Pre-Purchase Contract Review
Buy With Confidence – Get Your Contract Reviewed Before Signing
Signing a Contract of Sale is a major financial commitment. A pre-purchase contract review ensures you fully understand your legal obligations, risks, and rights before committing to buy a property.
At Easy Home Conveyancing, we carefully review your contract and vendor statement to identify potential issues, explain special conditions, and provide practical advice — so you can make an informed decision with confidence.
Why a Pre-Purchase Contract Review Is Important
Property contracts often contain:
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Special conditions favouring the seller
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Building and pest inspection clauses
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Finance approval conditions
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Deposit release clauses
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Settlement terms and timelines
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Zoning and planning restrictions
Without proper review, buyers may expose themselves to financial or legal risks.
Our professional contract review protects your interests before you sign.
What We Review?
Our pre-purchase contract review service includes:
✔ Review of the Contract of Sale
✔ Review of the Vendor’s Statement (Section 32)
✔ Title and ownership details
✔ Easements and covenants
✔ Zoning and planning information
✔ Deposit terms
✔ Finance and cooling-off conditions
✔ Settlement timeframe
✔ Identification of unusual or risky clauses
We provide clear, easy-to-understand advice — not legal jargon.
Benefits of Using Easy Home Conveyancing
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Prompt turnaround times
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Clear and practical advice
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Transparent pricing
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Experienced property conveyancers
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Support beyond just the contract
We ensure you know exactly what you are signing before you commit.
What a Pre-Purchase Contract Review Covers
A pre-purchase contract review is the most cost-effective way to protect yourself before you are legally bound. Our review covers:
- Title, easements, covenants and caveats
- Planning zones and overlays, building permits and owners corporation information
- Deposit amount, settlement date and penalty interest provisions
- Special conditions added by the vendor, including early release of deposit
- Finance and building inspection conditions
Remember that auction purchases have no cooling-off period, so a pre-purchase contract review before auction day is essential. Consumer Affairs Victoria explains buyers' rights in more detail. We usually complete reviews within one business day and provide written advice on anything that needs negotiation.
Fixed Fee Quotes & Local Conveyancers
Want to know your costs before you start? View our conveyancing fees in Melbourne or learn how we deliver affordable conveyancing in Melbourne with a fixed fee. We also have local conveyancers helping clients in Craigieburn and across the northern suburbs. Contact us for a free quote.
Pre-Purchase Contract Review Services FAQs
You should seek a contract review:
Before signing any Contract of Sale
Before auction (where contracts are unconditional)
When buying off-the-plan
When special conditions are added
When purchasing investment or development property
A quick review before signing can save significant stress and cost later.
A pre-purchase contract review is when a conveyancer reviews the Contract of Sale and Vendor’s Statement before you sign, ensuring you understand your obligations and risks.
In most cases, we can provide feedback within 24–48 hours, depending on complexity.
Contracts may allow minor variations. It is important to review these clauses carefully before signing.
Yes. Auction contracts are usually unconditional, meaning you cannot withdraw after purchase, so reviewing before auction is essential.
A Section 32 (Vendor’s Statement) is a legal document that provides important property information, including title details and disclosures.
Yes. Based on our advice, you may negotiate amendments before signing.
Fees vary depending on the property and complexity. We provide transparent pricing before starting the review.
Why a Pre-Purchase Contract Review Is Worth It
A pre-purchase contract review is a check of the Contract of Sale and Section 32 Vendor Statement before you sign or bid. Once a contract is signed – and especially at auction, where there is no cooling-off period – your options to negotiate or withdraw are very limited. A review gives you clear advice while you still have choices.
Our pre-purchase contract review is quick, fixed-fee and explained in plain English. We highlight anything unusual, suggest special conditions to protect you, and tell you what to ask the agent before you commit.
What Our Pre-Purchase Contract Review Covers
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| Title search | Registered owner, mortgages, caveats, easements and covenants |
| Planning certificate | Zone and overlays affecting use, renovation or subdivision |
| Building permits | Permits for works in the last seven years and any building notices or orders |
| Owners corporation certificate | Levies, special levies, insurance and disputes |
| Outgoings | Council rates, water charges and land tax |
| Special conditions | Deposit release, settlement terms, chattels and penalties |
Tip: Ask for a pre-purchase contract review as soon as you are serious about a property. Most reviews are completed within one to two business days, and urgent reviews can often be done the same day.
Special Conditions to Consider Adding
- Finance clause – lets you end the contract if your loan is not approved by a set date.
- Building and pest inspection clause – lets you end the contract if major defects are found.
- Sale of another property – makes the purchase conditional on selling your current home.
- Deposit terms – a smaller deposit, staged deposit or deposit bond.
- Settlement date – a period that suits your finance and moving plans.
Vendors do not have to accept these conditions, but asking is often worthwhile. Learn more from Consumer Affairs Victoria or see our residential property conveyancing and how to choose a conveyancer guides.
More Contract Review FAQs
How long does a pre-purchase contract review take?
Usually one to two business days once we receive the full contract and Section 32. Let us know if you have an auction or deadline and we will prioritise it.
Is the review fee deducted if I go ahead?
Ask us about our current offer – in many cases the review forms part of our full conveyancing service if you proceed with the purchase.
Can I get a review for an off-the-plan contract?
Yes. Off-the-plan contracts are longer and more complex, so a review is highly recommended before you sign.
Easy Home Conveyancing is a trusted and client-focused conveyancing service dedicated to making property transactions simple, transparent, and stress-free.
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