Top 7 conveyancers in Darwin, compared

An independent shortlist of Darwin conveyancers and property lawyers, covering the city, Palmerston and the rural area. Each one is checked for reputation, focus on residential work and how clearly it explains its fees.

Firms listed
7
Average Google rating
4.9
Typical fee to buy
$800 to $2,000
Cooling-off (NT)
4 business days

What we check for every listing

  • LicenceA licensed conveyancing agent or a law firm. The NT has no public online register, so ask the firm for its licence details.
  • ReputationA strong, consistent record of Google reviews from real clients.
  • FocusResidential conveyancing is a core part of what the firm does.
  • Direct contactNumbers and links go to the firm, not a referral service.

The best conveyancers in Darwin

Ranked on reputation, residential focus, experience and how clearly each firm explains its fees. Ratings are from Google Maps.

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  1. 1

    Tschirpig Conveyancing

    Coconut Grove office, serves Darwin, Palmerston and the wider Territory

    4.9 from 193 Google reviews

    Best for buyers and sellers who want a long-running local team

    • Conveyancing is the whole business, not a side line of a law firm.
    • Listed as trading for close to three decades in Darwin.
    • Member of the Australian Institute of Conveyancers NT division.
    More about Tschirpig Conveyancing

    Tschirpig Conveyancing is a locally owned Darwin practice based in Coconut Grove that does nothing but property transfers. According to the firm, its team brings more than 100 years of combined experience, and it handles sales and purchases across the Territory, from contract to settlement.

    The firm says its work covers title searches, adjustment calculations, inspection reports, private sales and settlement on the day. Reviews name several different conveyancers, which points to a team rather than a sole operator, and repeat clients are common.

    Type
    Licensed conveyancer
    Fees
    Quotes per matter
    Handles
    Buying, Selling, Transfers, First home buyers
  2. 2

    Voeuk Conveyancing

    Larrakeyah office near the Darwin CBD, serves all of greater Darwin

    4.9 from 407 Google reviews

    Best for buyers who want close contact through to settlement

    • Handles Defence Housing Australia sale and leaseback purchases, the firm says.
    • Covers vacant land, houses, units, auctions and deceased estate transfers.
    • Member of the Australian Institute of Conveyancers.
    More about Voeuk Conveyancing

    Voeuk Conveyancing works from Larrakeyah, a short drive from the city centre, and has built the biggest review base of any Darwin conveyancer. Reviews name several conveyancers on the team. According to the firm, it handles purchases and sales of houses, units and land, auction contracts, family law and deceased estate transfers, and Defence Housing Australia sale and leaseback deals. It says it focuses on prompt service and plain language from instructions to settlement, and reviewers often point to regular updates.

    Type
    Licensed conveyancer
    Fees
    Quotes per matter
    Handles
    Buying, Selling, First home buyers, Transfers
  3. 3

    Saunders Conveyancing NT

    Wulagi office, serves Darwin's northern suburbs and beyond

    5.0 from 110 Google reviews

    Best for sellers and buyers wanting one person on the file

    • The firm says it brings 17 years of conveyancing experience.
    • Handles sales, purchases, separation transfers and deceased estates.
    • Reviewers say contracts are explained before cooling off ends.
    More about Saunders Conveyancing NT

    Saunders Conveyancing NT is a small practice in Wulagi in Darwin's northern suburbs. Reviewers say the same person handled their file from start to finish, which suits people who want a single point of contact. According to the firm, it brings 17 years of experience to sales, purchases, transfers after a separation and deceased estate matters, with a focus on NT rules. Clients describe quick replies, careful contract checks before cooling off ends, and advice on which searches are worth ordering.

    Type
    Licensed conveyancer
    Fees
    Quotes per matter
    Handles
    Buying, Selling, Transfers, Contract review
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  5. 4

    Aquarius Conveyancing Darwin

    Fannie Bay office, serves Darwin, Palmerston and interstate owners

    4.8 from 40 Google reviews

    Best for interstate owners selling Darwin property

    • Listed as trading in Darwin for about 19 years.
    • Several reviewers sold from interstate or while working remotely.
    More about Aquarius Conveyancing Darwin

    Aquarius Conveyancing has worked from Fannie Bay for close to two decades. The firm says its licensed conveyancers handle settlements, contract preparation and review, auction enquiries, first home purchases, development work and transfers between family members. A good share of reviews come from owners who sold Darwin property while living interstate or working remotely. Clients point to practical advice when a buyer asked to change contract terms partway through.

    Type
    Licensed conveyancer
    Fees
    Quotes per matter
    Handles
    Selling, Buying, Contract review, First home buyers
  6. 6

    Keylaw

    Darwin CBD office, also works online across the Territory

    4.7 from 187 Google reviews

    Best for buyers and sellers who want a set fee upfront

    • Publishes one fixed fee for a purchase or a sale.
    • Local Darwin office backed by online systems, the firm says.
    • Also practises in Queensland and Victoria.
    More about Keylaw

    Keylaw is a conveyancing practice working in Queensland, Victoria and the Northern Territory, with a Darwin office on Smith Street. It publishes a single fixed fee for buying or selling, with government charges on top, which makes it easy to compare.

    According to the firm, its online systems let it handle a sale or purchase anywhere in the Territory, so it suits buyers in Palmerston and the rural area as well as the city. Reviewers often mention contracts, settlement and title transfer being finished on time.

