First, the 3 firms we picked in Melbourne, 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
3
Picks last checked
1 October 2026
How we pick
Every firm in our picks meets all four. Picks are not for sale.
1An office in the cityThe firm has an office in the city.
2A page for this area of lawIt has a dedicated page for this area of law on its own website.
3An active ABNIt has an active ABN, which we check on ABN Lookup (abr.business.gov.au).
4A 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.
KCL Law is a medium-size Melbourne law firm offering a full range of legal services across commercial, property, family and estate matters. The firm was established in 1981 and provides advice to SMEs, family businesses and individuals.
What the firm says it handles
Estate planning
Probate and estate administration
Property
Why we picked it
A Melbourne firm whose property team handles commercial and residential transactions, listed as Recommended in Doyle's Guide for Victorian property law, with Geoff Kliger and Morgan Scholz named.
Tisher Liner FC Law provides legal services across business, property, litigation, family, employment and estate planning in Melbourne. The firm states it has been operating for over 50 years.
What the firm says it handles
Purchase agreements and options for land
Adverse possession
Leasing & lease disputes
Mortgages, loans & finance
Planning matters at VCAT
Why we picked it
A Melbourne CBD firm whose property team handles simple residential conveyancing through to large developments, listed as Recommended in Doyle's Guide for Victorian property law and led by two accredited property law specialists according to its own site.
Burke Lawyers is a Melbourne law firm that provides commercial, property, conveyancing, litigation, wills and health and medical law services. The firm was established in 1953. It has a team of close to 20.
What the firm says it handles
Residential conveyancing
Commercial conveyancing
Property development
Buying a property
Selling a property
Owners' corporation & strata matters
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Leases (commercial and retail)
Why we picked it
A Melbourne firm with a dedicated conveyancing service for buying and selling property, where the property team is led by a Law Institute of Victoria accredited specialist in property law, as stated on its own site.
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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 Melbourne
How does Zoe pick property and conveyancing lawyers in Melbourne?
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 Melbourne?
Yes. If cost is the problem, this page lists Consumer Affairs Victoria under free options.
ZoeLaw is not a law firm. Picks are our opinion; we don't share your details.
AI-generated legal information, not legal advice. Zoe can make mistakes. Check the cited sources, and before you act on this, rely on it, or use any draft, get a qualified Australian lawyer to check it.
KCL Law is a medium-size Melbourne law firm offering a full range of legal services across commercial, property, family and estate matters. The firm was established in 1981 and provides advice to SMEs, family businesses and individuals.
What the firm says it handles
Estate planning
Probate and estate administration
Property
Why we picked it
A Melbourne firm whose property team handles commercial and residential transactions, listed as Recommended in Doyle's Guide for Victorian property law, with Geoff Kliger and Morgan Scholz named.
Tisher Liner FC Law provides legal services across business, property, litigation, family, employment and estate planning in Melbourne. The firm states it has been operating for over 50 years.
What the firm says it handles
Purchase agreements and options for land
Adverse possession
Leasing & lease disputes
Mortgages, loans & finance
Planning matters at VCAT
Why we picked it
A Melbourne CBD firm whose property team handles simple residential conveyancing through to large developments, listed as Recommended in Doyle's Guide for Victorian property law and led by two accredited property law specialists according to its own site.
Burke Lawyers is a Melbourne law firm that provides commercial, property, conveyancing, litigation, wills and health and medical law services. The firm was established in 1953. It has a team of close to 20.
What the firm says it handles
Residential conveyancing
Commercial conveyancing
Property development
Buying a property
Selling a property
Owners' corporation & strata matters
+1 moreShow fewer
Leases (commercial and retail)
Why we picked it
A Melbourne firm with a dedicated conveyancing service for buying and selling property, where the property team is led by a Law Institute of Victoria accredited specialist in property law, as stated on its own site.
Every property and conveyancing law firm we could find in Melbourne and its suburbs, sorted by number of reviews. It is a list, not a recommendation, and more reviews does not mean a better firm.
137 firms · 139 offices
First Class Legal
★4.9 out of 5· 792 Google reviews
Ground floor 1/454 Nepean Hwy, Frankston VIC 3199
Listed as: Conveyancer, Law firm, Solicitor, Legal services
