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MAP Lawyers | The Conveyancing Experts

5.0

08:30 22 Jul 24

Holly was a great help, always quick to respond to emails at all hours. Highly recommend. Thanks

Krispin Hajkowicz

09:15 19 Jul 24

Mirai/MAP Lawyers were great, responsive, professional and everything went very smoothly. Also, service was reasonably priced.

15:34 05 Jul 24

Seana from MAP Lawyers has been consistently helpful, knowledgeable and supportive right through the whole process of selling my unit. I am extremely happy with their service and with their very high attention to communication and detail.

03:41 01 Jul 24

Liam from MAP Lawyers was outstanding, he guided me through the whole process of purchasing my first home, which made the whole experience less stressful. He was reliable and efficient, always responding to my questions in an appropriate time. I would have no issues recommending Liam/MAP Lawyers to family & friends.

08:02 28 Jun 24

We had a great experience with Liam from MAP Lawyers for the purchase of our first home. Liam was very informative, keeping us up to date and was very prompt with his responses to our queries making the entire process very smooth and stress free. We would recommend MAP Lawyers to anyone needing conveyancing.

Michael J Lines

01:52 27 Jun 24

Jenny at MAP Lawyers does an excellent job. Quiet competent professionalism. No hesitation at all recommending their services.

Nguyen Dinh Lang

12:10 21 Jun 24

We had a great experience with Seana at MAP Lawyers when purchasing our first home. She was very clear and concise with the information she needed from us, the checklists are very informative and easy to follow. She made the whole process so smooth and stress-free for us.We would highly recommend MAP Lawyers, especially Seana, and would love to work with her again in the future.

01:01 19 Jun 24

I appreciated the professional and efficient service. They were very helpful working through the conveyancing, including a bunch of complications.Would recommend.

Valentin Monteils

06:55 17 Jun 24

Used MAP Lawyers services twice and they have been just amazing to deal with. Very efficient, clear communication, helpful and very responsive.Thanks again for assisting us in the settlement of our first property!I would highly recommend them! Special mention to Seana!

04:38 31 May 24

As the owner of a real estate agency the services provided by the outstanding team at MAP Lawyers is invaluable for our business and the clients we transact with.Led by Aaron & Megan, the team of solicitors provide timely, accurate and helpful information in timelines which help us to provide outstanding service to our clients.Thank you for being available for our business and our clients.

02:26 30 May 24

MAP Lawyers were fabulous and I could not recommend them more highly. Holly was professional, efficient and always very pleasant to deal with.

Lawnado Gardening & Property Services

07:08 23 May 24

Tessa and the Team at MAP lawyers are fantastic. Organised, quick and diligent. Would happily work with Tessa and the team again.

22:02 17 May 24

I recently had the pleasure of using MAP Lawyers for their conveyancing services, and working with Seana was absolutely delightful. Her exceptional assistance throughout the process was invaluable. Her punctuality, constant updates, and availability ensured that everything ran smoothly and efficiently. Thank you for the outstanding service.

Krissam Herde-Richardson

13:50 17 May 24

My partner and I are first home buyers so the whole experience was very new and daunting. In top of all of that, as a buyer it doesn’t often feel like you have anyone on your side because the real estate works for the seller but Jenny at MAP Lawyers really looked out for us. She made sure we knew how and what to look for when making the decision to purchase and made recommendations that made sure we were protected while we did due diligence, building and pest and finance approval. Have already recommended her and will continue to do so

10:03 15 May 24

Amazing service. Holly worked with us and was always quick to reply and provided all the needed details in a way that was easy to understand.

02:33 14 May 24

We've used Mapp Lawyers twice now in Queensland. Jane has been brilliant and easy to work with. Its been very easy for us. Communication, timeliness has been perfect and fees are very reasonable. We have purchased through SMSF and its been plain sailing. Thanks for making it easy :)

13:08 10 May 24

Were amazing, very helpful every time I needed to call for clarification, saved my partner and I from making expensive mistakes, and would absolutely recommend to anyone buying property in the current market!

07:39 10 May 24

Fantastic service. Jenny was able to walk us through the entire process, was incredibly helpful and patient with the complexities of first time property investors.

