Victorian Conveyancing — Melbourne Office
Victorian Conveyancing Lawyers — Buying or Selling Property in Victoria
Buying or selling property in Victoria? Than & Co provides conveyancing and property law advice from our Melbourne office in Southbank, helping clients navigate Victorian property transactions with clarity and confidence — whether you are purchasing your first home, selling an investment property, or managing a transaction from interstate.
Victorian Property Conveyancing Services
Than & Co assists clients with the following aspects of Victorian property transactions. Victorian conveyancing follows a different legal framework to New South Wales — most notably the Section 32 Vendor Statement — and we tailor our advice to the law and procedure that actually applies in Victoria, rather than treating it as an NSW transaction with different paperwork.
- Buying residential property in Victoria — reviewing the Contract of Sale and Section 32 Vendor Statement before you sign, and advising on conditions, deposit and finance terms
- Selling residential property in Victoria — preparing the Contract of Sale and Section 32 Vendor Statement, and coordinating with your agent through to settlement
- Contract of Sale reviews — identifying unusual special conditions and contractual risk before you are bound
- Section 32 Vendor Statements — reviewing the disclosures a vendor is required to make, or preparing the statement if you are selling
- Off-the-plan purchases — reviewing sunset clauses, plan variation rights and disclosure statements before you commit
- Investment property transactions — advice for buyers and sellers of Victorian investment property, including interstate investors
- Property settlement coordination — liaising with agents, lenders and the other party through to completion
- Electronic conveyancing and settlement — coordinating document execution and settlement electronically where the transaction supports it
Buying Property in Victoria
Victorian property purchases follow a different sequence and disclosure regime to New South Wales. A typical purchase involves:
- Reviewing the Contract of Sale before you sign
- Examining the Section 32 Vendor Statement, which a Victorian vendor must give a purchaser before the contract is signed
- Identifying contractual and property risks, including title, planning and building matters disclosed in the Section 32 statement
- Signing the contract and considering any cooling-off rights that apply, noting that cooling-off rights in Victoria differ from New South Wales and do not apply in every circumstance — for example, they generally do not apply to purchases at or within three clear business days of an auction
- Coordinating with your lender and the vendor’s representative as the transaction progresses
- Preparing for settlement, including final searches and settlement figures
- Completing the transaction at settlement
Because the disclosure regime, cooling-off rules and standard contract terms differ from New South Wales, we review each Victorian matter against Victorian legal requirements rather than assuming NSW practice applies.
Selling Property in Victoria
For vendors, we assist with:
- Preparing the Contract of Sale
- Preparing or arranging the Section 32 Vendor Statement required before the contract is signed
- Identifying the property disclosures Victorian law requires you to make
- Reviewing purchaser requests and negotiating contract amendments
- Liaising with your real estate agent and the purchaser’s lender
- Coordinating settlement through to completion
Our Melbourne Office
Than & Co’s Melbourne office is located at Ground Floor, 80 Dorcas St, Southbank VIC 3006. We assist clients across Melbourne and Victoria with conveyancing and property law matters, in person by appointment or remotely by phone, video and email. See our contact details for both our Melbourne and Bankstown offices.
Why Choose Than & Co?
Than & Co is an established law firm with offices in Bankstown, NSW and Southbank, Melbourne, providing property law and conveyancing services to clients across Victoria. We offer:
- A Melbourne office in Southbank, in addition to our established Bankstown base
- Legal advice throughout the conveyancing process, not just document preparation
- Clear communication and a defined process from contract review to settlement
- Careful attention to contractual and disclosure risk in the Contract of Sale and Section 32 Vendor Statement
- Professional management of the transaction through to completion
- The ability to communicate, exchange documents and coordinate matters electronically
- Support for interstate property investors and clients across Victoria
Online Conveyancing for Victorian Clients
Many steps in a Victorian conveyancing matter can be handled electronically — exchanging documents and correspondence by email, verifying your identity remotely, reviewing contracts and Section 32 statements, and coordinating settlement with the other party’s representative and your lender. This allows us to assist clients anywhere in Victoria, not only those near our Southbank office. Some steps, such as particular identity verification or execution requirements, may still call for an in-person process depending on the circumstances of your matter — we will let you know if that applies to you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a lawyer when buying property in Victoria?
Victorian conveyancing can be handled by either a solicitor or a licensed conveyancer. A solicitor can also advise on legal issues that sit outside a standard transaction — a title or boundary dispute, or a contract issue — without referring you elsewhere.
What is a Section 32 Vendor Statement?
A Section 32 Vendor Statement is a disclosure document a Victorian vendor is required by law to give a purchaser before the Contract of Sale is signed. It discloses matters such as title particulars, planning controls, outgoings and any notices affecting the property. Reviewing it carefully, before you sign, is one of the most important steps in a Victorian purchase.
When should I have my Contract of Sale reviewed?
Ideally before you make an offer or sign anything. Reviewing the contract and Section 32 statement while you still have room to negotiate gives you more options than reviewing them after you are already bound.
What are the cooling-off rules for Victorian property purchases?
Victoria has cooling-off rights that differ from New South Wales, and a number of exceptions apply — including purchases at or near auction. Because the rules depend on the specific circumstances of your purchase, we recommend confirming your position with us before you sign rather than relying on a general rule.
Can Than & Co assist if I live outside Victoria, or outside Melbourne?
Yes. We assist clients across Victoria and interstate, using electronic communication, document exchange and identity verification to manage the transaction remotely, alongside in-person appointments at our Southbank office where helpful.
What is electronic conveyancing?
Electronic conveyancing refers to the use of an electronic lodgement network to execute and lodge property transfer documents and complete settlement, rather than relying solely on paper documents exchanged in person.
How long does conveyancing take in Victoria?
It varies with the terms of the contract and the parties involved, but most straightforward residential purchases settle within 30 to 90 days of the contract being signed, as agreed between the parties.
How much does Victorian conveyancing cost?
Fees depend on the nature and value of the transaction. We confirm our fees in writing before any work begins — please get in touch to request a quote for your matter.
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Buying or Selling Property in Victoria?
Contact Than & Co to discuss your Victorian property transaction and request information about our conveyancing services and professional fees.
