Conveyancers in Victoria

A Section 32 is a legal document that the seller must provide before a buyer signs a contract of sale in Victoria. It discloses key information about the property including title details, planning zone, any easements or covenants, outgoings like council and water rates, building permits issued in the last 7 years, and whether any owner-builder work was done. Your conveyancer will review this document carefully before you commit to a purchase.

Conveyancing fees in Victoria typically range from $700 to $1,400 plus GST for a standard residential purchase or sale. Disbursements — the searches and certificates your conveyancer orders — usually add $200 to $500 on top. Many Victorian conveyancers offer fixed-fee pricing so you know the total cost upfront.

Buyers in Victoria have 3 business days to cool off after signing a contract of sale. You can withdraw during this period by paying a penalty of 0.2% of the purchase price. The cooling-off period does not apply to auction purchases, properties over 20 hectares used for farming, or where the buyer has previously signed a Section 31 certificate waiving their right.

While not legally required, using a conveyancer or solicitor is strongly recommended. The seller is legally obligated to prepare a Section 32 vendor statement, and errors or omissions can give the buyer grounds to rescind the contract. A conveyancer ensures your vendor statement is compliant and handles the settlement process on your behalf.