Craigieburn and Sunbury conveyancer — fixed-fee conveyancing with a senior lawyer who actually reads your contract and Section 32

In this guide(9 sections)

Many purchases around Craigieburn, Mickleham, Kalkallo and Donnybrook are new land or house-and-land packages, while Sunbury adds older homes and rural-residential blocks. Between the contract, the Section 32 and a settlement date that may depend on a title that doesn't exist yet, it's easy to feel out of your depth — and that's exactly what we're here for. The good news: you don't need a local office, and you don't have to work it out alone. We do the careful legal work, explain everything in plain English, and keep you informed the whole way, so you can focus on the move rather than the fine print.

At a glance — conveyancing in Craigieburn, Sunbury and the City of Hume

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Do I need a local conveyancer in Craigieburn or Sunbury?

No — conveyancing in Victoria works the same way statewide and is done electronically, so a Melbourne-based lawyer can handle a Craigieburn or Sunbury purchase or sale just as well as a local one. Contracts and Section 32 statements are exchanged by email, documents are signed electronically, searches are ordered online, and settlement happens through PEXA on the agreed day without anyone attending in person. What really matters is that the person handling your matter actually reads the contract and Section 32 and explains them to you — and at Fogarty Oliver Rothschild, that's Elisa, every time.

The first 30 minutes are free, with no obligation. Book a free consultation → · or speak to Eliana, our assistant, any time on 03 4328 5084 — she'll get your matter to Elisa quickly.

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What's the property market like in Craigieburn, Sunbury and surrounds?

The City of Hume covers two quite different kinds of property. Craigieburn, Roxburgh Park and Greenvale are established suburbs with family homes and townhouses, while Mickleham, Kalkallo and Donnybrook are growth areas where much of what's for sale is land in new estates, house-and-land packages and lots sold before the title has been issued. Sunbury, further west, is an established town with older homes close to the centre, newer estates on its edges, and rural-residential lots on the surrounding land.

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What should I check before buying in Craigieburn or Sunbury?

Every purchase is different, but these are the things we look at most closely for properties in the City of Hume:

Registered or unregistered title. If you're buying a lot in a new Mickleham, Kalkallo or Donnybrook estate, the land often doesn't have its own title yet — the developer's plan of subdivision still has to be registered. We check the sunset date, what happens if registration is delayed, and whether the developer can end the contract or change the lot.

House-and-land packages. A package usually means two contracts — one for the land with the developer and one with the builder. We check that the deposit, finance, settlement and construction timings line up.

Estate design guidelines and covenants. New estates commonly come with restrictive covenants or design guidelines covering facades, fencing, landscaping and how long you have to build, and some require the developer's design approval first. We explain what you're agreeing to and how long the restrictions last.

Sunbury older homes and rural-residential lots. For older homes we check what the Section 32 discloses about building permits for extensions and outbuildings. For larger lots we look at the zoning, any bushfire or environmental overlays, easements, and whether the property is on sewer or relies on a septic system.

Not sure what's in your contract? That's exactly what the free contract review is for. Send it through →

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What goes wrong without a proper contract review?

Most problems we see could have been caught before signing. A few common ones:

• The special levy nobody mentioned. An owners corporation has already voted for major repairs, and the new owner inherits a large bill. It's usually visible in the owners corporation certificate — if someone reads it.
• The land that wasn't ready. A buyer signs for a lot in a new estate expecting to build next year, but the plan of subdivision isn't registered and the sunset date gives the developer room to delay — or end the contract.
• The extension without a permit. Building work done without a permit, or owner-builder work without the right paperwork, becomes the buyer's problem after settlement.
• The planning overlay that changed the plan. A bushfire, heritage or vegetation overlay limits the renovation or extension the buyer had in mind.

None of these mean you shouldn't buy. They mean you should know before you sign.

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What if I'm selling in Craigieburn or Sunbury?

If you're selling, the Section 32 vendor statement has to be right before your property goes to market — if something is missing or wrong, a buyer may be able to end the contract. We prepare the Section 32 and contract, order the searches and certificates, and work with your agent so the campaign isn't held up.

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What happens when you call us about a Craigieburn or Sunbury property?

The first 30 minutes are free. Here's how it actually works:

1. You call or send an enquiry through the contact form or email. Your details and a brief outline of the matter come straight to Elisa.
2. Elisa returns your call personally — usually the same day.
3. The free 30-minute consultation covers what you're buying or selling, where you're up to, what's worrying you, and anything urgent (an estate deposit due, a cooling-off period running, a land and build contract about to be signed).
4. A free first review of the contract and Section 32 if you're buying — ideally before you sign or bid.
5. Your fixed fee in writing before any work begins.
6. We handle the rest — the lender, the other side, searches, PEXA and settlement — and you'll always know where things are up to.

Book a free 30-minute consultation → · or speak to Eliana, our assistant, any time on 03 4328 5084 — she'll get your matter to Elisa quickly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does conveyancing cost in Craigieburn and Sunbury?

Our conveyancing fee is $660–$990 fixed, depending on the work involved, confirmed in writing after a free 30-minute consultation and before any work starts. Searches and certificates are charged at cost with no markup, and stamp duty is paid separately to the State Revenue Office.

I've bought land in a Mickleham or Kalkallo estate. When will I settle?

Usually not until the developer's plan of subdivision is registered and your lot has its own title. The sunset date sets how long the developer has before the contract can be ended. We check it before you sign and keep an eye on registration for you.

What is a sunset date?

It's the date in an off-the-plan or unregistered land contract by which the title must be issued. If it isn't, the contract may be ended. In Victoria, a developer generally can't end a residential off-the-plan contract under a sunset clause without your written consent or a court order, but the details matter — so we read the clause with you.

Can you review my contract before I sign?

Yes. Send us the contract and Section 32 and Elisa will do a free first review, so you know about anything concerning before you commit. For land and build packages, send both contracts together.

Will I deal with a paralegal or the lawyer?

The lawyer. Elisa Rothschild BA/LLB reviews your contract and Section 32 herself and is your point of contact from the first call to settlement.

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Ready to discuss your Craigieburn or Sunbury property?

The first 30 minutes are free, and Elisa will review your contract and Section 32 for free before you sign.

📞 Call 03 4328 5084

📧 info@fogartyoliverandrothschild.com.au

🌐 Book a free 30-minute consultation online →

📍 84 Chapel Street, St Kilda VIC 3182 — serving Craigieburn, Sunbury, Greenvale, Mickleham, Kalkallo, Roxburgh Park and Donnybrook by phone, email and video.

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm. After-hours for auction weeks.

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