04:45 10 May 24

Had a great experience with Holly Ormsby and the team . Very communicative, professional and prompt.Highly recommended.

Gian Hannah Di Girolamo

02:06 07 May 24

Mirai from MAP Lawyers has been a pleasure to deal with. She meticulously guided us through the purchase and sales of our homes, providing all information from the outset to allow for a smooth process. Extremely professional and thorough, we have been extremely satisfied with their work.

05:51 05 May 24

Mirai and the team from MAP Lawyers helped us with our home purchase, and had excellent communication the whole way through. Really appreciate the work and effort that they put in to make the process as easy as possible on us.

23:18 03 May 24

Jenny was wonderful to deal with - as first time sellers she was able to clearly communicate what was needed, kept us abreast of developments and was really speedy in her responses as well. She made a stressful period go really smoothly!

21:47 30 Apr 24

MAP and Tessa in particular were exceptional during the entire purchase and settlement process, so much so that I now consider them part of the team.

10:00 28 Apr 24

MAP lawyers were amazing in helping us understand and navigate our first home purchase. Seana was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable and helpful and helped reduce the stress throughout the purchase process. Highly recommend!

04:18 26 Apr 24

Jane from MAP lawyers is great - very reliable, timely, efficient and friendly. The team are very professional and great to deal with. Would recommend for any conveyancing needs!

07:32 23 Apr 24

Great help from Tessa in assisting us purchase a property.

23:47 19 Apr 24

Jenny from MAP Lawyers was excellent. Everything we needed was actioned quickly. I would encourage anyone to go with these guys.

11:31 14 Apr 24

We have used MAP Lawyers twice in the past two years and found their service to be excellent.With our most recent sale we delt with Jenny Pratt and found her to be extremely professional, helpful, friendly and very easy to deal with.We were selling an investment property that was owned by our self managed superannuation fund, Jenny made the whole process simple and stress free.We would be happy to recommend Jenny Pratt and MAP Lawyers to anyone, plus their fees are very reasonable, worth every cent.🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟

03:00 12 Apr 24

We recently sold a property in Brisbane, with Mirai of MAP Lawyers acting as our solicitor.Being from Sydney, this was done with all communication and correspondence done via phone and email.I would highly recommend MAP Lawyers and Mirai in particular. The service we received was highly professional, efficient, and diligent.Great experience all round. Thank you Mirai and the team at MAP.

04:47 05 Apr 24

I recently worked with Mirai as my conveyancer for the sale of a property, and I couldn't be more pleased with her services. Mirai is exceptionally professional, responsive, and knowledgeable. She provided expert advice throughout the process and was always available to address any questions or concerns I had. What stood out to me the most was her friendliness and approachability, which made the entire process feel comfortable and pressure-free. I highly recommend Mirai to anyone in need of conveyancing services. Thank you, Mirai, for your outstanding assistance!

03:33 05 Apr 24

Mirai did a great job assisting with a purchase.

01:53 03 Apr 24

Mirai and the team at MAP Lawyers were great to deal with. I would highly recommend them. Very knowledgeable and proactive. Would definitely be using again in the future. Thank you

01:40 01 Apr 24

I have just recently bought an apartment and engaged the MAP lawyers to do the searches, and other legalities and the final settlement. They ( Holly in particular) were amazing, everything ran so smoothly, and hassle free. They provided right advice at the righ time and guided me all through the process. I strongly recommend them and will certainly be their client for my future transactions. Thank you Holly - You are amazing. Cheers Mehmet Doktan

07:32 27 Mar 24

Jenny was fantastic to work with. Friendly and efficient. Told us clearly what was needed to help with our settlement of our house.

STEVEN THOMPSON

06:29 26 Mar 24

MAP helped with my first home purchase and made it very easy and stress free. Aaron, Megan & Mirai were all great and very helpful. Reasonably priced too! Highly recommend

13:49 19 Mar 24

Very good experience working with MAP Lawyers. I would recommend Tessa as she helped me with the purchase of my home. Specific areas of my purchase which I found Tessa and MAP Lawyers to be excellent at:- right amount of communication (not too much that it is overwhelming but just enough detail)- attention to detail-very efficient: I liked their boilerplate forms and schedule they send once engagement has started, this greatly helped with simplifying the home purchase process.

