Contract & Section 32 Reviews in Balwyn

Buying a property in Balwyn, Boroondara or Melbourne's Inner East?

Grice Legal has been based in Balwyn since 1974. We assist buyers purchasing homes, apartments and investment properties throughout Balwyn, Balwyn North, Camberwell, Canterbury, Kew, Surrey Hills, Hawthorn, Mont Albert, Box Hill and Melbourne's Inner Eastern suburbs.

Property contracts can raise issues that are easy to overlook before signing — from easements, covenants and owners corporation matters to planning restrictions, settlement requirements and special conditions.

Having the contract reviewed before you sign gives you an opportunity to understand those issues, ask questions and, where appropriate, negotiate changes before becoming legally committed.

Fixed fee from $400 + GST

Your review includes:

  • review of the Contract of Sale and Section 32;

  • written advice identifying important issues and risks; and

  • a telephone consultation of up to 20 minutes to discuss our advice and your questions.

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Buying at auction? Send us the contract as early as possible before auction day.

Depending on the property and contract, our review may identify issues relating to:

  • title particulars and ownership;

  • easements, covenants and restrictions;

  • planning and zoning information;

  • owners corporation matters;

  • building permits and notices;

  • settlement dates and requirements;

  • finance conditions;

  • special conditions;

  • penalty interest and default provisions;

  • GST and the margin scheme;

  • adjustments at settlement;

  • fixtures and goods included in the sale;

  • off-the-plan provisions, where applicable; and

  • other matters that may affect your proposed purchase.

What we look for in a Contract & Section 32 Review

Our role is not simply to tell you what the contract says. We explain the issues that matter so you can make an informed decision before you buy.

Buying at Auction in Balwyn or Melbourne’s Inner East?

If you are considering bidding at auction, have the Contract of Sale and Section 32 reviewed before auction day.

Auction contracts are generally unconditional once the property is knocked down to the successful bidder. A pre-auction review gives you an opportunity to identify potential issues and seek advice before you become legally committed to the purchase.

Buying an Investment Property?

Investment property purchases can involve additional considerations, including ownership structures, land tax, GST, leasing arrangements, and how the property is intended to be held.

If you are purchasing through a company, family trust, unit trust, or self-managed superannuation fund, let us know before you sign the contract so we can consider the proposed purchaser and structure before you commit.

What Happens After the Contract Review?

If you decide to proceed with the purchase, Grice Legal can also act for you throughout the conveyancing process — from signing the contract through to settlement.

Our property team can assist with contract negotiations, finance conditions, searches, adjustments, electronic settlement through PEXA, and transferring the property into your name.

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Ready to Have Your Contract Reviewed?

Complete the form below and send us the Contract of Sale and Section 32, and we'll let you know the next steps.

Your Questions, Answered

  • Yes. Ideally, obtain legal advice before signing a Contract of Sale or making an unconditional offer so that you understand the terms of the contract and any issues disclosed in the Section 32.

  • Yes. If you intend to bid at auction, the contract should ideally be reviewed before auction day because the successful bidder will generally be required to sign an unconditional contract immediately after the auction.

  • Our standard pre-purchase Contract of Sale and Section 32 review starts from $400 + GST and includes written advice and a telephone consultation of up to 20 minutes.

  • Contact us as early as possible, particularly if you are considering an auction or have been given a deadline for making an offer. We will let you know whether we can complete the review within your required timeframe.

  • A Section 32 Vendor Statement is a disclosure document provided by the seller before a purchaser signs a Contract of Sale in Victoria. It contains information about matters including title, planning, rates, services and other matters affecting the property.

  • Yes. If you proceed with the purchase, our property and conveyancing team can act for you through to settlement.