How long does conveyancing take in Victoria?

In Victoria, the length of a conveyance is driven by the settlement period written into the Contract of Sale — most commonly 30, 60 or 90 days from the day the contract goes unconditional. The legal work (reviewing the Section 32 statement, contract, searches, adjustments and preparing for settlement) runs alongside that period.

A straightforward purchase or sale usually completes comfortably within the contract's settlement window. Delays tend to come from finance approval, building and pest issues, or problems found in the title or Section 32 — which is exactly why having your contract reviewed before you sign matters.

At Waters & Co. we handle the full process — contract and Section 32 review, searches, adjustments, and settlement — with a fixed fee agreed up front, so you know the cost and the timeline before we start.