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Property transactions, with family law in mind.
Legal guidance for buying, selling, refinancing or transferring property - especially where settlement timing needs to align with consent orders or a financial agreement.
- Best time for advice
Before signing
- Often coordinated with
Family law settlement
- Includes
Buy, sell, refinance, transfer
- Settlement
Banks & agents managed
What conveyancing means.
Conveyancing is the legal process of transferring ownership of property from one party to another. It may involve buying, selling, refinancing or transferring property after separation or as part of a family law settlement.
A conveyancing matter may involve contract review, special conditions, title searches, settlement adjustments, transfer documents, lender requirements and communication with agents, banks and the other party's representative.
Conveyancing is especially important where a transaction is connected to family law, because settlement timing may need to align with consent orders or a financial agreement.
Get advice before signing.
A property contract can create binding obligations. Contract review before signing can help identify risks, special conditions and settlement issues - and may prevent costly disputes later.
Our approach
Transactions involve binding documents & deadlines.
Where a property transfer is connected to family law, careful coordination between contract, settlement and family law documents is essential.
Contract guidance.
We explain the key contract terms and obligations clearly - before you sign, where possible.
Settlement coordination.
We manage the practical steps with banks, agents and the other party's representative.
Transfer support.
We assist with property transfers after separation or settlement, with timing aligned to family law documents.
Connected legal support.
We coordinate conveyancing with property settlement or estate planning needs where they overlap.
How it works
The Conveyancing process.
Every conveyancing matter depends on the transaction type, contract terms, title issues, lender requirements and settlement deadlines.
01
Review the transaction
Identify whether the matter involves a purchase, sale, refinance or transfer.
02
Check contract & title
Review key documents, special conditions, title information and settlement requirements.
03
Identify risks
Explain deadlines, conditions, lender requirements and issues requiring attention.
04
Prepare for settlement
Coordinate documents, adjustments, transfer requirements and communications.
05
Complete settlement
Guide the matter through settlement and confirm completion.
Frequently asked questions
Advice from our family law team.
Should I get a contract reviewed before signing?
Yes, where possible. Review before signing helps identify obligations, special conditions and settlement risks.
Can you assist with transfers after separation?
Yes. Property transfers after separation often need to align with consent orders, financial agreements or settlement timing.
What is settlement?
Settlement is the completion of the property transaction, including payment, transfer and registration steps.
What if I am refinancing as part of property settlement?
Refinance timing and lender requirements should be coordinated with the family law settlement documents.
Can conveyancing and property settlement be handled together?
They may need to be coordinated, especially where real estate is sold, transferred or refinanced.
What documents are usually needed?
The required documents depend on the transaction but may include the contract, title, loan documents, transfer documents and settlement directions.
Is stamp duty payable on a transfer between separating spouses?
In most cases, a transfer made under a family law order or financial agreement is exempt from stamp duty, provided the State Revenue Office requirements are met. The transfer documents generally need to align with the order or agreement, which is one reason coordination matters.
What is a section 32 vendor statement?
In Victoria, the vendor statement (commonly called a section 32) discloses key information about the property - such as title, mortgages, rates and planning matters - and must generally be given to the buyer before the contract is signed. Reviewing it carefully may reveal issues that affect your decision to proceed.
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