Property lawyers and conveyancing across NSW
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Property law covers every legal step in buying, selling or leasing property, from the contract of sale and cooling-off period to stamp duty, searches and settlement. We handle conveyancing across New South Wales for houses, apartments, off-the-plan purchases and commercial premises, and review and negotiate residential, retail and commercial leases for landlords and tenants.
Your matter is run by a property lawyer, not just a conveyancer, so if the contract, a lease or settlement raises a legal problem, the advice is already on your side of the table. Wherever you are in NSW, you can sign everything online and never need to come into an office.
Residential purchases and sales
Your next home, settled properly
Conveyancing for houses and apartments across NSW, from contract review and searches through to settlement.
Buying your first home or an investment propertyWe check the planning certificate, title, strata records and finance clause, review your building and pest report, and explain the deposit, whether 5% or 10%, before you exchange.
First home buyersEligible first home buyers in NSW pay no stamp duty on homes up to $800,000, and reduced duty up to $1 million. We check whether you qualify and lodge the application for you.
Selling a house or apartmentIn NSW the contract of sale must be ready before your property is listed. We prepare it with the required title, council and sewer documents, so the agent can start marketing straight away.
Buying off the planOff-the-plan contracts in NSW have a 10 business day cooling-off period. We review the disclosure statement, sunset clause and any changes to the plans before you commit.
Transferring property to a spouse or family memberAdding or removing a name from a title, transfers after separation, and selling or transferring a property from a deceased estate, including any stamp duty exemptions that may apply.
Contract review before auction or exchange
Residential leases
Tenancies both sides understand
Tenancy agreements, landlord obligations and tenant rights in New South Wales, explained in plain terms. This includes the 2025 changes: landlords now need a valid reason to end a lease, and tenants can apply to keep a pet.
Leasing out an investment property
Reviewing a residential tenancy agreement
Rent increases and bond issues
Disputes over repairs, rent or damage, including NCAT applications
Commercial purchases and sales
Property that works for your business
Buying and selling commercial property, with due diligence, leases, GST and settlement taken care of.
Buying premises for your business
Acquiring an investment property with tenants
Buying or selling through a company, trust or SMSF
Managing GST and going concern issues
Commercial leases
Premises on terms that last
Commercial and retail lease review and negotiation, rent reviews, assignment and exit for tenants, landlords and investors. For retail shops, we check the landlord’s disclosure statement under the Retail Leases Act 1994 (NSW) and any personal or bank guarantee you are asked to give.
Negotiating new lease terms or heads of terms
Rent reviews and outgoings
Assigning, sub-letting or surrendering a lease
Make-good and break clause disputes
From contract to settlement
Review and a fixed quote
Send us the contract or lease. We review it, flag the risks and agree a fixed fee in writing before you sign, bid or exchange. The fee covers the contract review, exchange and settlement. Search fees and the electronic settlement fee are passed on at cost, with no mark-up.
Exchange to settlement
We handle the searches, exchange, stamp duty, your lender and the electronic settlement, and keep you updated at every step.
Senior-led, start to finish
A senior property lawyer runs your matter from the first call to settlement.
In our clients' words
Working with Eugenie with our clients has been absolutely amazing. She has helped multiple of our clients with Independent legal advice and conveyancing needs. She has gone out of her way to help with residential and commercial property purchase matters. Our clients that we have introduced have clearly made note around her personality and the way she has made them really comfortable
Evan R.
We recently used Eugenie Michael Lawyers for both the sale of our existing property and the purchase of our new home, and we couldn’t be happier with the service we received.
Eugenie was professional, knowledgeable and incredibly efficient throughout the entire process. Property transactions can be stressful, but her attention to detail, clear communication and guidance made everything run smoothly from start to finish.
What stood out most was her integrity, ethics and genuine commitment to achieving the best outcome for us. We always felt informed, supported and confident that everything was being handled with the utmost care and professionalism.
I would highly recommend Eugenie and the team at Eugenie Michael Lawyers to anyone looking for a reliable, trustworthy and highly skilled conveyancer. Thank you for making what could have been a stressful experience such a positive one.
Maria N.
Eugenie is not your typical Lawyer. Her passion, attention to detail and genuine approach is unparalleled. Eugenie was prompt in her communication and transparent every step of the way. She is approachable, prompt and real. I could not recommend her enough and would not hesitate to use her services again. Thanks Eugenie for taking the stress out of our journey
Donna F.
Highly recommend Eugenie Michael Lawyers. Professional, knowledgeable and easy to deal with from start to finish. She made the whole process straightforward and stress-free. Great service and communication throughout!
Roberto P.
Exceptional service! Eugénie is precise, punctual, and always available to answer any questions. She’s incredibly kind and warm throughout the entire process, making the experience even better. I highly recommend her and will definitely be using her services again.
Anu A.
I honestly cannot recommend Eugénie highly enough. She is an absolute powerhouse! Incredibly knowledgeable, compassionate, professional and genuinely committed to getting the best outcome for her clients.
She handled my case with such efficiency and care, resolving what felt like an incredibly stressful situation so promptly and professionally. I always felt heard, supported and confident that I was in the best possible hands.
An incredible woman, an exceptional lawyer, and someone I will be forever grateful for. Thank you for fighting for me and getting the result you did.
Taniesha A.
Frequently asked questions
We act on property matters across New South Wales, including Sydney, Newcastle and regional NSW.
A licensed conveyancer can handle a standard transfer. A property lawyer does the same conveyancing work and can also give legal advice when something in the contract, lease or settlement goes wrong, without you needing to bring in someone new.
Yes. A purchase at auction is usually binding on the day, so we review the contract and special conditions beforehand and tell you what to look out for before you bid.
Most residential purchases in NSW have a five business day cooling-off period after exchange. It does not apply at auction, and it can be shortened or waived with a section 66W certificate. If you pull out during cooling-off, you usually forfeit 0.25% of the price, so we review the contract before you sign.
Most NSW contracts set settlement 42 days (six weeks) after exchange. A shorter or longer date can be agreed, for example 30 or 90 days, and off-the-plan purchases settle once the building is registered. We agree the date in the contract and keep everything on track to meet it.
For a purchase we check the title, the council planning certificate (section 10.7), council and water rates, land tax, the sewer diagram and any easements, covenants or caveats. For an apartment or townhouse we also review the strata records and levies. We recommend building and pest inspections, and explain what any findings mean for the contract.
Yes. Property matters are quoted as a fixed fee, agreed in writing before work begins, so you know the cost from the start.
Yes. As long as the property is in NSW, we can act wherever you are. Documents are signed electronically and settlement happens online, so you never need to come into an office. For foreign buyers, we also flag FIRB approval and the NSW foreign purchaser surcharge early.
Lawyers must verify the identity of every client before acting on a property transfer, and since 1 July 2026 Australia’s anti-money laundering laws also apply to lawyers who handle property transactions. We will ask for photo ID and, in some cases, where the funds for a purchase come from. These checks also protect you against identity and title fraud.
Yes. We act for both landlords and tenants on residential and commercial leases, from the first draft to renewals, assignments and disputes.
Yes. We advise on buying and selling through companies, trusts and self-managed super funds, including GST and going concern issues.
We coordinate with your lender, the agent and the other side, check the final figures and let you know as soon as settlement is complete.
Where to next
Tell us early.
We’ll take it from there.
Every enquiry receives a reply within one business day, with a fixed-fee quote.