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Contracts that contradict themselves
From 1,410 Victorian contracts of sale About one in twenty contracts we reviewed contradicted its own attachments A contract of sale is assembled...
Contract Review
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Building and pest condition left blank?
From 1,410 Victorian contracts of sale More than half of Victorian contracts arrive with the building inspection condition left blank The standard...
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Buying at auction
From 1,410 Victorian contracts of sale One in five contracts we reviewed was for an auction. Here's what that changes. 297 of the 1,410 Victorian...
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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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1 in 11 homes we reviewed had building works with no permit
From 330 Victorian contracts of sale · August 2026 One in eleven homes we reviewed had building works with no permit The deck looks great. The garage...
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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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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....