Property and conveyancing lawyers in Wollongong
First, the 3 firms we picked in Wollongong, 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.
- 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.
Kells
Wollongong- 32 lawyers
Kells is a full-service legal practice providing legal services across Sydney and the Illawarra region. The firm has operated for more than five decades.
What the firm says it handles
- Divorce
- Child custody and child support
- Property settlements
- Family violence and AVO
- Conveyancing
- Criminal law
Why we picked it
An Illawarra and Sydney firm whose property and estate planning teams are headed by partner Michael Hatfield, a Law Society accredited specialist in property law.
- Office
- 14-18 Auburn Street, Wollongong NSW 2500
- Fees, as the firm lists them
- Free first consultation · Fixed fees · No win, no fee
Their practice pageDetails checked 1 October 2026
DGB Lawyers provides family, criminal, property & conveyancing, wills & estates, commercial and surrogacy law services in Wollongong. The firm has been helping the people of the Illawarra since 1955.
What the firm says it handles
- Financial settlements
- Parenting matters
- Maintenance
- Divorce
- Surrogacy
- Adoption
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- Child support
- De-facto relationships
Why we picked it
A long-standing Wollongong firm whose property practice is led by Warren Budd, who its own team page says became an Accredited Property Specialist in 1996.
- Office
- 102/38-40 Stewart Street, Wollongong NSW 2500
Their practice pageDetails checked 1 October 2026
Heard McEwan Legal provides legal services to individuals, families and businesses in the Illawarra. The firm has practised in the region for more than 40 years.
What the firm says it handles
- Business law
- Commercial property
- Compensation law
- Criminal law
- Family law
- Property & conveyancing
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- Wills & estates planning
Why we picked it
A Wollongong firm whose conveyancing and property team, the firm says, is led by lawyers with Law Society specialist accreditation in property law.
- Firm's property and conveyancing page: team 'led by passionate and experienced property lawyers with the benefit of the Law Society Specialist Accreditation in Property Law' (opens in a new tab)
- Firm's site footer: 'We have accredited specialists in: Property Law ...'; 91 Crown Street, Wollongong; T (02) 4254 5222 (opens in a new tab)
- Office
- 91 Crown Street, Wollongong NSW 2500
Their practice pageDetails checked 1 October 2026
If cost is the problem: free legal help
- LawAccess NSW (Legal Aid NSW)
Free legal information and referral by phone or chat, Monday to Friday 9am-5pm; the starting point for Legal Aid NSW help.
1300 888 529
- Illawarra Legal Centre
Free community legal centre in Wollongong; services include general legal advice, a domestic and family violence service and financial counselling.
02 4276 1939
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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 Wollongong
- How does Zoe pick property and conveyancing lawyers in Wollongong?
- 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 Wollongong?
- Yes. If cost is the problem, this page lists LawAccess NSW (Legal Aid NSW) and Illawarra Legal Centre under free options.
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