Property law
Selling your Victorian property?
Arrange your contract of sale, Section 32 vendor statement and sale conveyancing with Cimino & Cimino. Tell Ian Cimino, Principal Lawyer, about the property and your proposed sale dates.
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This is an initial enquiry. Engagement is subject to conflict checks, costs disclosure and confirmation that we can act.
Direct answer
What does a property sale conveyancing lawyer do?
A property sale conveyancing lawyer prepares the contract of sale and Section 32 vendor statement, helps the seller meet disclosure obligations, responds to legal enquiries and manages the transaction through to settlement. Cimino & Cimino assists Victorian sellers from preparation of the sale documents to electronic settlement.
When to act: Contact us before the property is offered for sale. Preparing the contract and vendor statement early gives time to obtain title, council, water and owners corporation information and address issues before a buyer is asked to sign.
Published professional fees
Pricing
Victorian conveyancing sale
$1,650 + GST + disbursements
For a standard Victorian residential sale where the sale price is less than $3 million.
These fees apply to the stated standard scope. We will confirm the retainer, inclusions, exclusions, likely disbursements and any additional work before accepting instructions.
Property sale work we can assist with
- Preparing the contract of sale and Section 32 vendor statement
- Obtaining and reviewing the searches and certificates required for the sale documents
- Identifying title, mortgage, caveat, owners corporation and disclosure issues shown in the available material
- Liaising with the real estate agent and providing the sale documents for marketing
- Responding to purchaser enquiries and advising on proposed contract amendments
- Coordinating discharge of mortgage requirements with the lender where applicable
- Preparing for PEXA settlement, checking adjustments and completing the legal settlement steps
How the matter usually progresses
Open the sale matter
Provide the property, ownership, mortgage, owners corporation and agent details requested for the sale.
Obtain sale information
We obtain relevant title, authority, council, water and other transaction material within the agreed scope.
Prepare the documents
We prepare the contract of sale and Section 32 vendor statement and address issues identified from the available information.
Contract management
We liaise with the agent and purchaser’s representative, advise on proposed changes and attend to the contract steps.
Settlement
We coordinate discharge and settlement requirements, check adjustments and complete the legal settlement steps through PEXA where applicable.
What to provide when selling a property
- The property address and title particulars, if available
- The registered owners’ full names and contact details
- Mortgage and lender details
- Council, water and owners corporation information in your possession
- Details of leases, notices, building work or other matters affecting the property
- The selling agent’s details and the proposed marketing date
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
When should I instruct a lawyer for a property sale?
Before the property is marketed. A seller generally needs the required sale and disclosure documents ready before asking a buyer to sign, and some supporting information can take time to obtain.
What is a Section 32 vendor statement?
It is a Victorian disclosure document provided by a seller to a prospective purchaser. Its contents depend on the property and can include title, planning, outgoings and owners corporation information.
Can you liaise directly with my real estate agent?
Yes. Once instructed, we can provide the sale documents to the agent and communicate about contract changes, purchaser enquiries and the progress of the legal transaction.
What happens if there is a mortgage on the title?
The lender’s discharge requirements ordinarily need to be coordinated before settlement. The timing and process depend on the lender and the transaction, so mortgage details should be provided at the start.
Related services and information
This page contains general information only and is not legal advice. The legal work and advice required depend on the documents, parties, transaction and current law. Other professional advice may also be required.