Cairns Outer
FIONA PERCIVAL
EMAIL: fiona.percival@bytherules.com.au
MOBILE: +61 0402 724 886
CONVEYANCING PARALEGAL
“I genuinely care about the client and every party to a Contract. I pride myself on consistent communication in a timely professional manner.”

AREAS OF SERVICE:
Yungaburra, Wongaling Beach, Weipa, Wangan, Tully, Tolga, Thursday Island, South Johnstone, Silkwood, Ravenshoe, Port Douglas, Northern Pan, Normanton, Mourilyan, Mossman Gorge, Millaa Millaa, Mareeba, Malanda, Kuranda, Karumba, Herberton, El Arish, Dimbulah, Cooktown, Babinda, Babinda, Atherton, Georgetown, Mission Beach
QUALIFICATIONS:
Justice of the Peace (Qualified)
AREAS OF EXPERTISE:
Residential Conveyancing
- Sales
- Purchases
- Transfers
- Off-the-Plan
Retirement Villages
- Leases
- Licences
CONVEYANCING PARALEGAL
Fiona Percival
EMAIL: fiona.percival@bytherules.com.au
MOBILE: 0402 724 886
MAIL: GPO Box 2928, Brisbane Qld 4001
What would be your strongest traits?
One of my strongest traits is attention to detail. In conveyancing, small errors can lead to major delays or legal issues, so I take great care in reviewing documents and ensuring everything is accurate. I’m also highly organised, I manage multiple files at once, each with different deadlines, and keep everything on track without missing key dates. Lastly, I’m a strong communicator. I keep clients and third parties informed throughout the process, which helps reduce stress and keeps transactions moving smoothly.
What sets you apart from other conveyancing Paralegals?
While most conveyancing paralegals are detail-oriented and organised, what really sets me apart is my patience and calm approach, especially under pressure. Property transactions can be stressful for clients, and I take the time to explain things clearly and reassure them throughout the process. I’ve often been told by both clients and colleagues that my calm demeanour helps keep everyone grounded, even when things get complicated. I also stay proactive and solutions-focused, which helps me manage delays or issues without letting them escalate. That combination of patience, communication, and persistence really helps me stand out.
What’s the most important part of conveyancing to ensure success?
The most important part of conveyancing to ensure success is clear and consistent communication, both with clients and all parties involved, like solicitors, agents, and lenders. Even when everything else is in place, poor communication can lead to misunderstandings, delays, or even lost transactions. I make it a priority to keep clients informed at every stage, explain legal terms in plain language, and follow up proactively with third parties to keep things moving. This not only helps prevent issues but also builds trust and confidence throughout the process.
What developments are you excited about in your territory?
What excites me most about conveyancing in Cairns right now is the combination of dynamic property growth and evolving market conditions. Cairns is consistently outperforming other regional centres, median home values are rising fast, particularly in high-demand suburbs that are seeing double-digit gains. With record-low listings and vacancy rates hovering around 0.7%, both buyers and investors are feeling the pinch, and that keeps the work fast-paced and highly rewarding.
At the same time, substantial infrastructure investment, from water security projects to road upgrades, paired with its strong tourism economy and lifestyle appeal, makes Cairns a hotbed for property activity. That means more transactions, more complexity, and more opportunity to add value through reliable, proactive conveyancing that keeps all parties confident and calm throughout the process.
What involvement do you have in your community?
I’m involved in the Cairns community through volunteering, sporting clubs and attending local events. It’s important to me to give back and stay connected outside of work, and I find it also helps me understand the needs and concerns of local clients better. Real estate is such a personal journey, so knowing the local area and being part of the community really strengthens how I approach my work.
Testimonials
Testimonial from Lindsay
Score: 10 out of a possible 10
We could not fault clair on anything she did for us she even explained in simple English so we could understand on both homes sale and buy thanks clair
Testimonial from Della
Score: 10 out of a possible 10
Both Fiona the principal conveyancer and Brenda were extremely professional in their respective roles and efficient without neglecting the need for understanding and communication that was easily understood
Testimonial from Kylie
Score: 10 out of a possible 10
Fiona was very professional and kept me calm when I thought things were going a little sideways. Very happy with her service and will recommend her to friends and colleagues and also will use her when we purchase our next property.
Testimonial from Farid
Score: 10 out of a possible 10
Claire and her team were professional with attention to detail. I found Claire friendly and willing to help at any time and stage of the process. The help and support was so good that I didn’t need to stress about anything. Thank you all
Testimonial from Jackleen
Score: 9 out of a possible 10
for the first time buying a home it was very comfortable it was very understanding it was very smooth lovely Work thank you very much from David and Jackie