Don’t Sign a Contract You Haven’t Had Checked
Property contracts in Victoria are not standardised the way many buyers assume. Vendors and their lawyers can, and do, insert special conditions that shift risk onto you. A Section 32 Vendor Statement might look thorough but be missing critical disclosures. By the time you discover the problem, you may already be locked in.
That is why we offer a genuinely free contract and Section 32 review to buyers right across Victoria. Send us what the agent has given you and within 24 hours we will tell you exactly what you are signing up for, in language that actually makes sense. All we ask in return is that, if you go ahead and buy the property, you let us handle the conveyancing for your purchase.
Why Having Your Contract Reviewed Matters
Many Victorian property buyers sign contracts they don't fully understand, and discover the problem only after the cooling-off period has passed. Contracts in Victoria are not standardised. Vendors' lawyers routinely insert special conditions: settlement dates that don't suit your finance timeline, clauses that limit your right to inspect before settlement, or sunset clause wording on off-the-plan purchases that can leave you exposed.
A Section 32 Vendor Statement can look thorough and still be missing material disclosures: unregistered encumbrances, building permits for work that was never inspected, or owners corporation obligations the vendor hasn't declared. Without expert eyes on both documents before you sign, you're accepting risk that's invisible to you.
That's why we offer this review free of charge, with no obligation. We'd rather you walk away from a bad deal than lock you into a conveyancing engagement on a property that was never right for you.
Why Buyers Use Our Free Review Service
24-Hour Turnaround*
Found a property over the weekend? Or heading to auction? Send us the contract and we'll have written feedback back within one business day, usually sooner. If you're under real time pressure, let us know and we'll treat it as urgent. Same-day turnaround is available on request.
No Limit on Reviews
Still shopping around? Send us as many contracts as you like. There is no cap and no extra cost. We just ask that you engage us as your conveyancer when you find the one.
A Real Phone Call
After we send the report, we jump on the phone and walk you through it in plain English, and answer any questions you have.
Negotiation Pointers
If something in the contract should be changed, removed, or pushed back on, we tell you exactly what to ask the agent for.
What We Look At
A property review is not just a quick scan of the front page. We work through both documents the way an experienced Melbourne conveyancer would if it were their own purchase, flagging anything that should be questioned, changed, or simply understood before you sign. For first-home buyers, we also point out where you may be eligible for stamp duty concessions.
Contract of Sale Check
- Special conditions and any clauses weighted in the vendor’s favour
- Cooling-off rights and how they apply to your purchase
- Deposit, settlement date and finance condition wording
- Risks, red flags and anything we would push back on
Section 32 Vendor Statement Check
- Title, plan of subdivision, easements and covenants
- Council and water rates, owners corporation fees and outgoings
- Zoning, planning overlays and any building permits issued in the last 7 years
- Notices, orders and anything that could affect your future plans for the property
How You’ll Get the Findings
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Send Us the Documents
Start your free review and send the contract and Section 32 through to Conveyancing Professionals. You’ll get confirmation of receipt straight away.
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Written Summary in 24 Hours*
A clear, plain-English report covering key terms, anything we are concerned about, and what we would push back on. No legal jargon, no templates.
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A Real Phone Call
One of our conveyancers calls you to walk through the report, answer questions, and tell you exactly how to word anything that needs to go back to the agent.
Properties We Review
Residential
Houses, units, townhouses, apartments, off-the-plan purchases and first home buys.
Commercial & Industrial
Retail premises, offices, warehouses, factories and development sites.
Specialised Property
Vacant land, rural blocks, car spaces, mixed-use buildings and unusual title arrangements.
Reviewed by Real Conveyancers
Your contract is read line-by-line by the same PEXA-certified Melbourne team who would handle your settlement.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the contract review really free?
Yes, completely free. We offer it because most of our work comes from referrals and repeat clients, and we would rather earn your trust upfront. All we ask is that, if you go ahead and buy the property, you let us handle the conveyancing for you.
How quickly will I hear back?
Within 24 hours of receiving the contract and Section 32, Monday to Friday. Documents sent over the weekend or on a public holiday will be reviewed the next business day. If you are bidding at an auction or under time pressure, let us know and we will prioritise it.
Can you review more than one contract for me?
Absolutely. Buyers often send us several contracts before they find the right property. There is no cap and no fee.
What do you actually send back?
A written summary highlighting the key terms, anything we are concerned about, and what (if anything) we would negotiate. We then call you to talk it through.
Do I have to be in Melbourne?
No. We look after clients right across Victoria. Everything is done by email and phone, so your location is not an issue.
Can you do a same-day or urgent review?
Yes. If you are bidding at auction, your offer has been accepted subject to contract, or you are under any kind of time pressure, tell us when you send the documents and we will prioritise it. Same-day turnaround is available on request. We have completed reviews in under three hours for buyers who needed it.
What if I decide not to go ahead with the purchase?
That's completely fine. The review is free with no obligation to proceed. We understand that a contract review sometimes reveals a problem that changes your mind, and that is exactly the outcome we are there for. You won't be charged anything and there is no awkwardness about it.
Still have questions? Start your free review and we’ll answer them in the review, or call (03) 9689 4833.
*Our 24-hour turnaround applies to business days (Mon–Fri). Contracts received over the weekend or on public holidays are reviewed the next business day.