame, lock-up, fixing, completion. Each payment is triggered by a defined construction milestone. We explain what those milestones are, what triggers each payment, and what your rights are if the build falls behind schedule.