Our Process

The Role of your Lawyer

Your lawyer is your adviser and is the ONLY person in the transaction whose role it is to protect your legal interests.

As your lawyer, it is our role to represent you during the conveyancing transaction. This role requires us to examine the contract or a situation to determine whether you are in dispute with a party to the transaction, decide which party (there may be more than one) is involved, and to determine your rights or responsibilities in relation to that party. We must then provide you with legal advice, obtain your instructions, and do what is necessary to properly fulfil your instructions.

Sometimes a potential adversary may attempt to convince you that it is in your interests to do things their way. For example, the real estate agent may claim to be assisting you by writing a condition into the contract on your behalf. Or your finance broker may tell you to do something that is contrary to our advice.

Remember, no other party to the transaction is being paid specifically to advise, assist and protect you. “Free” advice offered by others is often only worth what it costs!

Are all Conveyancing Solicitor the same?

Not at all. Like any other service, your experience will depend on the firm you choose. Be wary of accepting the cheapest quote.

Do I need to come into the Big Law office?

Not necessarily. You are of course most welcome to make an appointment to see us if you want to, but most conveyances can be completed via phone, fax, email, and post. When you sell you have to sign transfer documents and your signature on those documents needs to be witnessed by a Justice of the Peace / Commissioner for Declarations / Legal Practitioner.

For your convenience, Big Law has a number of qualified witnesses who can assist you.

Easy access to our team

Big Law believes that one of the things that set us apart from many of the other conveyancing firms is the easy direct access that you will have to the solicitor responsible for your property transaction.

There are very experienced conveyancing paralegals that will handle much of the work and you will find them easily accessible and responsive to your needs. However, you are always welcome to talk directly to Sylvia at any stage of the matter.

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Happy Clients

At Big Law we’re dedicated to providing excellent legal help delivered in a manner that our clients understand.

Why Choose Big Law Lawyers, Strathpine?

At Big Law, our key priority is providing people and businesses of the Strathpine and surrounding areas with the very best quality legal help. Our diverse practice areas mean that we can take care of your issues from the most simple to the most complex. We like to say that we provide the quality of legal help that you may expect from a large Brisbane CBD law firm.

We’re conveniently located in Strathpine with ample parking.

No Hidden Legal Fees

At Big Law, you can be guaranteed that you’ll never received unexpected legal bills in the mail. We offer transparent legal pricing for all matters.

Top Quality Legal Help

At Big Law, quality legal help is our focus. You can expect from us, the very best legal advice in the matters we specialise.

Conveniently Located

No need to head to Brisbane CBD to get great legal help. We purposely established Big Law in Strathpine for your convenience.

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Verification of Identity – why is it needed?

The introduction of mandatory e-Conveyancing means that lawyers and other qualified witnesses need to ensure that they undertake the process of verifying a client’s identity prior to witnessing any titles office documentation and / or undertaking a conveyancing transaction. It is vitally important that the verification of identity (VOI) process be undertaken as it is… Read More »Verification of Identity – why is it needed?

e-Conveyancing Mandate – what is and what does it mean?

Queensland has now followed New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Western Australia with mandatory e-conveyancing.  This reflects the modern conveyancing practices which saw an uptake during the COVID-19 pandemic for property transactions. The mandate provides that unless an exemption applies, certain instruments and documents will need to be lodged or deposited with the Land… Read More »e-Conveyancing Mandate – what is and what does it mean?

Business Succession and Estate Planning – 7 Things Business Owners Should Consider Now!

While most people will spend considerable time making a will to distribute their personal estate to their loved ones after they pass, far fewer people consider a succession plan for the business they have built during their lifetime. In Australia, on average, less than one third of family businesses have considered a business succession plan… Read More »Business Succession and Estate Planning – 7 Things Business Owners Should Consider Now!

The Sleeping Time Bomb in Your Business – 4 Big Legal Risks to Avoid

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Podcasts to Listen to

Can Step-Children Contest a Will?

It probably comes at no surprise, that in the context of estate administration, people who may be beneficiaries, or those that think they should be, may want to contest the Will. This can often concern step children. In Queensland, this process is often referred to as a family provision claim. To learn more about thisRead More »Can Step-Children Contest a Will?

How can an Executor be removed?

One of the most important aspects of estate planning is of course, making sure you have the right executor. But what happens if things don't work out or circumstances change and you want another executor. In this podcast, Estate Planning Lawyer, Elise Jacques discusses the matter. Elise Jaques Solicitor Make an appointment

What Does the New Property Law Act Mean for Sellers of Property?

In QLD, the Property Law Act 2023 (the Act) passed Parliament on 25 October 2023. The primary objective of the Act is to simplify, streamline and modernise Queensland's property law regime by replacing the Property Law Act 1974 (Qld). But what are the key elements, in particular those that will impact upon sellers of propertyRead More »What Does the New Property Law Act Mean for Sellers of Property?

Avoiding the Estate Planning Risks When Moving into a Retirement Village

In recent years, there has been an exponential increase in the number of retirement villages being built, and of course, the number of people moving into them. In the context of the legalities, there is often an emphasis on the contractual obligations when buying into such a village. But what about the impact on estateRead More »Avoiding the Estate Planning Risks When Moving into a Retirement Village