Property and conveyancing lawyers in Hobart
First, the 4 firms we picked in Hobart, with the reason for each. Then every other firm in the area, so you can compare. Whether a firm suits your situation is something to check with the firm directly.
- Firms we picked
- 4
- Picks last checked
- 1 October 2026
How we pick
Every firm in our picks meets all four. Picks are not for sale.
- An office in the cityThe firm has an office in the city.
- A page for this area of lawIt has a dedicated page for this area of law on its own website.
- An active ABNIt has an active ABN, which we check on ABN Lookup (abr.business.gov.au).
- A merit signal we can citeIt has at least one merit signal we can point to: a Doyle's Guide listing for this area and state, a law society accredited specialist in this area, a Google rating of 4.5 or above from 50 or more reviews, or a notable reported case or recognised award.
What “our picks” means
These are our picks, which means our opinion, not a ranking and not a guarantee. We explain the reason for each pick and link to the evidence we used. Picks are not for sale. If a firm ever pays to be listed, it appears in a separate slot labelled Sponsored and is never counted among our picks.
Our picks
This is our opinion: firms that meet every criterion above. It is not a ranking, and the Google rating beside a firm is Google’s, not part of why we picked it.
Wallace Wilkinson & Webster is a Hobart-based legal practice providing specialist services in all areas of the law. It provides legal advice and services to clients ranging from individuals through to multinational companies.
What the firm says it handles
- Family and relationships
- Conveyancing and property
- Wills, probate and estate planning
- Business & commercial law
- Employment and workplace law
- Legal disputes
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- Banking and finance
Why we picked it
A long-standing Hobart firm with a conveyancing page that Doyle's Guide lists as Leading for Tasmanian property and real estate law.
- Office
- 169 Liverpool Street, Hobart
Their practice pageDetails checked 1 October 2026
Murdoch Clarke
HobartMurdoch Clarke is a law firm based in Hobart, Tasmania. The firm has operated for over 130 years. It offers services including buying or selling homes and general civil disputes and debt recovery.
What the firm says it handles
- General civil disputes
- Debt recovery
- Commercial disputes
- Buying & selling commercial property
- Mortgage & finance
- Corporate advice
Why we picked it
A Hobart firm of over 130 years with a page on buying and selling property that Doyle's Guide lists as Leading for Tasmanian property and real estate law.
- Office
- 10 Victoria Street, Hobart
Their practice pageDetails checked 1 October 2026
Butler McIntyre & Butler is a medium sized independent Tasmanian legal firm with offices in central Hobart near the Commonwealth Law Courts and the Supreme Court of Tasmania. Established in 1824, it is one of the oldest law firms in Tasmania.
What the firm says it handles
- Conveyancing
- Property & commercial transactions
- Litigation & dispute resolution
- Family & relationship law
- Employment & industrial relations
- Criminal law
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- Estate administration & probate
- Wills & estate planning
Why we picked it
A medium-sized Hobart firm with a dedicated conveyancing page that Doyle's Guide lists as Recommended for Tasmanian property law.
- Office
- 20 Murray Street, Hobart
Their practice pageDetails checked 1 October 2026
Simmons Wolfhagen provides a range of legal services including family law, conveyancing and wills and estates across Tasmania. The firm has offices statewide in Hobart, Launceston, Kingston, Devonport, Smithton and Scottsdale. Simmons Wolfhagen was established in 1845.
What the firm says it handles
- Property settlements
- Parenting issues
- Binding financial agreements
- Child support
- Surrogacy
- Family violence orders
Why we picked it
A statewide Tasmanian firm with a fixed-fee conveyancing page that Doyle's Guide lists as Recommended for Tasmanian property law.
- Office
- Level 4, 99 Bathurst Street, Hobart
Their practice pageDetails checked 1 October 2026
If cost is the problem: free legal help
- Hobart Community Legal Service
Free legal assistance in southern Tasmania for eligible people, including free planning assistance.
03 6223 2500
- Tasmania Legal Aid
Free legal information and a phone line.
1300 366 611
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When you need a property and conveyancing lawyer
Situations where people commonly speak to a property and conveyancing lawyer:
- You are buying or selling property and a contract needs a close read before it is signed.
- There is a dispute with a neighbour about a boundary, a fence or an easement.
- A purchase or sale has stalled and the contract terms are being argued over.
Questions about property and conveyancing lawyers in Hobart
- How does Zoe pick property and conveyancing lawyers in Hobart?
- Every firm in our picks meets all of these. The firm has an office in the city. It has a dedicated page for this area of law on its own website. It has an active ABN, which we check on ABN Lookup (abr.business.gov.au). It has at least one merit signal we can point to: a Doyle's Guide listing for this area and state, a law society accredited specialist in this area, a Google rating of 4.5 or above from 50 or more reviews, or a notable reported case or recognised award. These are our picks, which means our opinion, not a ranking and not a guarantee. We explain the reason for each pick and link to the evidence we used.
- Are these lawyers paid to be listed?
- No. Picks are not for sale. If a firm ever pays to be listed, it appears in a separate slot labelled Sponsored and is never counted among our picks.
- What does property and conveyancing law cover?
- Buying and selling property: contracts, disputes with neighbours about boundaries, fences and easements, and stalled sales or purchases. This is general information, not legal advice about your situation.
- When do people speak to a property and conveyancing lawyer?
- Situations where people commonly speak to a property and conveyancing lawyer: You are buying or selling property and a contract needs a close read before it is signed; There is a dispute with a neighbour about a boundary, a fence or an easement; A purchase or sale has stalled and the contract terms are being argued over. This is general information about common situations, not advice about yours.
- Are there free options for property and conveyancing matters in Hobart?
- Yes. If cost is the problem, this page lists Hobart Community Legal Service and Tasmania Legal Aid under free options.
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