Clear, practical support for buying, selling and transferring property across Victoria.
Hendersons Legal are experienced conveyancing lawyers based in Melbourne’s CBD, acting for clients across Victoria. We have been in private practice since 2001, and in that time our team has completed thousands of property transactions for buyers, sellers, investors, families, developers, businesses and government organisations. Because you work with qualified property lawyers rather than licensed conveyancers alone, you have proper legal advice on hand at every stage.
Buying, selling or transferring property is an important step, and we are here to make it a straightforward one. Whether it is your first home, an investment property, a commercial premises or a transfer within your family, we guide you through the process with care and keep you informed from the first contract to final settlement.
Our Conveyancing Services
We provide a full range of conveyancing and property law services for residential and commercial transactions across Melbourne and regional Victoria, including:
- Buying property, including contract and Section 32 reviews, searches and settlement (see our conveyancing for buyers page)
- Selling property, including Section 32 Vendor’s Statements and contracts of sale (see our conveyancing for sellers page)
- Property transfers between spouses, partners, family members and related parties
- Survivorship applications when a joint owner has passed away
- Transmission applications for executors and administrators of deceased estates
- Commercial conveyancing for offices, retail premises, factories and warehouses
- Off-the-plan purchases and sales, including advice on sunset clauses
- Subdivisions and land developments
- Lodging and withdrawal of caveats
- Lost title and replacement title applications
- First Home Owner Grant and stamp duty concession advice
Property Transfers, Survivorship and Transmission
Not every conveyancing matter is a sale. Sometimes you simply need to change who is recorded on the title, and we are glad to help you do that correctly.
A transfer of property moves ownership from one person or entity to another, for example adding a spouse to the title, arranging a transfer within your family, or moving a property into or out of a trust or self-managed super fund. Duty and tax can apply depending on the circumstances, and some transfers qualify for an exemption, so it is worth seeking advice before you sign.
A survivorship application is used when one owner of a jointly held property passes away. If the property was held as joint tenants, the surviving owner becomes the sole owner by law, and we apply to Land Use Victoria to remove the deceased person from the title. A transmission application is different: it registers the executor or administrator of a deceased estate on the title so the property can then be sold or transferred to the beneficiaries. These matters often arise at a difficult time, and we handle them with care and in plain language.
Commercial Conveyancing
Commercial property involves considerations that residential transactions do not, including GST treatment, whether a sale qualifies as a going concern, existing leases and tenancies, and more detailed due diligence. We act on the purchase and sale of offices, retail premises, factories, warehouses and development sites, and we work alongside your accountant or financial adviser so the structure and tax position are right from the outset.
Electronic Settlement Through PEXA
Property settlements in Victoria are conducted electronically through PEXA, the national digital settlement platform. The transfer of title, the discharge and registration of mortgages, and the movement of funds all take place in a secure online workspace, which means fewer errors, faster settlements and clear updates along the way. We manage the entire PEXA process on your behalf.
Why Choose Hendersons Legal
You have qualified property lawyers involved in your matter, fixed and transparent fees quoted before you commit, and a team that answers the phone when you need it. We have acted on straightforward home sales, complex estates, company and commercial transactions, family transfers and development projects since 2001, so whatever your situation, it is likely we have guided someone through something similar before. We are based in Melbourne’s CBD and act across Victoria, and your matter can be handled by phone, email and PEXA.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a conveyancing lawyer and a licensed conveyancer?
Both can handle a standard property transaction in Victoria. A conveyancing lawyer can also advise you and act if a legal issue arises during the matter, such as a contract dispute, a boundary question or a title defect, where a licensed conveyancer is not qualified to advise. For straightforward transactions either option works well. For anything more complex, having a qualified lawyer already involved can save you time and cost.
How much does conveyancing cost in Melbourne?
It depends on the type of property and the complexity of the transaction. We offer clear, upfront pricing with no hidden costs, including fixed-fee contract reviews, and we will provide an estimate for your full matter before you commit. Please call us on (03) 9629 2211 for a no-obligation quote.
What is a Section 32 Vendor’s Statement?
A Section 32 is a disclosure document the seller must give the buyer before the contract of sale is signed, as required by the Sale of Land Act 1962. It sets out title details, encumbrances, easements, planning and zoning information, rates, outgoings and any notices affecting the property. If it is incomplete or incorrect, the buyer may have grounds to end the contract, so it needs to be prepared with care.
What is a survivorship application?
When one owner of a property held as joint tenants passes away, the surviving owner becomes the sole owner by law. A survivorship application updates the title at Land Use Victoria to remove the deceased person’s name. We can prepare and lodge this on your behalf.
How It Works
Getting started is simple. Contact us by phone or fill out our online enquiry form with a few details about your property matter. We will confirm the scope of the work, provide a clear fee estimate, and get underway, keeping you informed at every stage through to settlement.
Contact Our Conveyancing Lawyers in Melbourne
If you are buying, selling or transferring a property in Victoria and would like clear, practical advice from an experienced conveyancing lawyer, we would be glad to help. Call (03) 9629 2211 or complete our online enquiry form today.