16:18 13 Mar 24

The help and support we received from Jenny at Map Lawyers was exceptional. They provided us with professional service, making our land settlement process smooth and stress free.

21:17 11 Mar 24

Excellent experience with MAP Lawyers conveyancing in the sale of our property. Highly professional, efficient and easy to get in touch with.

Christiaan Jonker

21:06 10 Mar 24

MAP Lawyers was the most efficient conveyancing attorneys I have ever worked with. Holly was supportive, quick off the mark and so thoughtful. Without their support and guidance I would never have been able to buy my first property in Australia. It was a painless and seamless experience.

James Mickelburgh

08:03 10 Mar 24

Seana from Map Lawyers was great to deal with from start to finish buying my property. Highly recommend going with this firm for an easy transaction when buying property.

01:51 28 Feb 24

Map Lawyers have now helped us to sell and buy our properties.Jane was excellent in communication and patient in answering our questions.Using Map Lawyers was a great experience on both occasions and we would happily recommend them.

01:42 24 Feb 24

Our experience with MAP Lawyers, particularly Mirai, was outstanding during our recent house purchase. Mirai's professionalism, efficiency, and clarity made a typically complex process feel straightforward. Their timely communication and dedication to addressing our concerns were exemplary. We're truly thankful for Mirai's support and highly recommend MAP Lawyers for anyone looking for a stress-free conveyancing experience.

Hannah Green-Hansen

23:13 15 Feb 24

Jenny Pratt is an exceptional Solicitor who goes above and beyond to assist her clients and industry peers. Highly recommend.

05:23 11 Feb 24

I recently purchased a new home and MAP Lawyers were recommended to me. I cannot fault the attention and service provided to me by Holly. She was responsive, extremely knowledgeable, and she understood that sometimes the process could be stressful so she took the time to explain things to me when I was unsure of the process. I cannot say enough positive things about Holly. She was absolutely fantastic. I would highly recommend MAP Lawyers for all your conveyancing requirements. They are highly professional, efficient and reasonably priced.

09:02 09 Feb 24

I've finally bought a property after months of 'false starts' and Jane at MAP Lawyers was of invaluable assistance to me, from advising on issues in disclosure statements, giving advice on contracts, setting out time frames for the process, and taking care of all the details- she was brilliant. I felt confident that I was in safe hands, and she was really friendly and responsive as well. Love your work

Robert de Lisle

04:28 09 Feb 24

A huge help when it came to buying our first home

22:25 07 Feb 24

Had a great experience with MAP Lawyers, who were available to help over the new year period. Seana was friendly, organised, and responsive which made the process straight-forward and stress free.

Jamie Cunningham

22:20 03 Feb 24

Thank you Holly and Team for making everything so much easier to deal with!

Jacqueline Montana

15:20 03 Feb 24

Excellent experience with MAP Lawyers.Highly efficient team. Always prompt with answering all our questions. Helped facilitate a seamless transaction.

03:48 02 Feb 24

We recently engaged MAP lawyers for a property we bought. They were really helpful and gave us a step by step guide to the whole process which made it really easy for us to know what we needed to do and what stage in the process we were at.We would definitely recommend MAP to anyone other first home buyers. Thanks Seana and team!

22:06 23 Jan 24

My wife and I purchased a place at the end of last year with the help of MAP Lawyers. Seana from MAP was extremely professional through every step of the way, providing a detailed quote before we began. She was patient and communicated well with us, especially since we were first time buyers. The level of detail in all the correspondence she sent us was amazing and gave us reassurance the whole process was going seamlessly. I can't recommend MAP Lawyers highly enough!

03:23 19 Jan 24

Was recommended by a friend to use MAP Lawyers for our first home purchase and wasn't disappointed! Would highly recommend to anyone as they were upfront with their fees, clear, and very helpful throughout! 10 out of 10 experience, you won't regret it

03:03 10 Jan 24

I would highly recommend Seana and the MAP lawyers team! Seana was excellent to deal with, she was very responsive and guided us through the entire process very seamlessly. An absolute delight! I would highly recommend Seana and the MAP Lawyers team!

