Conveyancing Lawyers — Buderim & the Sunshine Coast
Buying or selling a property is one of the biggest financial decisions you'll ever make. We make the legal side simple, certain, and stress-free — with fixed fees agreed up front and the same solicitor looking after you from contract to settlement.
Conveyancing done properly, by people who live here
A property settlement looks simple right up until something goes wrong — a missed deadline, an undisclosed defect, a
finance clause that wasn't protected, a boundary that isn't where everyone assumed. When it does, the cost lands on
you.
We've been handling property matters for Sunshine Coast buyers and sellers since 1981. We know the local market, the local agents, and the issues that come up time and again on Coast properties — from off-the-plan apartments in Maroochydore to acreage in the Buderim hinterland. We handle the detail so you can focus on the move.
How we can help
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Buying a property
We review your contract before you sign wherever possible, explain your rights and obligations in plain English, conduct the searches that protect you, manage your cooling-off period, liaise with your lender and the seller's solicitor, and make sure settlement happens on time and correctly.
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Selling a property
We prepare your contract of sale, advise on disclosure obligations, respond to the buyer's enquiries and requisitions, coordinate with your agent and financier, and ensure you receive the correct funds at settlement.
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Off-the-plan purchases
Off-the-plan contracts are long, complex, and heavily weighted toward the developer. We review the contract, explain the sunset clauses and variation rights, and protect your deposit and your interests through what can be a multi-year process.
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Transfers between family members
Transferring property to a spouse, child, or family trust has stamp duty and legal implications that are easy to get wrong. We handle the transfer correctly and advise on the consequences before you commit.
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Contract review and advice
Already have a contract in front of you? Bring it to us before the cooling-off period ends. A short review now can save a great deal later.
Our approach
Fixed fees, agreed up front.
Standard residential conveyancing is offered at a fixed fee so you know your costs before you start — no surprises at settlement.
Same solicitor, every step.
You won't be passed between juniors or chasing a different person each time. The lawyer you meet handles your matter through to settlement.
We watch the dates so you don't have to.
Conveyancing is deadline-driven — finance dates, building and pest dates, settlement dates. We track every one and keep you ahead of them.
Local knowledge that matters.
We know Sunshine Coast property, local agents, and the issues specific to Coast properties. That local insight protects you.
Why Sunshine Coast buyers and sellers choose us
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Over 40 years handling property matters in Buderim and across the Coast
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Fixed-fee residential conveyancing — no hidden costs
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The same experienced solicitor from contract to settlement
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Plain-English explanations at every step
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Family-owned, locally accountable, here for the long term
Frequently Asked Questions
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We offer fixed-fee conveyancing for standard residential matters, agreed before we begin, so you know exactly what you'll pay. The total cost is made up of our professional fee plus government charges and search fees (called disbursements), which we'll itemise for you. Complex matters such as off-the-plan or commercial property are quoted individually. [→ Firm to confirm fee band before publishing.]
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Wherever possible, yes. Once you've signed and any cooling-off period has passed, your options narrow significantly. A review before you sign — or early in the cooling-off period — lets us identify risks, special conditions, and missing protections while you can still act on them.
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Residential property contracts in Queensland generally include a statutory cooling-off period during which a buyer may terminate, subject to conditions and a penalty. There are important exceptions (for example, properties sold at auction). We'll explain exactly how the cooling-off period applies to your specific contract. [→ Confirm current statutory details before publishing.]
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Most residential contracts in Queensland settle within 30 to 45 days of signing, though this is negotiable and set out in your contract. The period needs to allow time for finance approval, building and pest inspections, and searches. We'll work backward from your settlement date to make sure every milestone is met.
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The right searches depend on the property, but commonly include title searches, council rates and land tax, registered plans, and checks for any encumbrances, easements, or notices affecting the land. We recommend the appropriate searches for your specific purchase and explain what each one tells you.
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A solicitor is a fully qualified lawyer who can advise you on any legal issue that arises — not just the conveyancing process itself. If a dispute, contract complication, or related legal question comes up mid-transaction, a solicitor can act on it immediately. With Cameron Rogers, you get a solicitor handling your matter from the start.
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Yes. Modern conveyancing in Queensland is largely electronic, and we can act for clients who aren't able to attend our office in person. We'll explain how documents are signed and verified.
Not sure what you need?
Address
Cameron Rogers & Co Solicitors 4/61 Burnett Street, Buderim QLD 4556 PO Box 900, Buderim QLD 4556
Phone
Hours
Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm