Buying a property

Whether you are purchasing your first home, upgrading, downsizing or investing in property, having an experienced conveyancer on your side can make the process significantly less stressful.

At Fastrack Conveyancing, we provide professional fixed-fee conveyancing services for property purchases across Melbourne and Victoria, helping buyers navigate the Contract of Sale and Section 32 Statement, and every stage of the conveyancing process through to property settlement.

Get a quote or speak with us today on 03 9915 5790.

Buying a Property in Victoria – What You Need to Know

Do you need a Conveyancer when buying property?

A conveyancer manages the legal and administrative process involved in transferring property ownership, helping ensure your interests are protected throughout the purchase process.

Buying property in Victoria involves important legal documents, strict timeframes and significant financial commitments. An experienced conveyancer can help guide you through each stage of the transaction through to settlement.

Why Choose Fastrack Conveyancing?

Established in 2009, Fastrack Conveyancing has extensive experience managing the legal process for thousands of clients buying, selling, transferring and subdividing Victorian property.

We understand that every property transaction is important, and we are committed to providing comprehensive advice and personalised service (no cutting corners), with quick turnaround times and proactive communications.

Our clients have a dedicated contact as well as the full support of the team, so there is always someone to speak to. We want every client to feel completely supported through their property journey.

Fastrack Conveyancing offers a fixed-fee purchase conveyancing service, and clear pricing so there are no hidden costs. Our fee is not payable until settlement, so there is nothing to pay upfront.

What is included in our Fixed-Fee Purchase Conveyancing Service?

Fastrack Conveyancing Service

Our fixed-fee purchase conveyancing service includes;

• Review of one Contract of Sale and Section 32 Vendors Statement
• Standard property searches required for settlement (additional searches such as Owner Corporation Certificates and company searches are not included)
• Assistance with Stamp Duty assessment and available concessions or grants, including: including Principal Place of Residence concessions, First Home Buyer Grants and concessions assistance.
• Coordination with your lender or mortgage broker regarding loan and mortgage documentation, to ensure your loan is ready for settlement
• Preparation of settlement adjustments, including rates and taxes
• Preparation and lodgement of Stamp Duty forms as required
• Preparation and lodgement of Transfer of Land documentation
• Communication with banks, brokers, real estate agents and other parties involved in the transaction
• Preparation and lodgement of Transfer of Land documentation
• Settlement coordination and electronic settlement via PEXA
• Notification to relevant authorities following settlement

All applicable fees and charges will be clearly outlined in our pricing and costs disclosure.

Additional Third-Party Costs

In addition to our professional conveyancing fees, there are certain third-party costs associated with property transactions in Victoria. These may include;

• PEXA Participation Fees for electronic settlement
• Verification of Identity (VOI) Fees
• AML/CTF onboarding and compliance Fees
• Transfer Fees (and Mortgage Registration Fees where applicable) payable to Land Registry
• Stamp Duty payable to the State Revenue Office

Fastrack Conveyancing can also assist you in estimating Stamp Duty, Land Registry fees and other government charges associated with your property purchase in Victoria.

What is a Contract of Sale & Section 32 Review?

Our Contract Review service helps you understand the General Conditions, Special Conditions and information disclosed in the Section 32 Statement, so you can make informed decisions before committing to the purchase.

This is important in Victoria to complete before signing the Contract, particularly if purchasing property at auction in Victoria, where there are generally no cooling-off rights.

Need a Contract reviewed before you sign? Contact Fastrack Conveyancing today for prompt advice on 03 9915 5790 or request a quote.

Already negotiated your purchase and need quick advice?

We can get you on the right track.

If you have already negotiated a purchase, and signed the Contract of Sale, we suggest you contact us immediately. We can provide you with advice so that you understand your obligations under that the Contract. We will always provide a prompt service and we can do so within the 3 days from signing the Contract in case you wish to exercise your right to cool-off.

Can we assist with Buying ‘off-the-plan’ in Victoria?

Fastrack Conveyancing have a vast amount of experience with off-the-plan conveyancing in Victoria, including vacant land subdivisions, apartments, townhouses, dual occupancies and new home developments.

It is with our experience that we can help guide our clients through the complexities of buying off-the-plan, give advice on things that need to be considered, monitor the status of the development and get you on track for settlement.

What can we assist with for First Home Buyers?

We understand that buying a property is not a familiar process to most people, and can be particularly daunting for first home buyers. To ensure a happy outcome it is absolutely critical to ensure all the paperwork and legal aspects of the transaction are managed with the utmost care and attention to detail and that you have someone on your side that can provide you with advice and guide you through the process. We pride ourselves on making the process straightforward, providing clear advice and being available to answer questions and guide our first home buyer clients every step of the way.

With our experience with Victorian Conveyancing, we can help with providing advice and with preparing relevant applications for any Stamp Duty exemptions and grants, such as the First Home Owner Grant Victoria.

For more information, read our Conveyancers Guide for First Home Buyers Victoria (2026).

Contact Fastrack Conveyancing today to discuss your property purchase and receive trusted guidance through every step of the conveyancing process.

Get a Quote or call 03 9915 5790.