10:16 09 Jan 24

Holly from MAP Lawyers | Conveyancers provided excellent service throughout the entire process. Highly professional yet still extremely approachable. Absolutely recommend Holly.

01:36 05 Jan 24

Seana and the MAP lawyers team were great communicators, very organised and efficient. Would recommend for conveyancing needs.

04:32 18 Dec 23

Megan Roberts of MAP lawyers provided outstanding service. She was very professional and made sure every part of my legal process was taken care of. She was always ready to answer my questions and offered clear advice, which helped a lot.What really stood out was how quickly she responded to queries and provided clear advice and understanding of the process and guided me through it with ease. MAP was also very open about costs and what to expect, which I appreciated. Working with Megan made a usually stressful process much smoother, particularly for my situation.I'm really happy with the outcome and how they handled everything. I would recommend Map Lawyers to anyone who needs a conveyancing lawyer.

07:48 15 Dec 23

Would I recommend MAP lawyers? Absolutely. Megan and the team have been amazing for long drawn out purchase due to COVID. Nothing is too much trouble for the team and it’s easy to see why so many people have rated MAP 5 stars. My family have also used MAP and found the experience just as good!!

00:00 13 Dec 23

Very happy with the service we received from Holly Hornsby when buying our first home. She is extremely helpful and made what could have been a stressful process very straightforward. Definitely recommend!

06:50 10 Dec 23

MAP Lawyers are such a worthwhile and reliable team. I would highly recommend Tessa as she is efficient and strong in her communications. Aaron has done a great job setting up an amazing business.

05:17 28 Nov 23

We have been involved with MAP Lawyers on a couple of property transactions, and have always found their service highly professional. We had a recent property transaction that had a few curve balls with it, and Jenny's follow up and execution was exemplary.

01:11 25 Nov 23

I had the pleasure of engaging MAP Lawyers for our first home purchase, and I couldn't be happier with their service. Their professional approach, attention to detail, and timely responses significantly eased the complexities of the purchasing process. They patiently guided us through each step, ensuring we understood everything without overwhelming us. Their expertise and commitment to excellence truly made a huge difference, and I 100% recommend their services for anyone navigating the home buying journey.

Jamieson Patarana

23:06 13 Nov 23

We were very happy with the support/services MAP Lawyers provided us during our house purchase. Seamless throughout the entire process with communication. We would definitely recommend MAP Lawyers

09:26 13 Nov 23

Great work by the team at Map Lawyers helping me out with a property purchase. They care!

23:43 12 Nov 23

we recently sold a property and worked with Tessa at Map Lawyers. as first time sellers it was so nice for us to work with Tessa where no question was a stupid question. there was archaic terminology that Tessa was easily able to translate for us in an easy to comprehend and digest format. the result being that the sale went without a hitch. 10/10

23:24 06 Nov 23

Seana and The Map Lawyers Team are excellent, and I highly recommend them. They are always friendly, efficient and knowledgeable. Using their service for our sale was seamless! Thank you!.

03:35 05 Nov 23

MAP, and Tessa in particular, have been so helpful during the process of purchasing my first property. The team were approachable, professional and very knowledgeable

Freddie McFadyen

00:09 30 Oct 23

Jane Ng at MAP was outstanding. We will recommend her and MAP to everyone of our friends and colleagues. Well priced and incredibly efficient! We have used her services on numerous occasions and we couldn't be happier with the results.

09:10 28 Oct 23

Great experience and communication the whole way along. We had an urgent purchase and they were able to help with ease.

