Latest Conveyancing & Property Law Information

New Land Tax Rates Apply in Victoria from 1 January 2026 Land tax in Victoria is an annual state-based tax assessed on the total taxable value of land you own in Victoria, excluding exempt land such as your principal place of residence. It commonly applies to investment properties, commercial properties, holiday homes and vacant land.

What Are Conveyancing Fees? Conveyancing fees are the legal fee you pay a conveyancer to ensure the property you’re buying or selling is transferred correctly and lawfully. Additionally, conveyancers will itemise costs for disbursements. These are the necessary out-of-pocket expenses such as property certificates and title search fees. Disbursements are separate from the conveyancer’s fee

What Is A Section 32 Vendor Statement? Referred to as a Vendor’s Statement, a Section 32 document is a compulsory disclosure of information that may impact the land’s value in a property transaction. It’s name is derived from the corresponding section in the Sale of Land Act 1962 (VIC). According to Sale of Land Act