How much does conveyancing cost in Victoria?
Victorian conveyancing typically costs $900-$2,200 in legal fees on a standard residential purchase, plus $350-$700 in disbursements. Licensed conveyancers (regulated under the Conveyancers Act 2006 (VIC)) usually charge $900-$1,500. Solicitors charge $1,400-$2,200. Section 32 vendor statement review under the Sale of Land Act 1962 (VIC) is the core Victorian-specific task.
Victorian legal fee ranges
Licensed conveyancers in Victoria: $900-$1,500 fixed fee typical. Solicitors: $1,400-$2,200. The Conveyancers Act 2006 (VIC) regulates licensed conveyancers. Both can handle a standard residential purchase, but only solicitors can give advice outside the conveyance itself (tax, trust structuring, family law implications).
Land Use Victoria disbursements
Transfer of Land registration — around $1,517 on a $1m purchase (sliding scale), $95 base for smaller transactions. Title search around $16. Section 32 disclosures (council, water, drainage certificates) — typically $180-$350 total. Owners corporation certificate if strata — around $155. Total disbursements $350-$700.
Section 32 and contract review
Every Victorian sale requires a Section 32 vendor statement under the Sale of Land Act 1962 (VIC). Reviewing this is the core Victorian conveyancing task. Missing or defective disclosure gives the purchaser a right to rescind up to settlement. A good Victorian conveyancer will not quote without seeing the Section 32.
How I help Victorian conveyancers
I review Section 32 vendor statements in under 60 seconds, flag missing disclosures against the Sale of Land Act 1962 (VIC) requirements, and produce a structured purchaser advice memo. For Victorian conveyancers running 10+ matters at a time, this is a material productivity uplift.
Common issues
- Off-the-plan purchases in Victoria attract reduced stamp duty — ensure the conveyancer applies it
- Owners corporation disputes can surface during review — budget for follow-up
- Foreign purchaser additional duty under the Duties Act 2000 (VIC) is 8% — a major cost to flag early
Try Quillio on a real matter.
The fastest way to know if Quillio fits your practice is to use it on your own work. The free trial requires no credit card and no sales call.
Start your free trial