15:41 23 Oct 23

Tessa was super helpful. Kept me in loop all the time. Did a wonderful job and the whole process was so easy. Thank you Aaron, Megan and Tessa.Matt

05:19 23 Oct 23

I couldn't be happier with the service provided by Tessa and The Team at Map Lawyers.Since the beginning, Tessa was very professional, answered all my questions very clearly, and presented via email all the information in a very structured and easy to understand format.Through the entire process, Tessa kept me updated of all the steps and in the end, the process was very smooth. Thanks again Team

22:58 22 Oct 23

We employed MAP Lawyers and specifically Jenny Pratt to help us during a house purchase on the Gold Coast. We can honestly say that of all of the conveyancers we have used so far, Jenny and MAP Lawyers have been the most helpful, understanding, professional and efficient conveyancers we have ever used. We would love to be able to use them in the future again and we also highly recommend them to anyone looking to purchase a home.

Soheil Memarian

01:43 19 Oct 23

Highly recommend MAP Lawyers, especially Tessa. With their high level of professionalism, rest assured everything is taken care of.

04:15 18 Oct 23

Thank you for your help in buying our new home, the whole process was seamless and we highly recommend your services.

08:41 15 Oct 23

I was recommended by my friends and I was not disappointed. Jenny assisted me with the sale of my property. She took the stress out of it and made the process so easy. Jenny was always quick to respond to my emails and any assistance when required. I have no hesitation in using MAP Lawyers in the future and recommending their services. Thank you.

07:29 13 Oct 23

The MAP Lawyers team were fantastic, they consistently provided prompt and clear communication from my contract pre-signing review and all the way through to successful settlement.Special thanks to Seana who directly handled my entire conveyance and patiently answered my queries and concerns as a first home buyer. Highly recommended!

00:33 10 Oct 23

I had a meeting with Aaron regarding conveyancing the explanation was very detailed and transparent. I would recommend using MAP Lawyers for your conveyancing needs.

01:55 09 Oct 23

Jane was great, patient, knowledgeable and efficient

22:14 07 Oct 23

Seana expertly managed a simultaneous sell and purchase for me and it was seamless, with rapid response times and professional guidance throughout the process. Thanks Seana

10:36 05 Oct 23

Highly recommend MAP Lawyers and specifically Jane who was kind, patient and proactive throughout my settlement process. Thank you.

Genevieve Wilson

05:51 04 Oct 23

Holly was brilliant from start to finish. She answered every question I had. As this was my first purchase, I was very nervous about the process but she put me at ease and made it all so easy. Highly recommend MAP Lawyers.

00:53 28 Sep 23

Seana and Megan were fantastic, and I highly recommend MAP Lawyers to anyone looking for a conveyancer. My partner and I felt the level of service provided well exceeded expectations and we would definitely choose to use MAP Lawyers again for any future conveyancing needs.

Belinda Claxton

01:45 27 Sep 23

MAP Lawyers are a professional law firm in the way they handle matters.I found them very transparent and prompt and would wholeheartedly recommend MAP

05:22 22 Sep 23

I have used Megan Roberts at MAP Lawyers (Brisbane) for multiple property transactions - both buying and selling. On the occasions when I was selling my properties - I did not use a real estate agent to assist with the sale of my properties (I managed the sale process myself) so I needed to make sure I was staying 'legal' and getting the right advice. I think the rates charged by MAP Lawyers are very reasonable and the advice and support I receive is excellent. Most recently MAP assisted me with a difficult and complex property purchase which extended over many months but they helped me every step of the way. Highly recommended.

05:12 22 Sep 23

Seana at Map Lawyers was not only professional and friendly, she is exceptionally efficient. We would highly recommend MAP Lawyers

09:55 19 Sep 23

MAP Lawyers were fantastic helping us purchase our first home through to our investment property. Highly recommend. Tiffany was amazing as our most recent solicitor, very approachable and professional!

Salome Schillack

09:35 18 Sep 23

Working with the team at MAP Lawyers was a dream. They made everything easy to understand and communicated very clearly with lots of lead time for important deadlines. We'll definitely use them again.

08:11 18 Sep 23

Made the purchasing of a property from Melbourne in Queensland a breeze. I couldn't have asked for anything more from Seana. Attentive, knowledgeable and just a pleasure to deal with. Would recommend to friends or family!

Leroy O'Sullivan

09:56 14 Sep 23

Tessa was absolutely amazing! Kept us up to date and informed for the whole process. Would recommend and will definitely use again.

