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Buying and Selling Residential Property

At Robbins Watson Solicitors, we understand that buying or selling residential property is a significant milestone. Our dedicated team of property law experts is committed to providing seamless, fixed-fee conveyancing services across Queensland and New South Wales, ensuring transparency and peace of mind throughout your property journey.

Our Comprehensive Conveyancing Services

We offer a full suite of conveyancing services tailored to meet your specific needs, including:

  • Contract Drafting and Review: Meticulous preparation and examination of contracts to safeguard your interests.​ 
  • Special Conditions: Crafting and negotiating complex special conditions to address unique aspects of your transaction.​ 
  • Due Diligence: Conducting thorough property searches and assessments to uncover any potential issues.​
  • Building and Pest Inspections: Coordinating and reviewing inspection reports to ensure the property’s integrity.​
  • Body Corporate Records Examination: Analysing records for properties within community title schemes to identify any concerns.​ 
  • Statutory Compliance: Ensuring adherence to all legal requirements and regulations.​
  • Stamp Duty Guidance: Providing advice on stamp duty obligations and assisting with assessments, including eligibility for first home owner grants.​

Why Choose Robbins Watson Solicitors?

  • Local Expertise: With deep roots in the Gold Coast community, we possess an intimate understanding of the regional property market.​
  • Transparent Pricing: Our fixed-fee structure eliminates surprises, allowing you to budget effectively.​ 
  • Personalised Service: We prioritise clear communication, keeping you informed and confident at every stage.​
  • Comprehensive Support: Beyond conveyancing, our firm offers a wide range of legal services to support your broader needs.​

Get Started with Confidence

Embarking on a property transaction can be complex, but with Robbins Watson Solicitors by your side, you can navigate the process with ease. Contact us today on
07 5576 9999 to discuss how we can assist you in achieving a smooth and successful property experience.

Alternatively, you can get started online now by clicking “Get a Quote” below.

Meet the team

Marcus Woodfield

Partner

Emma Post

Senior Associate

Why choose Robbins Watson Solicitors?

Discover what makes us different.

Experience you can count on

With over 60 years in business, we position our clients and their businesses with the best advice to enable them to prosper.

We’re committed to you

We recognise your needs, assess specific priorities and objectives and develop strategies to meet them.

Enduring relationships

We generously invest time and expertise to understand our clients and build beneficial long-term relationships.

Efficient teams

We embrace technology to ensure our clients outcomes are delivered quickly, efficiently and cost-effectively.

What our clients have to say

As first home buyers Emma from Robbins Watson made the experience stress free. With her professional service and excellent knowledge of industry. Couldn't recommend her more. Thank you!

Kimberley G

Very pleased with this firm and the outcome we received. Highly recommend Robbins Watson for any Family Law matters.

Cate B

Sean and his team have always been incredibly supportive and knowledgeable. Couldn’t recommend Robbins Watson Solicitors more!

B.M.

I recently had the opportunity to work with Alexandra Coyle, and I couldn't be more pleased with the experience. From the outset, she demonstrated exceptional professionalism and a deep understanding of the legal issues involved which was very reassuring. I felt well-informed throughout the process, and she worked tirelessly to ensure a successful outcome for me. I’m glad I reached out to this firm. Thank you for making a challenging situation so manageable. I highly recommend Alexandra for anyone seeking reliable and empathetic legal assistance.

Justyna B

I was so pleased with Bell’s work. I found her easy to get along with, explain things clearly and make the whole process calm. I would recommend her to anyone going through an estate dispute.

Taylah C

Marcus, thank you again for your support throughout the settlement process, we very much appreciate your professionalism, advice and communication from start to finish! We would be happy to recommend Robbins Watson to our family and friends.

Angela

Good morning – just wanted to send a quick email off and let you know how impressed (my wife and myself) have been with Emma – We have bought a couple of properties up there over the last year or two – we’re from Wagga Wagga, NSW and are relocating up there at the end of this year. Emma has been absolutely fantastic to deal with and we couldn’t be happier!!! It makes things really easy when you have someone on the ball like she is – so yeah, just a quick ‘Well done’ – thanks so much, we really appreciate it and keep up the good work!

Jarrod

Thank you again for your services, I cannot fault you and your team. You are always such a pleasure to deal with and make what would normally be a stressful time, quite the opposite.

Emma (& Helen)

Please extend my warmest thanks to All that have assisted me. You all have made the process of dealing with Wills, selling property, and soon with my own Will and things. Robbins Watson have exceeded my expectations in ability, personal interactions, pleasant meetings; in short, you are my Solicitors of choice, and I say so to any and all.

George

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Do I need a lawyer or conveyancer to buy or sell property in Queensland?

While not compulsory, engaging a solicitor or licensed conveyancer helps ensure the contract terms, searches and settlement are handled correctly and reduces the risk of costly mistakes.

What is a standard contract of sale and what conditions should I include?

The REIQ contract is commonly used for residential property and may include conditions for finance, building and pest inspections and due diligence to protect the buyer.

What is the cooling-off period for residential property?

Most Queensland residential contracts include a five-business-day cooling-off period during which a buyer can terminate the contract by giving written notice and paying a termination penalty of 0.25% of the purchase price.

Are stamp duty concessions available for first home buyers?

From 1 May 2025, eligible first home buyers pay no transfer duty on a new home, or on vacant land on which to build their first home, regardless of value. For established homes, first home buyers may receive a concession on transfer duty for purchases up to a certain value, reducing or eliminating the duty payable.

When is settlement day and what happens at settlement?

Settlement usually occurs 30 days from contract date or as agreed; the buyer pays the balance of the purchase price and legal title transfers to the buyer, at which point keys and possession are handed over.