About Us

A conveyancing Company in Melbourne, Victoria which takes care of all the hassles of buying or selling a property, we are efficient, easy to deal with and well structured. All our Conveyancers at the Melbourne Conveyancing Group hold the highest level of Education and Licensing and will be able to provide you with Legal Advice in relation to residential and commercial property transactions. We have a genuine caring, thorough and timely approach to all clients’ matters. All clients receive the same high level of professional service, whether they be large corporations or individuals purchasing a new home for their family or making a property investment for their future. At Melbourne Conveyancing Group, those who deal with your matter are very experienced in property transactions If it is inconvenient for you to attend our office, one of our team members will come to you. Most matters can be transacted by emails and telephone calls. Our prices are based on a fixed fee and are very competitive. We are fully covered by professional indemnity insurance giving you peace of mind You will receive a stress free, smooth transaction from start to finish.

BUYING in Melbourne, Victoria

Whether it is your first, second or third time, buying a property is a very important and significant decision to make and can sometimes be a complex process. We ensure that you understand the entire process of buying a property and keep you informed throughout the process.

What we will do:

Review your Contract on your behalf prior to execution Draft or proof any documents required Offer advice on First Home Owners Grant Assist your Real Estate Agent in finalising the contract

What you need to do:

Provide your contract to us for review After contract execution and the documents are exchanged

What we will do:

Continue to provide critical event updates when appropriate Available to answer any questions you may have during this time Provide you with full details on all aspects of the sale you need to be aware of Carry out all standard searches for the property Advise you of any additional searches that are appropriate to your property Calculate stamp duty to be paid (as per Government requirements) Confirm all items included in the sale of the property Preparing settlement figures and ensuring proper adjustments are made in relation to council fees, water rates and strata levies Arrange settlement details with the seller’s Conveyancer Advise you of settlement time and location details of settlement once confirmed

What you need to do:

Read the correspondence that we prepare for you. It is specifically tailored to your contract and will help you understand the process. Complete the necessary instructions and other relevant paperwork we send to you and return to our office at your earliest convenience. Advise us if you require us to conduct any additional and optional searches Arrange building and pest inspection reports for your property Pre-settlement inspection of the property (optional) Arrange insurance cover for the property Confirm finance approval for your purchase

Settlement

What we will do:

Confirm and advise you of the full settlement amount to be paid, complete with stamp duty A Settlement Agent will arrange and attend the settlement meeting on your behalf Personally advise you when the property is officially in your name Officially confirm settlement in writing Arrange for keys and any security devices to be delivered to your Agent

What you need to do:

Arrange removals, disconnection and reconnection of utilities and change your address where appropriate Move into your new home/rent out. Building Report: If you are purchasing a dwelling then it is important to know that the building is structurally sound. You should expect that any building that is not brand new will have some minor defects. A building report will show these matters and most importantly advise on any structural problems that may not be obvious to the untrained eye. Pest Report: A pest report will report on any structural pests that may be present or advice on any pest activity affecting the property, past or present. The report is for the activity of structural pests, it will not normally advice on the presence of cockroaches, mice etc. Finance: It is important to ensure that finance is approved before Contracts are exchanged, even if there is a long settlement period, to avoid the risk of defaulting and losing the deposit and perhaps being sued for damages.

SELLING in Melbourne, Victoria

Selling your property is not as simple as handing over the keys and receiving a payment. Navigating the legal side of property sales is a complicated process and requires the legal eye of a professional Conveyancer. If you are selling your property you will need a Contract of Sale & Section 32 Vendor Statement to provide to any prospective purchaser. We will prepare your documents as a priority and email them to your agent so they can sell your property faster.

What we will do:

Review your Contract and Section 32 on your behalf prior to execution Draft or proof any documents required Be available to provide any advice or guidance required in relation to the contract Assist your Real Estate Agent in finalising the contract

What you need to do:

Provide your contract to us for review After contract execution and the documents are exchanged

What we will do:

Continue to provide critical event updates when appropriate Available to answer any questions you may have during this time Provide you with full details on all aspects of the sale you need to be aware of Confirm all items included in the sale of the property Arrange settlement details with the buyers Conveyancer Advise you of settlement time and location details of settlement once confirmed The purchaser’s Conveyancer will draft a Settlement Statement which adjusts on council rates, water/sewer access rates, water usage, strata levies and anything relevant to the property. We will then check and approve the statement and will provide cheque directions to the purchaser’s Conveyancer which will include a council or strata cheque and a cheque for your discharging mortgagee. The outcome is that each party only pays for rates and levies for when they own the property.

What you need to do:

Read the correspondence that we prepare for you. It is specifically tailored to your contract and will help you understand the process. Complete the necessary instructions and other relevant paperwork we send to you and return to our office at your earliest convenience. Deliver all keys/remotes etc to the agent – or discuss with conveyancer where they will be made available.

Settlement

What we will do:

Discuss settlement figures with you We will arrange and attend the settlement meeting on your behalf Personally advise you when settlement has occurred Officially confirm settlement in writing together with all relevant paperwork.

What you need to do:

Arrange removals, disconnection and reconnection of utilities and change your address where appropriate

TITLE TRANSFERS BETWEEN RELATIVES

The following kinds of transactions are considered related party transfers: between spouses or domestic partners deceased estates (transfer to a surviving spouse, executor or beneficiary of the will) between siblings, parents, children and grandparents all other transfers of title where the parties are in some way associated.

PROPERTY DEVELOPER SERVICES

Contract and Section 32 preparation Settlement documentation and attendances Subdivision applications and lodgements.