A plain-language guide to property law fees in the Northern Territory — before you sign anything.
| Matter Type | Typical Fee Range | What Drives Cost Up | What Keeps Cost Down |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Conveyancing | $1,200 – $2,800 | Complex title issues, strata complications, urgent settlement timelines | Clean title, standard contract, no special conditions |
| Commercial Lease Review | $800 – $3,500 | Multi-party negotiations, fit-out clauses, assignment provisions | Standard form lease, single tenant, short term |
| Boundary & Easement Disputes | $2,000 – $8,000+ | Survey requirements, mediation, tribunal proceedings | Early resolution, neighbour cooperation, clear survey data |
| Subdivision & Development | $3,500 – $12,000+ | Council objections, environmental overlays, multiple lot creation | Compliant zoning, pre-approved plans, single lot |
| Title Correction & Caveats | $600 – $2,200 | Contested caveats, historical title errors, deceased estate involvement | Uncontested removal, straightforward correction |
— Ranges reflect NT market conditions as of early 2026. Disbursements (searches, registration fees) are additional.
Most property law firms quote only after an initial consultation. We believe that approach wastes your time. You deserve to understand the fee structure before you pick up the phone. Our pricing is not packaged into tiers or bundles — because property matters don't fit neatly into boxes. Instead, we explain the factors that shape your final invoice so you can make an informed decision about whether legal help is proportionate to your situation.
Every quote we provide is fixed-fee or capped for the defined scope. If your matter grows more complex than anticipated, we discuss the revised scope and cost before proceeding. No surprise invoices. No hourly billing that spirals. This is how property law should work — transparent, predictable, and respectful of the fact that you're already spending significant money on the property itself.
Expand each category to see exactly what you're paying for — and what sits outside the quoted amount.
Included: Contract review or preparation, title search and analysis, requisitions on title, liaison with the other party's solicitor, preparation of transfer documents, settlement attendance (electronic or physical), post-settlement confirmation.
Not included (disbursements): Land title registration fees ($148–$220 depending on value), search fees ($20–$85 per search), council and water authority certificates, mortgage discharge fees if applicable, stamp duty (government charge — we calculate this for you but it's payable to the NT Revenue Office).
Included: Full review of lease terms, written summary of key risks and obligations, identification of unfavourable clauses, suggested amendments drafted in track-changes, one round of negotiation correspondence with the landlord's solicitor.
Not included: Extended multi-round negotiations (quoted separately per round), lease registration if required ($180+), fit-out licence review (separate engagement), bank guarantee or bond advice.
Included: Initial case assessment and written opinion, demand letter or response to claim, preparation of mediation brief, attendance at one mediation session (up to 4 hours), post-mediation settlement documentation.
Not included: Tribunal filing fees ($120–$650 depending on claim value), expert reports (surveyor, valuer — quoted by the expert directly), extended hearing preparation if mediation fails (quoted as a separate phase), barrister briefing fees if counsel is engaged.
Included: Review of development application conditions, preparation of community title or unit title documentation, easement creation or variation, liaison with council planning department, registration of new titles.
Not included: Town planner fees, surveyor fees, environmental assessment costs, infrastructure contribution charges, council application fees. We coordinate with these professionals but their fees are billed directly to you.
You need conveyancing. We'll review or prepare the contract, search the title, handle settlement, and flag anything unusual before it becomes your problem. Fixed fee quoted within one business day of receiving the contract.
Request a Conveyancing QuoteNeighbour encroachments, easement disagreements, fence line conflicts, or access disputes. We assess whether your position is strong enough to pursue and give you a realistic cost estimate for resolution — including the "do nothing" option if that's smarter.
Describe Your DisputeWhether you're the landlord or tenant, commercial or rural, we review leases with an eye for hidden obligations. We don't just read the document — we tell you what it actually means for your cash flow and exit options.
Send Your Lease for ReviewComplex matters need staged quoting. We break the legal work into phases — pre-approval, documentation, registration — so you know the cost of each stage before committing to the next.
Discuss Your DevelopmentSend us a brief description of your matter via the form below, by email, or by phone. Attach any documents you already have — contracts, letters, title searches.
We respond with a clear, written fee estimate. Not a range so wide it's meaningless. A specific number or a capped maximum with defined scope. If we need more information to quote accurately, we'll ask targeted questions — no charge for that.
Take the quote, compare it, think about it. We don't chase. If you proceed, we send a costs agreement that matches the quote exactly. If you don't, no invoice, no follow-up sales calls.
Once engaged, you'll hear from us at every meaningful step. We don't disappear for weeks. If something changes the scope or cost, we tell you before it happens, not after.
Your final invoice matches the quoted fee plus any agreed disbursements. We provide a detailed breakdown. If we came in under the cap, you pay the lower amount.
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