How long does conveyancing take in Victoria?
In Victoria, conveyancing usually runs across the settlement period agreed in the contract of sale — commonly 30, 60 or 90 days — but the work starts the moment you're looking at a contract.
Before you sign
The most important early step is having your contract of sale and Section 32 (vendor's statement) reviewed before you sign. This is often the fastest and most valuable part of the process, and can flag issues while you can still act on them.
During the settlement period
Between signing and settlement, your conveyancer or lawyer handles title checks, adjustments for rates and water, liaising with your lender, and preparing settlement. Most of this happens in the background.
Settlement day
On settlement, funds are exchanged and the property transfers to you. In Victoria this is now largely done electronically, which has made settlements faster and more reliable.
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