Buying hub · Victoria

Your property buying command centre.

Estimate the real cost, check the contract, and know every deadline, with a Melbourne property lawyer behind each step.

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  • Fixed fee quoted up front
  • Advice, usually within a couple of business days
  • Settlement handled end to end

Quick tools

Start with the numbers.

Four calculators built for Victorian purchases. Pick one and it opens below.

Stamp duty estimate

Victorian land transfer duty on any purchase price.

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First home benefits

Duty exemption, concession band and the grant.

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Cash you need

Deposit, duty, searches and settlement adjustments.

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Auction readiness

Everything that must be done before you bid.

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Calculator

What this purchase really costs.

Move the sliders to see duty, concessions and the cash you need on settlement day.

$850,000

Estimated land transfer duty

$46,070.

Purchase price$850,000
Stamp duty$46,070
Duty as % of price5.42%

Estimate only, not legal or financial advice. We'll confirm exact figures for your matter.

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Checklist

Before you sign.

Tick these off as you go. Anything unticked is a reason to pause.

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Timeline

From first look to keys.

A typical Victorian purchase, and who does what at each stage.

  1. 01

    Before you sign

    2 business days

    Send the contract and section 32, and get a call and the key points.

  2. 02

    Signing day

    Day 0

    Deposit paid, cooling-off tracked, special conditions locked in.

  3. 03

    Conditions period

    Days 1 to 21

    Finance and inspection conditions monitored, notices given on time.

  4. 04

    Pre-settlement

    Weeks 4 to 8

    Searches, adjustments, PEXA workspace and final inspection.

  5. 05

    Settlement

    Day 30 to 90

    Funds exchange electronically and you collect the keys.

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Tailored advice

What kind of buyer are you.

Pick the one that fits and see what changes for you.

Get every concession you are entitled to.

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  • Duty exemption up to a value threshold and a concession above it
  • First Home Owner Grant on eligible new homes
  • Cooling-off rights and deposit protection explained plainly
  • The contract is checked before you commit a cent

Avoid these

Common buying mistakes.

The six that cost Victorian buyers the most money, and the fix for each.

Bidding before the contract is reviewed

Auction bids are unconditional. Get advice at least 48 hours before the day.

Assuming a cooling-off period exists

There is none at auction, and only a short cooling-off period in most private sales.

Missing a finance condition deadline

Miss the date and the condition can fall away, and the notice has to be given correctly and on time.

Ignoring the owners corporation records

Special levies and defect disputes sit in the minutes, not the brochure.

Overlooking easements and covenants

They can stop the extension or subdivision you bought the place for.

Budgeting only for the deposit

Duty, searches, adjustments and lender fees often add tens of thousands.

Contract review

Send us the contract.

Fixed fee, a quick turnaround, and no obligation until you accept the quote.

Secure contract upload

Send us the contract of sale and section 32. A property lawyer reviews it and comes back with a fixed fee and the key points before you sign.

Choose your contract or section 32

PDF or Word, up to 25MB

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Files are handled confidentially and only seen by your lawyer.

Resources

Read up before you buy.

Plain-English guides on the parts of a purchase that catch people out.

Contract & section 32 reviewOff-the-plan purchasesFirst home buyersTransfers & related-party transfersProperty law overviewProperty disputes & VCAT

FAQs

Common questions.

Still unsure? Call us on (03) 9008 7224 and speak to a lawyer, not a call centre.

When should I send you the contract?
Before you sign or bid. A review takes two business days and costs a fraction of a contract you cannot get out of.
Do I have a cooling-off period?
Private sales generally have three business days of cooling off. Auction purchases have none, which is why pre-auction advice matters.
What does conveyancing cost?
A fixed fee quoted up front, plus disbursements such as certificates and title searches, estimated before we start.
Do I have to attend settlement?
No. Settlements are completed electronically through PEXA and we account to you the same day.
Can you help with finance conditions?
Yes. Finance and building inspection conditions have dates attached, and notice has to be given on time if you need to withdraw.
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