Residential Property Conveyancing
Residential Property Conveyancing in Melbourne & Victoria
Our residential property conveyancing services are designed to support buyers and sellers through every legal stage of a property transaction. Whether you are purchasing a new home or selling an existing property, our experienced conveyancers ensure the process is legally compliant, transparent, and stress-free. We manage all documentation, conduct necessary searches, and coordinate with real estate agents, lenders, and relevant authorities to protect your legal and financial interests from start to finish.
Conveyancing Services for Property Buyers
Buying a residential property is a major financial commitment. Our conveyancing services for buyers include reviewing the Contract of Sale before signing, conducting title and council searches, and explaining special conditions and cooling-off periods in plain English. We work closely with your lender and agent to prepare for settlement, ensuring ownership is transferred smoothly and without delays.
Conveyancing Services for Property Sellers
Selling a property involves strict legal obligations and documentation. We assist sellers by reviewing the Vendor’s Statement (Section 32), supporting contract preparation, and managing buyer enquiries and amendments.
Our conveyancers coordinate the settlement process to ensure all legal requirements are met and the transaction is completed on time.
Residential Property Conveyancing Checklist
Our residential property conveyancing checklist helps buyers and sellers stay on track from contract to keys:
- Before signing – review the Contract of Sale and Section 32 Vendor Statement for title restrictions, owners corporation details and special conditions.
- After signing – note the cooling-off period (for most private sales), finance approval date and building and pest deadlines.
- Pre-settlement – confirm land transfer duty and any first home buyer concessions with the State Revenue Office Victoria, and complete verification of identity.
- Settlement – adjustments for council and water rates are finalised and settlement is completed electronically through PEXA.
Residential property conveyancing in Victoria is regulated, and Consumer Affairs Victoria publishes helpful guidance for buyers and sellers. Our team explains each step in plain English so you always know what comes next, whether you are buying your first home, upsizing, downsizing or selling an investment property.
Why Choose Our Residential Property Conveyancing Team
Choosing the right conveyancer can save you time, money and stress. Our residential property conveyancing team offers fixed fees with itemised disbursements, fast contract reviews, a single point of contact and regular updates by phone and email. We work with first home buyers, families, downsizers and investors across Melbourne and regional Victoria, and we coordinate closely with your lender, broker and real estate agent. Because signing and settlement are completed online, you can work with us from anywhere, and we will keep you informed at every stage until the keys are in your hands.
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.
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Residential Conveyancing FAQs
Residential Property Conveyancing for Every Type of Home
Residential property conveyancing covers the legal transfer of homes, units, townhouses, apartments and vacant residential land. While the basic steps are the same, each property type comes with its own risks – from owners corporation levies on apartments to building permits on older houses and sunset clauses on new land.
- Houses – easements, covenants, building permits and boundary issues.
- Units and townhouses – plans of subdivision, owners corporation rules and shared driveways.
- Apartments – owners corporation certificates, special levies and building defects.
- Vacant land – zoning, overlays, services and restrictions on what you can build.
- Off-the-plan – sunset clauses, deposit arrangements and changes to plans.
Residential Property Conveyancing for Buyers vs Sellers
| For buyers we… | For sellers we… |
|---|---|
| Review the contract and Section 32 before you sign | Prepare the Section 32 Vendor Statement and contract |
| Advise on cooling-off rights and special conditions | Review the agent's authority and sale conditions |
| Lodge stamp duty and the transfer of land | Arrange mortgage discharge with your lender |
| Calculate adjustments and confirm funds | Respond to buyer requisitions and deposit release |
| Settle on PEXA and notify the agent | Receive sale proceeds and confirm completion |
Under Victoria's Consumer Affairs Victoria rules, sellers must give buyers a Section 32 before the contract is signed, and buyers in private sales usually have a three business day cooling-off period.
Why Local Knowledge Matters in Residential Conveyancing
Councils, planning schemes and water authorities differ across Melbourne. Growth suburbs in the north such as Craigieburn, Mickleham and Wollert involve new estates and land contracts, while established areas like Coburg and Glenroy often involve heritage overlays and subdivided blocks.
Our residential property conveyancing team works across all of these areas every week, so we know the questions to ask and the documents to check. First time buying? Read why first home buyers need a conveyancer.
More Residential Conveyancing FAQs
How much does residential conveyancing cost?
We quote a fixed professional fee, with searches and government charges listed separately at cost. See our conveyancing fees page for a full breakdown.
Do I need a building and pest inspection?
It is not a legal requirement, but it is strongly recommended – especially for older homes. Your conveyancer can add an inspection condition to the contract before you sign.
Can you act for both the buyer and the seller?
No. To avoid a conflict of interest, each party should have their own conveyancer or lawyer.
Residential conveyancing includes contract review, property searches, legal compliance checks, coordination with lenders and agents, and managing settlement and title transfer.
Yes. Having a conveyancer review the Contract of Sale before signing helps identify risks, special conditions, and legal obligations that could impact your purchase.
Yes. We provide residential conveyancing services for both buyers and sellers across Melbourne and Victoria.
A Section 32 is a legal document provided by the seller outlining important information about the property, including title details, zoning, and services. We review this carefully to protect buyers.
Yes. Our online conveyancing services are ideal for interstate and overseas property buyers purchasing in Victoria.
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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