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Legal guides from Gavel & Page’s Sydney lawyers, covering conveyancing, construction, commercial law and property disputes, with clear, no-fluff advice.

What Is Conveyancing The Complete Guide to Buying and Selling Property in Sydney

The quick version Conveyancing is the legal process of transferring property ownership in NSW. It involves contract preparation and review, property searches, coordinating with banks and agents, and managing settlement through the PEXA digital platform. In Sydney, a conveyancing lawyer or licensed conveyancer handles this on your behalf. Professional fees typically range from $1,000 to […]

What Are Construction Disputes Common Issues And Causes in NSW

Here’s a quick summary A construction dispute is a disagreement between parties on a building project, typically over money, the quality of work, contractual obligations, or timelines. The most common types in NSW include unpaid progress claims, defective or incomplete work, contract breaches, delays and liquidated damages, undocumented variations, and access disputes. They usually stem […]

What Does a Construction Lawyer Do in Australia

Key Takeaways Construction law is complex and affects all stages of NSW construction projects, from contract preparation through to dispute resolution and compliance. Construction lawyers specialise in providing critical legal support to builders, contractors, developers, consultants, and property owners. Core services include contract drafting and review, managing variations, resolving payment disputes under the Security of […]

Early Release of Deposit What You Need to Know

Buying or selling a property involves more than signing contracts and exchanging keys. One issue that often causes confusion is what happens to the deposit — specifically, whether it can be released before settlement. While early access to funds may sound convenient, it carries legal requirements, financial implications and potential risks that both buyers and […]

How Much Does Conveyancing Cost

Blog overview: What conveyancing involves and why it matters in any property transaction. How much conveyancing typically costs in NSW in 2025, and what affects the price. What to look for in a quality conveyancing service (and what Gavel & Page includes as standard). Every property deal needs conveyancing, but understanding what it should actually […]

Do I Need a Conveyancer To Buy a House

  Buying a home is exciting, but it’s also one of the biggest financial commitments you’ll ever make. Beyond the open homes and loan approvals, there’s a lot of legal work happening behind the scenes, from reviewing the contract of sale to making sure the property is free of hidden issues. That’s where conveyancing comes […]

Youth off the Streets Charity Event

We have been long term supporters of Youth Off the Streets and the ongoing work they do for our young Australians and the difference they make in their lives. Gavel & Page Lawyers have proudly organised two previous charity events for Youth Off the Streets, which were very well received and where close to $100,000 […]

complete conveyancing guide ebook cover

So you are in the market to buy a new property?  It can be both an exciting and yet daunting prospect, particularly given the many things you will need to consider throughout the process.   What is conveyancing and what is involved? Put simply, conveyancing is the transfer of ownership of property from one person […]

average cost conveyancing selling property

An often asked question and frequently a major consideration for most people when selling their property is: how much is it all going to cost. The reality is that the answer to that question is: it depends. It depends on which service provider you use, what is required as part of the process and how […]