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Licensed Conveyancer vs Solicitor: Which Do You Need?

Both can handle your property settlement, but they are not the same — and in two states you do not get a choice. Here is how to decide.

CompareMyAgents Editorial22 July 20263 min read

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Conveyancing

How to Check a Conveyancer Is Licensed in Your State

It takes two minutes on a government register — and it is the single best check you can do before handing over your biggest transaction.

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Conveyancing

What a Conveyancing Quote Leaves Out: Disbursements Explained

The professional fee is the smallest part of settling a property. Here is what sits on top — and why a cheap quote is not always cheap.

CompareMyAgents Editorial22 July 20262 min read

Conveyancing

Fixed-Fee vs Hourly Conveyancing: What You Actually Pay

Most conveyancers quote a fixed fee — and for a standard settlement, that is what you want. Here is how the models differ and what to ask.

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Conveyancing

Conveyancing in Queensland and the ACT: Why You Need a Property Lawyer

Unlike the rest of Australia, Queensland and the ACT have no licensed conveyancers. Here is what that means for buying or selling there.

CompareMyAgents Editorial22 July 20262 min read

NDIS

Understanding Your NDIS Plan Budgets: Core, Capacity Building and Capital

Your NDIS funding isn't one pot — it's split into budgets with different rules about how you can spend and move money. Here's what each one is for.

CompareMyAgents Editorial18 July 20263 min read

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How to Prepare for Your NDIS Planning Meeting

The planning meeting shapes your whole NDIS plan — and preparation makes the difference between funding that fits and funding that falls short. Here's how to get ready.

CompareMyAgents Editorial18 July 20262 min read

Home Loans

Offset Account vs Redraw: What's the Difference (and Which Should You Use)?

Both cut the interest on your home loan by putting your spare cash to work — but they behave differently on access, tax and fees. Here's how to tell them apart.

CompareMyAgents Editorial18 July 20263 min read

Home Loans

Lenders Mortgage Insurance (LMI): What It Is and How to Avoid It

LMI can add thousands to a home purchase — and it protects the lender, not you. Here's what it is, why it exists, and the legitimate ways to reduce or avoid it.

CompareMyAgents Editorial18 July 20263 min read

Property Buying

Off-Market Properties: What They Are and How Buyer's Agents Access Them

Some of the best properties never hit realestate.com.au. Here's what "off-market" really means, why sellers use it, and how buyer's agents get you in early.

CompareMyAgents Editorial18 July 20263 min read

Property Buying

Buyer's Agent vs Selling Agent: Who Actually Works for Whom?

They're both "real estate agents" — but they're on opposite sides of your purchase. Understanding who each one represents changes how you deal with them.

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Guides & Advice

Licensed Conveyancer vs Solicitor: Which Do You Need?

All articles

How to Check a Conveyancer Is Licensed in Your State

Also useful

What a Conveyancing Quote Leaves Out: Disbursements Explained

Fixed-Fee vs Hourly Conveyancing: What You Actually Pay

Conveyancing in Queensland and the ACT: Why You Need a Property Lawyer

Understanding Your NDIS Plan Budgets: Core, Capacity Building and Capital

How to Prepare for Your NDIS Planning Meeting

Offset Account vs Redraw: What's the Difference (and Which Should You Use)?

Lenders Mortgage Insurance (LMI): What It Is and How to Avoid It

Off-Market Properties: What They Are and How Buyer's Agents Access Them

Buyer's Agent vs Selling Agent: Who Actually Works for Whom?

The Study Abroad Checklist: Everything to Sort Before You Fly

Can You Change Your Education Consultant Mid-Application?

IELTS Speaking: How to Actually Reach Band 7

IELTS Writing Task 2: How to Hit Band 7

Is the Duolingo English Test Accepted for Australian Study?

The Real Cost of Studying in Australia (and How It Compares)

English Test Exemptions for the Australian Student Visa

How to Explain a Study Gap on Your Australian Student Visa Application

Extending Your Australian Student Visa: What You Need to Know

The Australian Student Visa Document Checklist

Australian University Intakes: February, July and Beyond

IELTS Academic vs General Training: Which One Do You Need?

Education Consultant vs Migration Agent: What's the Difference?

Common Mistakes International Students Make in Australia (and How to Avoid Them)

Finding Accommodation as an International Student in Australia

Changing Your Course or College as an International Student in Australia

How to Write a Statement of Purpose (SOP) That Actually Works

Education Consultancy Scams: The Warning Signs to Watch For

The Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485): Your Options After Study

Australian Student Visa Refusals: The Top Reasons — and How to Avoid Them

Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC): What It Is and Why You Can't Skip It

How to Prove You Have Enough Money for an Australian Student Visa

Moving to Australia in 2026: The Main Visa Pathways, Explained Simply

The First-Home Buyer's Roadmap: From Deposit to Keys

Studying in Australia: A First-Timer's Guide for International Students

How to Actually Compare Two Agents (Beyond the Star Rating)

Self-Managed vs Plan-Managed vs Agency-Managed: Which NDIS Option Is Right for You?

Fixed vs Variable Home Loans in 2026: How to Actually Decide

Buyer's Agent vs Buyer's Advocate — and the Three Service Levels You're Actually Choosing Between

Are Education Agents Actually Regulated in Australia? What 'Registered' Really Means

Why a National Agency's 'Sydney Office' Might Be Nowhere Near You

How Much Does a Buyer's Agent Cost in Australia? (Fixed Fees vs Percentage)

Do You Need a Buyer's Agent? An Honest Look at Buying Alone vs Being Represented

7 Signs a "Buyer's Agent" Is Actually a Property Spruiker

10 Questions to Ask a Buyer's Agent Before You Sign

How Buyer's Agents Are Licensed in Australia (and What REBAA Membership Means)

How Education Agent Commissions Work — and Why "Free" Advice Isn't Always Neutral

The Genuine Student (GS) Requirement: How to Answer It Properly

How to Change NDIS Providers Without Losing Supports