There's no law that says you must engage a lawyer to buy property in Victoria — but the contract and the Section 32 vendor statement are binding legal documents, and once you sign, you're committed. A lawyer or licensed conveyancer reviews those documents before you sign, so you understand exactly what you're buying.
Good conveyancing catches the things that cost buyers dearly: easements and covenants, owners-corporation issues, planning overlays, unusual special conditions, and errors in the title or adjustments. Your lawyer then manages searches, liaises with your lender, and handles settlement so the transfer completes correctly.
At Waters & Co. we act for buyers across Epping and Melbourne's north with a clear fixed fee — get your contract reviewed before you sign.
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