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One in four Victorian properties carries a restrictive covenant

From 1,358 Victorian contracts of sale One in four Victorian properties carries a restrictive covenant You can buy the house you love and still...

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The average Victorian contract of sale is now 92 pages

From 2,638 Victorian contract versions · February to August 2026 The average Victorian contract of sale is now 92 pages We analysed 2,638 contract...

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Three in four Victorian contracts arrive with the finance clause blank

From 1,358 Victorian contracts of sale Three in four Victorian contracts arrive with the finance clause blank That little empty box could be one of...

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What to check before you make an offer

The short answer Before making an offer on a Victorian property, check six things first: whether it's a private sale or auction, what the Contract of...

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When should you get the contract reviewed?

On this page Private sale or auction? Private sale: review before you offer Auction: review before auction day What cooling-off costs The expensive...

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Buying property in Victoria: the step-by-step process

The short answer Buying property in Victoria runs through six stages: Inspect → Review → Offer → Sign → Settle → Keys. You'll arrange finance and...

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How to choose a conveyancer or property lawyer

Conveyancer or lawyer? The actual difference In Victoria you can use either a licensed conveyancer or a lawyer to handle your property purchase....

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Lawyer calculating settlement statement

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Understanding the statement of adjustments: What Victorian purchasers and vendors need to know before settlement

When buying or selling a property in Victoria, one conveyancing process that plays a crucial role in ensuring fairness and accuracy at settlement is...

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