Conveyancers in Sydney
Reviewed by Brenda Gately, Licensed Conveyancer (NSW Licence No. 05006556) — 36 years’ experience.
Gately Conveyancing is a licensed conveyancing practice serving buyers and sellers across Sydney and NSW. Brenda Gately has guided clients through property settlements for 36 years, handles every matter personally, and quotes a fixed fee upfront — so you know the cost before the work begins. Buying, selling, first home purchases and off-the-plan.
Why choose Gately Conveyancing
- 36 years of NSW property experience — Brenda has handled residential transfers through multiple property cycles, and has seen most of what a contract can throw at you before.
- You deal with Brenda directly — Every matter is handled personally. You are not a file passed between a processing team, and the person who quotes you is the person who does the work.
- A fixed fee, quoted upfront — Usually confirmed the same day you call, then in writing with the professional fee and expected disbursements listed separately. A long phone call never costs you extra.
- Licensed and verifiable — NSW Licence No. 05006556, issued by NSW Fair Trading, and a member of the Australian Institute of Conveyancers. Check it on the public register before you engage anyone — including us.
- Contract review before you sign — The most valuable step in the process is the one that happens while you can still negotiate. Send us the contract before you commit.
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What we handle
Most of our work is residential: buyers and sellers of houses, townhouses and apartments across Sydney. We also act on off-the-plan purchases, transfers between family members, and contract reviews for buyers who want an opinion before they commit to anything.
For the full range, including leases and work for property developers, see our conveyancing services.
What it costs
A standard residential matter in Sydney typically runs between $1,400 and $2,700 all up — a professional fee, commonly $900 to $1,800 in this market, plus disbursements at cost. Our fixed fee sits in the middle of the Sydney range.
Our full breakdown of conveyancing costs in NSW sets out what sits inside a fixed fee and what disbursements actually cover.
Conveyancer or solicitor?
Both can legally act on a NSW property transfer. For a standard residential purchase or sale, a licensed conveyancer — a specialist who does nothing but property transfers — is usually the sensible and more cost-effective choice.
A solicitor is the better option where the transfer is part of a larger legal problem: a dispute heading to court, a deceased estate, a family law settlement, or a complex trust or company structure. If your matter is one of those, we will tell you and can refer you. Our guide to conveyancer vs solicitor sets out which matters belong where, and how to choose a conveyancer in Sydney covers what to ask before you engage anyone.
Does location within Sydney matter?
Less than it used to. NSW settlements complete electronically through PEXA, so your conveyancer does not need to be near you or near the property, and nobody attends a settlement room any more. What matters is that they know the NSW market and are reachable when something needs a decision.
We act for clients across:
- Sydney CBD
- Inner West
- Eastern Suburbs
- Lower North Shore
- Northern Beaches
- Hills District
- Western Sydney
- St George & Sutherland
- Parramatta
- Blacktown
- Hurstville
- Greater NSW
How it works
- 1.Call or send us the contract. Tell us whether you are buying or selling, the property type and the suburb.
- 2.We quote a fixed fee — usually the same day, confirmed in writing.
- 3.We review (or prepare) the contract and explain it in plain English before you sign.
- 4.We handle enquiries, searches, adjustments and electronic settlement through PEXA.
- 5.After settlement we confirm registration and notify the relevant authorities.
The whole journey is set out in our step-by-step guide to the conveyancing process in NSW.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a conveyancer cost in Sydney?
- A standard residential matter typically runs $1,400–$2,700 all up: a professional fee (commonly $900–$1,800 in Sydney) plus disbursements at cost. We quote a fixed professional fee upfront, usually the same day you call.
- Do I need a conveyancer in my own suburb?
- No. NSW settlements complete electronically through PEXA, so your conveyancer does not need to be near you or the property, and nobody attends a settlement room. Responsiveness and experience with your property type matter far more than postcode.
- Should I use a conveyancer or a solicitor in Sydney?
- For a standard residential purchase or sale, a licensed conveyancer is usually the cost-effective choice. A solicitor is the better option where the matter involves a dispute, a deceased estate, a family law settlement or a complex trust or company structure.
- How do I check a Sydney conveyancer is licensed?
- NSW Fair Trading publishes a register at verify.licence.nsw.gov.au. Ask any firm for its licence number and check it yourself — Gately Conveyancing holds NSW Licence No. 05006556.
- When should I contact a conveyancer?
- Before you sign anything. The contract review is the most valuable step in the process, and it only has value while you can still negotiate or walk away.
- Who will handle my matter?
- Brenda Gately handles every matter personally. You deal with the licensed conveyancer doing the work, not a file passed between a processing team.