Selling Property in Melbourne? Understand the Process Before You List

Clear, step-by-step conveyancing guidance for sellers. We handle the legal complexity so you can focus on your sale.

Selling Your Property? Understand the Conveyancing Process

Selling property in Melbourne or anywhere across Victoria involves legal preparation, contract management and settlement coordination. This guide explains what sellers should expect from preparing the contract through to settlement day.

Contract Preparation

We prepare and review your Contract of Sale and Section 32 before listing.

Legal Compliance

Ensure all disclosure requirements are met to protect you from future claims.

Smooth Settlement

We coordinate with all parties to ensure a stress-free settlement day.

How Conveyancing Works When You're Selling

When selling property, your conveyancer manages the legal process of preparing the contract and transferring ownership to the buyer.

Step-by-Step Selling Process

Here’s what happens from preparing your contract through to settlement and beyond.

1Step 1: Preparing the Contract and Section 32

The Contract of Sale and Section 32 Vendor Statement must be prepared before your property is listed. This includes details about the title, rates, easements, and owners corporation. These documents must be accurate before any buyer signs.

Once a buyer signs the contract, the deposit is paid and contract conditions begin. This includes finance approval deadlines, building inspections, and settlement dates. Your conveyancer monitors all timelines on your behalf.

During this period, we respond to buyer enquiries, coordinate with your lender for mortgage discharge, review any special conditions, and ensure full legal compliance throughout.

Before settlement, we obtain payout figures from your lender, adjust rates and outgoings between you and the buyer, and confirm the final settlement figures are accurate.

On settlement day, buyer funds are received, your mortgage is discharged, ownership officially transfers, and your agent releases the deposit. Settlement is conducted electronically via PEXA.

After settlement, sale proceeds are disbursed to you, your mortgage is finalised, the transfer of ownership is registered with Land Use Victoria, and we provide you with confirmation that everything is complete.

What Haitch Conveyancing Does for Sellers

We take the stress out of selling property. Here’s what you get when you work with us:

Who Does What During the Selling Process

A clear breakdown of responsibilities when selling property.

Stage

Haitch

You

Bank

Prepare Contract & Section 32

Provide property details

Monitor contract dates

Maintain property condition

Arrange finance

Calculate adjustments

Provide payout authority

Provide funds

Attend settlement

Complete purchase

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the selling conveyancing process.
When should I engage a conveyancer when selling?

Before listing your property so the Contract of Sale and Section 32 can be prepared correctly. This ensures you’re legally compliant from day one.

Your conveyancer will advise on issuing notices and enforcing your contractual rights under Victorian law. We’ll guide you through the process and protect your interests.

The conveyancing process typically runs from when the contract is signed until settlement, which is usually 30 to 90 days, depending on what’s agreed in the contract. Your conveyancer manages everything during this period to ensure settlement occurs on time.

Yes. In Victoria, a Section 32 Vendor Statement is legally required before a buyer signs the Contract of Sale. It discloses key information about the property such as title details, zoning, rates, and any restrictions. Without it, the buyer may have the right to withdraw from the contract.

On settlement day, ownership of the property is legally transferred to the buyer. Your conveyancer coordinates with the buyer’s representative and your bank to:

  • Finalise financial adjustments
  • Discharge your mortgage (if applicable)
  • Transfer the title
  • Ensure sale proceeds are released to you

Speak With Our Team Before Listing Your Property

Selling in Melbourne or anywhere across Victoria? Request a quote or contact our team to prepare your contract.

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