How much does conveyancing cost in Victoria?
Conveyancing cost in Victoria has two parts: the firm’s professional fee and the disbursements (searches, certificates and government charges). Here’s how it breaks down.
Professional fees
This is what the conveyancer or property lawyer charges for their work — reviewing the contract, handling settlement and dealing with the other side. For a standard sale or purchase it’s often a fixed fee.
Disbursements and searches
These are third-party costs such as title searches, council and water certificates, and the land registry fee. They’re passed on at cost, on top of the professional fee.
Buying vs selling
Costs are similar but not identical. Buyers pay for more searches, while sellers pay to prepare the Section 32 vendor statement.
What can add to the cost
Off-the-plan purchases, owners corporations, subdivisions, or problems found in the contract can all add work and cost. A firm can flag these when quoting.
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