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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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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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Stamp Duty and Land Tax

Glossary of conveyancing terms

Prepared work hard to avoid legal jargon. Here are some legal terms frequently used in conveyancing and its meaning.

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