Conveyancing Law
Conveyancing You Can Rely On
Fast, affordable and hassle-free property transactions with local expertise you can trust.
Whether you're buying, selling or developing, McKays Solicitors offers comprehensive conveyancing services across Mackay and Queensland. Our experienced conveyancing team will guide you every step of the way with clear communication and practical legal support.
What is Conveyancing – and Why It Matters
Buying or selling property is one of the biggest financial decisions you'll make. That’s why it's essential to have an experienced conveyancer by your side to ensure every part of the conveyancing process is done right – from reviewing contracts to finalising settlement.
At McKays, our conveyancing team helps reduce stress, avoid common pitfalls and ensure you're protected throughout the entire property transaction. Whether it be residential property, rural land, or commercial real estate, we bring the local knowledge and legal clarity needed to keep things moving.
Who We Help
Our conveyancing team assists a wide range of clients, including:
- First home buyers
- Residential property sellers
- Developers and investors
- Families transferring property between members
- Commercial property buyers and sellers
We assist clients with buying and selling property throughout Mackay, Whitsundays, the Coalfields and the entire wider Queensland region. If your property transaction involves special terms or no agent, we can also assist with drafting and negotiating contracts from the start.
Conveyancing for Property Buyers
Our conveyancing team supports home buyers through every step:
- Explaining contract terms and conditions
- Advising on cooling-off periods and legal risks
- Recommending property reports and due diligence enquiries
- Conducting property searches based on your instructions
- Liaising with banks and booking settlement
- Managing transfer duty documents and stamping
- Attending the settlement on your behalf
- Notifying the local council of new ownership
We’ll make sure you understand what you’re signing, how the timing works, and what your legal obligations are under Queensland law.
Conveyancing for Property Sellers
Selling a property? Our conveyancing team will:
- Review your sale contract and highlight key clauses
- Explain the buyer's obligations and timelines
- Coordinate with your bank to release mortgages
- Manage document signing and transfer logistics
- Liaise with the buyer's solicitor to confirm satisfaction of conditions
- Attend the settlement and calculate the final figures
- Notify the local council of the change in ownership
We help simplify the selling process while protecting your legal rights and avoiding delays.
What Our Conveyancing Services Cover
As part of our conveyancing services, we can assist with:
- Reviewing draft contracts before you sign
- Explaining special conditions in plain English
- Helping you negotiate favourable terms
- Ensuring contract and settlement conditions are met
- Acting for developers in subdivisions and multi-unit projects
We also offer legal support if complications arise during the sale or purchase process, whether you're in Mackay or elsewhere in Queensland.
Dependable conveyancing lawyers
Tenacious and trustworthy, he is a highly respected commercial and property lawyer with an immense passion for, and wealth of knowledge of, the property market in Mackay, the Whitsundays, Coalfields and surrounds.
Erin Gibson is an Associate working in the McKays Conveyancing, Commercial & Business and Agricultural & Rural teams.Having grown up on a Sugar Cane farm in Mackay, Erin graduated from Griffith University in November 2017 with a Bachelor of Law / Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice. Erin then went on to complete a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice with the Queensland University of Technology before joining the team at McKays Solicitors.
Where we service
While McKays Solicitors is located in Mackay, Queensland, we frequently represent clients across Queensland.
We use the latest technology to facilitate virtual meetings and communications, allowing you to connect with an experienced conveyancing lawyer who will listen attentively and understand your needs. This ensures you can navigate your matter with the best converyancing lawyers in Mackay without needing to visit our office.
Why choose McKays Solicitors
Local Expertise
We live and work in the region – and we know the property market in Mackay and the surrounding regions inside and out.
Fixed Conveyancing Fees
We offer fixed-fee conveyancing with no hidden costs or surprises. Just reliable service at a competitive conveyancing cost.
Responsive and Clear Communication
Our approachable team explains every step in straightforward language, offering expert advice on legal and property matters.
Full-Service Law Firm
If legal issues arise beyond property law, we’ve got you covered in-house by a team of experienced solicitors.
Trusted Across Queensland
We’ve helped thousands of Queenslanders successfully settle their property transactions, including clients seeking conveyancing in Mackay.
Areas We Serve
While we’re based in Mackay, we regularly assist clients across Queensland, including:
- Proserpine
- Airlie Beach
- Bowen
- Moranbah
- Dysart
- Emerald
- Rockhampton
- The broader Queensland property market
Wherever you are, our conveyancing team can help.
Ready to Get Started?
Talk to our conveyancing team today for clear, prompt, and practical legal support. Whether you’re buying your first home, transferring property within the family, or finalising a complex property conveyancing deal, we’ll ensure a smooth transaction from start to finish.