    Type
    Law firm
    Fees
    Publishes a fixed fee
    Handles
    Buying, Selling, Online, Transfers
  7. 7

    Core Property Law

    Larrakeyah office, serves Darwin buyers, sellers and investors

    5.0 from 10 Google reviews

    Best for investors and absent owners needing contract advice

    • Property law is the firm's whole focus.
    • Reviewers include owners who sold while overseas.
    More about Core Property Law

    Core Property Law is a young property law practice in Larrakeyah, listed as trading for about two years. It focuses on property, with residential conveyancing, contract advice, contract review and due diligence, plus commercial leases and vendor finance agreements. Reviews describe investment purchases and home sales handled for clients who were interstate or overseas. Clients mention very quick replies, including outside office hours.

    Type
    Law firm
    Fees
    Quotes per matter
    Handles
    Buying, Selling, Contract review, Commercial

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How we chose these firms

We built this list from public information, then checked each firm by hand.

  1. 1

    Build a long list

    We started with Darwin conveyancers and property law firms found through Google Maps, industry member lists and local searches across the city.

  2. 2

    Check who can act

    In the NT a licensed conveyancing agent or a solicitor can act. The NT has no public online register of conveyancing agents, so we relied on industry membership, trading history and reviews, and confirmed law firms through the Law Society NT.

  3. 3

    Check reputation

    Shortlisted firms needed a strong, consistent record of Google reviews. A handful of glowing reviews wasn't enough.

  4. 4

    Read their own details

    Services, fee style and service area come from each firm's own website. If a detail was unclear, we left it out rather than guess.

  5. 5

    Rank the list

    Order weighs reputation, focus on residential conveyancing, experience and how openly the firm explains its fees.

What doesn't affect ranking

  • Payment. No firm pays to be listed or to rank higher.
  • Firm size or advertising spend.
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How much does conveyancing cost in Darwin?

Typical professional fees in Northern Territory. Searches and other disbursements are charged on top.

ItemTypical range
Buying a home, professional fee$800 to $2,000
Selling a home, professional fee$500 to $1,200

Expect roughly $300 to $800 on top for title searches, authority rates and charges certificates and Land Titles Office registration fees, plus stamp duty for buyers. There is no official NT fee scale, so price moves with conveyancing agent versus solicitor, unit titles or off-the-plan work, and how disbursements are quoted. See our conveyancing costs guide for every state.

Buying or selling in Northern Territory: the rules that matter

The key points for Darwin buyers and sellers. Your conveyancer will explain how each one applies to your contract.

Who can do your conveyancing

In the NT conveyancing is done by licensed conveyancing agents, licensed under the Agents Licensing Act 1979, or by solicitors, and buyers and sellers may also do it themselves. The NT Government advises using a licensed conveyancing agent or solicitor and checking the agent is licensed in the NT and insured.

Cooling-off: 4 business days

A buyer of a property not sold at auction has a cooling-off period of 4 business days. It starts on the day the contract is last signed by either party and exchanged, and the buyer can cancel within it without penalty or explanation.

No vendor disclosure statement

No general vendor disclosure statement was found on NT Government pages; the contract of sale must set out prescribed particulars such as the parties, property, inclusions, price, deposit, tenancies and registered interests. Sellers of a home with a pool or spa must lodge pool barrier compliance paperwork with the Land Titles Office, and unit buyers can obtain a body corporate certificate.

Settlement

The settlement date is set in the contract and the NT Government says it is usually between 30 and 90 days.

Stamp duty: use the Territory Revenue Office duty calculator and check the first home buyer concessions. More: cooling-off periods in every state and the conveyancing process, step by step.

Check a Darwin conveyancer before you sign

It takes a minute, it's free, and it's the same check we run for every firm on this list.

  1. 1

    Ask for their licence details

    Conveyancing agents in the NT must be licensed by the Agents Licensing Board. Ask for the licence holder name and number.

  2. 2

    Check with Licensing NT

    There is no public online register, so contact Licensing NT if you want a licence confirmed. Licensing NT: conveyancing agents

  3. 3

    Using a solicitor?

    The Law Society NT publishes a list of NT legal practitioners. Law Society NT

  4. 4

    Get the costs in writing

    Ask for a written, itemised quote covering the professional fee and every search and disbursement before you engage them.

Darwin conveyancing FAQs

How much does conveyancing cost in Darwin?

For a standard home purchase in Northern Territory, professional fees usually run $800 to $2,000. Selling is typically $500 to $1,200. Expect roughly $300 to $800 on top for title searches, authority rates and charges certificates and Land Titles Office registration fees, plus stamp duty for buyers. Ask for a written, itemised quote before you sign anything.

Do I need a conveyancer or a solicitor in NT?

In the NT conveyancing is done by licensed conveyancing agents, licensed under the Agents Licensing Act 1979, or by solicitors, and buyers and sellers may also do it themselves. The NT Government advises using a licensed conveyancing agent or solicitor and checking the agent is licensed in the NT and insured.

Is there a cooling-off period when buying in NT?

A buyer of a property not sold at auction has a cooling-off period of 4 business days. It starts on the day the contract is last signed by either party and exchanged, and the buyer can cancel within it without penalty or explanation.

When should I contact a conveyancer?

Before you sign the contract or bid at auction. A conveyancer can review the contract and the seller's disclosure documents while you can still negotiate, and they need time to order searches before the deadlines in the contract start running.

How long does settlement take in NT?

The settlement date is set in the contract and the NT Government says it is usually between 30 and 90 days.

How do I check a conveyancer is licensed?

Check a licensed conveyancing agent on the Licensing NT: real estate, business and conveyancing agents (no public online register confirmed; contact Licensing NT to check a licence). For a solicitor, search the Law Society Northern Territory (publishes a list of NT legal practitioners) to confirm they hold a current practising certificate. It takes a minute and is free.

General information only, not legal advice. Always confirm fees, licensing and availability directly with the firm.