03:57 11 Sep 23

08:20 09 Sep 23

Verify Satisfied! Expert and friendly.

05:20 06 Sep 23

Great team who made our house purchase so much easier, highly recommend

11:17 05 Sep 23

MAP was amazing during our home purchase process. They were prompt, professional and was available to us when we needed them. From the get-go they were transparent and took the time to guide us through all our questions and concerns. Tiffany and Holly worked hard to the nail-biting end and was very pleasant to deal with. Would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a conveyancing lawyer. Thank you, team.

23:15 30 Aug 23

Simply, the Best

Pradeep Bharadhwaj

07:16 30 Aug 23

Tessa at Map Lawyers helped us with our first ever property and we couldn't recommend her more. Her communication is excellent - it takes real care to summarise the many legal documents required to be executed clearly and concisely so as not to be overwhelming, which she did with such high quality! Tessa was also always available to help clarify any questions we had, and she was instrumental in taking all the stress out of the process from start to finish. Thanks Tessa :) Will definitely come back to Map Lawyers for future purchases.

21:01 27 Aug 23

Excellent service, very responsive and professional advice offered by Tessa. Thank you!

01:22 22 Aug 23

Thanks for Map Lawyer's help with my property purchase. They reply emails promptly. Special thanks to Jane for answering my queries and helping through the settlement. They are a professional team for conveyancing.

15:58 19 Aug 23

Tessa@Map Lawyers helped me with my first ever property and couldn't recommend her more. She is excellent with communication and always ready to help me understand the many legal documents I had to go through and sign. I found the process seamless and would definitly consider them for my next purchase.

07:16 19 Aug 23

We engaged MAP Lawyers to assist with our property purchase in Brisbane. Jane was our solicitor and she is brilliant! She advised on our rights when we needed to pull out of a sale during the cooling off period due to covenants on the property. We were able to find a better suited property shortly after this which Jane managed for us. We highly recommend Jane and MAP Lawyers!

06:30 19 Aug 23

Jenny was absolutely integral in the purchase of our new home earlier this year. From start to finish, she was professional, helpful and on top of EVERYTHING. In addition to ensuring a smooth, stress-free settlement, Jenny was also instrumental in helping us negotiate a price reduction. Without her knowledge and experience, we would have been lost!Thanks so much Jenny!

05:36 18 Aug 23

Great service - made the buying process simple and easy. Ongoing support and responsive to all queries.

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Buying a home with living space under legal height

Imagine this; you have found your dream ‘Queenslander’ – a stunning 5 bedroom, 2 storey home where two of the bedrooms have been added downstairs along with a laundry and lounge room. It ticks all your boxes – but, is the space underneath legal height and if not, what are the implications?

What is the legal height in Queensland?

The measurement between the finished floor height to the lowest part of the ceiling for building class 1-2 & 3 must have a minimum height of 2400mm for ‘habitable’ rooms. The exception is a kitchen, laundry, hallway or corridor where the height can be a minimum of 2100mm.

If the room fails to meet the minimum ceiling height, then it is deemed to be a ‘utility room’.

What are the implications of buying a under legal height property?

With any future sale, the property cannot be marketed as a five-bedroom home, it must be marketed as a three-bedroom home with utility room
The questions you are asking will be asked by any future purchaser, thereby making resale harder
Your lender will only value the property as a three-bedroom home and will not consider the two bedrooms downstairs which may affect your ability to secure finance
If a ‘utility room’ is used as a habitable room such as a bedroom, your insurer may not cover you for a claim
You cannot rent the downstairs area as a separate residence.

Take home points:

If you are concerned as to whether the property is legal height and whether the property was lifted correctly, engage an experienced building inspector to provide advice
Undertake a search of Council’s records to understand if final approval has been provided
Speak to your insurer regarding your proposed use of the space
You may still decide to go ahead, having made an educated decision. You should also consider using this as a bargaining chip in your negotiations.

Think your prospective home is under legal height requirements? Not sure on your options? Get in touch with a trusted lawyer for house purchase today! You can get in touch with a MAP Lawyers conveyancing lawyer by calling 1300 680 584 or you can get in touch online!

Updated: 17/02/2022

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