Whether you are buying your first home or selling a commercial property, McCarthy Durie Lawyers offers comprehensive conveyancing and property law services across Brisbane and South East Queensland.
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What We Do
We guide you through every stage of your property purchase, protecting your rights and managing the entire legal process.
We handle every legal aspect of selling your property, from preparing disclosure documents to managing settlement.
Expert guidance for buying or selling property through a Self-Managed Superannuation Fund, with strict ATO compliance.
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We can talk through your situation and explain your options. No obligation, no jargon.
Our Process
Contact us before you sign a contract. We can review terms and flag any risks before you commit.
We review the contract thoroughly, explain the terms, and advise on any special conditions.
We conduct property searches and provide clear advice on any issues that may affect the property.
We prepare all legal documents, calculate financial adjustments, and coordinate with all parties.
We attend settlement on your behalf, ensuring the transfer is completed smoothly and on time.
In Detail
Purchasing a property is one of the most significant financial decisions you will make. Our experienced team guides you through every stage.
We understand that every property sale has its own unique motivations. When assisting with the sale of your property, we will:
We understand the unique legal and compliance challenges that come with buying or selling property through a Self-Managed Superannuation Fund.
Buying off the plan comes with specific risks that need careful legal review. We help you understand:
Buying your first home is exciting but can also be overwhelming. We make the process straightforward by:
Buying at auction requires preparation because there is usually no cooling-off period. We can help you:
Whether you are subdividing a block or developing multiple lots, we handle the legal aspects including:
If you are buying and selling at the same time, coordination is essential. We manage the complexities of simultaneous settlements including:
Purchasing a property is one of the most significant financial decisions you will make. Our experienced team guides you through every stage.
We understand the unique legal and compliance challenges that come with buying or selling property through a Self-Managed Superannuation Fund.
Buying your first home is exciting but can also be overwhelming. We make the process straightforward by:
Whether you are subdividing a block or developing multiple lots, we handle the legal aspects including:
We understand that every property sale has its own unique motivations. When assisting with the sale of your property, we will:
Buying off the plan comes with specific risks that need careful legal review. We help you understand:
Buying at auction requires preparation because there is usually no cooling-off period. We can help you:
If you are buying and selling at the same time, coordination is essential. We manage the complexities of simultaneous settlements including:
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While there is no legal requirement to use a lawyer in Queensland, conveyancing involves significant legal risk if something is missed in the contract, searches, or settlement. A lawyer reviews the contract before you sign, identifies issues that affect the property, and represents you at settlement. For most buyers and sellers it is a small cost relative to the value of the transaction.
A standard residential conveyance in Queensland typically runs for around 30 to 45 days from contract signing to settlement, depending on the finance and cooling-off periods agreed in the contract. Cash purchases can settle faster. SMSF, off-the-plan, and commercial matters often take longer because of the additional structuring and approvals involved.
SMSF conveyancing is buying or selling property through a Self-Managed Superannuation Fund. It has strict ATO and trust law requirements, often involving a Bare or Nominee Trust and a Limited Recourse Borrowing Arrangement (LRBA). The structure needs to be set up before the contract is signed, otherwise the transaction can be invalid or create unexpected stamp duty costs.
Settlement is when the balance of the purchase price is paid and legal ownership of the property transfers to the buyer. In Queensland most settlements now happen electronically through the PEXA platform. Your lawyer attends settlement on your behalf, coordinates with the bank and the other side, and confirms when keys can be released.
From 1 August 2025, Queensland sellers of residential property must give buyers a Form 2 Seller Disclosure Statement before the contract is signed. It pulls together title, planning, rates and key property information so buyers can make an informed decision. We prepare this for you as part of the sale conveyance.
Conveyancing costs vary depending on whether you are buying or selling, the type of property, and any complexity such as SMSF, off-the-plan, or commercial elements. Government fees, searches and disbursements are separate to the legal fee. For an accurate quote on your matter, use our online tool at /legalquotechecker.
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