Over
5000000
pages of contracts reviewed
Schedule of Costs:
Our fees are designed to be clear and upfront, so you know exactly what to expect at each step of your property matter. The prices below apply to Victoria and include GST. Government charges, search fees and other third-party costs (disbursements) are separate unless we say otherwise. We use the terms buyers and sellers throughout to keep things simple and consistent. If you’re unsure which items apply to you, please contact us, our team is here to help.
| Item | Description | Amount ($) |
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Contract drafting
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We prepare the Contract of Sale and Section 32 (Vendor’s Statement) for the seller, tailored to the property and your instructions.
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$300
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Contract review
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We review the Contract of Sale and Section 32 for buyers (or sellers receiving a draft), flag risks, and explain what it means for you in plain English.
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$49
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Surcharge for Contract review over 500 pages |
Extra review time for unusually large document packs (for example, extensive plans, reports or annexures).
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$299
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Sell conveyancing fixed professional fees
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For sellers: start-to-finish conveyancing from listing to settlement, including drafting, negotiations and settlement coordination. Government/third-party costs are additional.
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$1600
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Buy conveyancing fixed professional fees
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For buyers: start-to-finish conveyancing from offer to settlement, including contract advice, conditions, title checks and settlement coordination. Government/third-party costs are additional.
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$1600
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Termination fee for conveyancing
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If you end the matter after we’ve started, this covers the work completed and file closure steps to date.
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$149
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Settlement under 21 days
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Fast-track fee where the contract requires an accelerated settlement (21 days or less) and we must prioritise your file to meet the date.
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$49
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Settlement under 14 days
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Ultra-fast-track fee for very short settlements (14 days or less) requiring urgent work and coordination.
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$149
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Surcharge on properties over $5m
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Additional complexity, risk management and stakeholder coordination for high-value transactions.
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$299
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Subsequent settlement date change requests (after first change which is free)
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Covers the extra work to renegotiate and re-book settlement each additional time.
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$149
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Subsequent finance extension requests (after first change which is free)
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Covers additional requests to extend finance approval dates and re-issue correspondence.
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$149
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Unreasonable postponement due to your or your lender
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Charged where a late change or delay requires us to stand down and re-arrange settlement after it’s already booked.
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$249
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Deed of variation to contract
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We draft a deed to change agreed terms after signing (for example, dates, special conditions or inclusions).
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$349
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License agreement drafting
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We draft an agreement allowing early occupation or access (for example, moving in before settlement), setting out timing, fees and responsibilities.
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$349
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License agreement review
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We review and advise on a licence agreement provided by the other side and propose any changes needed to protect you.
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$349
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Client rework due to incorrect disclosure
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Where incorrect or incomplete information you supplied requires us to correct and re-issue documents.
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$199
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Survivorship application or transmission application (excluding government costs)
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We prepare and lodge the application to update the title after an owner has passed away or to transmit to a legal personal representative.
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$299
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Preparation of a statutory declaration for a client
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We draft and arrange execution of a statutory declaration you need for the transaction (for example, lost documents or identity matters). |
$199
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Prepare an Owner's Corporation certificate in lieu of an Owners Corporation Manager
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If there’s no manager, we compile the certificate from available records to meet disclosure requirements.
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$249
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Preparation of purchaser's caveat
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We prepare and lodge a caveat to protect a buyer’s interest on title until settlement is completed.
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$249
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Withdrawal caveat - debt recovery
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We prepare and lodge the necessary withdrawal where a caveat relates to a debt and must be removed.
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$399
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Application to replace lost paper title
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We prepare and lodge the application to replace a missing paper Certificate of Title (if applicable).
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$599
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Issuing a notice of default
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We draft and serve a formal notice when the other party breaches the contract, setting out what must be fixed and by when.
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$699
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Receiving and reviewing a notice of default
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We review a notice served on you, advise on your options and prepare any necessary response.
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$349
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Trust account to AU EFT
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We transfer cleared trust funds to your nominated Australian bank account.
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$49
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Trust account to international EFT
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We transfer cleared trust funds to an overseas account, including the extra checks and processing required.
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$99
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Using our Trust account after settlement
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We hold and disburse funds after settlement (for example, to handle adjustments or agreed post-settlement payments).
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$199
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Paper settlements (excluding settlement agent and lodging fees)
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When electronic settlement isn’t possible, we arrange and attend a manual (paper) settlement.
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$649
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VOI in person
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Face-to-face Verification of Identity for each person we must identify to meet compliance requirements.
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$199 per person
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Printing cost where hardcopy contracts are requested (postage excluded)
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Printing and preparing physical copies where requested.
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$19 per copy
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“This isn’t just paperwork. It’s your future. That’s why we move fast when it matters most, explain every step in plain English, and always remember what’s really at stake, your first home, your next chapter, your dream.”
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Fixed-fee conveyancing: $1,600 incl. GST
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