Experienced property lawyers for Melbourne buyers and sellers. Buying or selling property in Melbourne involves important contracts, disclosures and deadlines. Lawlab’s experienced Victorian property lawyers can guide you through the conveyancing process, protect your interests and keep your transaction moving from contract review or preparation through to settlement. Our fixed-fee property conveyancing service in Melbourne is supported by secure online technology, giving you convenient access to your documents, updates and legal team wherever you are.
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Melbourne’s property market moves quickly, particularly when properties are sold at auction or attract competing offers. Having an experienced property lawyer ready to review the contract and Section 32 statement can help you make informed decisions before signing or bidding.
With lawlab, you can:
- Work directly with experienced Victorian property lawyers.
- Receive clear advice about the contract and Section 32 statement.
- Access documents, messages and updates securely online.
- Keep your real estate agent, broker and lender connected.
- Receive guidance throughout the transaction.
- Complete settlement electronically without visiting an office.
Buying property in Melbourne
Before signing a contract or bidding at auction, you should understand the contract terms, the Section 32 vendor statement and any issues that may affect the property or your proposed use of it.
Our Melbourne conveyancing lawyers can assist with:
- Reviewing the contract of sale and Section 32 statement.
- Identifying unusual terms, special conditions and potential risks.
- Advising on finance, building and pest inspection conditions where applicable.
- Recommending amendments before you sign.
- Explaining auction and private-sale requirements.
- Coordinating searches and enquiries.
- Liaising with your lender, mortgage broker and real estate agent.
- Calculating settlement adjustments and funds required.
- Completing your electronic settlement and transfer of ownership.
Auction purchases are generally unconditional and do not provide a cooling-off period, so it is especially important to arrange a contract review, finance approval and inspections before bidding.
Selling property in Melbourne
Victorian sellers must provide prospective buyers with a Section 32 statement before the buyer signs the contract. The statement must be accurate and complete and is commonly prepared alongside the contract of sale before the property is marketed.
Our team can assist Melbourne sellers with:
- Preparing the contract of sale and Section 32 statement.
- Ordering title, planning, rates and other required certificates.
- Addressing owners corporation documentation where applicable.
- Working with your real estate agent before the property is listed.
- Responding to proposed amendments and buyer enquiries.
- Managing the exchange of contracts and deposit arrangements.
- Managing Section 27 release of deposit process.
- Liaising with your bank regarding discharge of any mortgage.
- Preparing settlement adjustments and final figures.
- Completing electronic settlement and arranging distribution of the sale proceeds.
What is a Section 32 vendor statement?
A Section 32 statement contains important information about a Victorian property, including matters affecting the title such as mortgages, covenants and easements, as well as zoning, outgoings and other prescribed disclosures.
The seller must give the signed Section 32 statement to the buyer before the buyer signs the contract. If the statement is inaccurate or incomplete, the buyer may have rights to withdraw from the sale or take other legal action.
Buyers should have both the Section 32 statement and contract reviewed before signing or bidding. Sellers should arrange preparation early enough to avoid delaying the sales campaign.
Why choose lawlab for conveyancing in Melbourne?
Experienced property lawyers
Fixed-fee conveyancing
Secure online service
Connected communication
Trusted experience
Conveyancing coverage across Melbourne
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