A home is the biggest purchase most people ever make — and once you sign, you’re committed. Before you do, have a qualified Victorian lawyer read your Contract of Sale and Section 32, explain the terms in plain English, and flag anything unfavourable or unusual. $275, paid up front. Not credited, not conditional, not refunded if you proceed — which is the point. We are paid the same whether you buy the property or walk away from it, so the advice you get is the advice we would give ourselves.
What we check
The Section 32
Title, zoning, owners-corporation, rates and charges, easements, and any notices or orders on the property — the disclosures that matter.
The contract terms
Special conditions, deposit and finance clauses, cooling-off, settlement period and adjustments — and anything drafted in the vendor’s favour.
The red flags
Unusual conditions, missing information, building/planning issues, and risks that could cost you later — explained clearly, before you commit.
How it works
- Book & pay $275. Pick a time that suits — everything’s online, no office visit.
- Send us the contract & Section 32. Upload them securely; we review before your call.
- A lawyer reads it properly. Not a checklist and not a clock — your contract and Section 32 read end to end, then we walk you through the terms, the risks and what to do next by video or phone.
- Decide with your eyes open. Sign knowing exactly what you are signing — or don’t. We will tell you plainly if we think you should walk away, because nothing about our fee depends on you buying.
Don’t sign your biggest purchase blind
A qualified Victorian lawyer reads your contract and tells you the truth about it — $275. On a purchase worth hundreds of thousands, that is a small price for knowing what you are committing to.
Frequently asked questions
Can a conveyancer review my contract of sale?
A licensed conveyancer can handle the conveyance but cannot give legal advice on the contract itself. A law firm can advise on whether terms are fair, what clauses mean and what to negotiate. ORLA Settle is a law firm, so our contract review includes that legal advice.
How much is a contract review?
ORLA Settle charges $275 for a Contract of Sale and Section 32 review by a qualified Victorian lawyer, fully online. It is a standalone fee, paid up front, and it is not credited against anything — our advice does not depend on you going ahead.
What does the lawyer check?
Your Section 32 Vendor’s Statement (title, zoning, owners-corporation, rates, easements, notices) and the Contract of Sale (special conditions, deposit and finance clauses, cooling-off, settlement terms) — and flags anything unfavourable, unusual or risky.
How quickly can you review my contract?
Usually within 24–48 hours, and often faster if you’re at auction or on a deadline — call us and we’ll do our best to fit you in before you sign.
Do I get the $275 back if I use you for the conveyancing?
No, and that is deliberate. If the fee depended on you proceeding, we would have a financial interest in telling you to proceed. You are paying for an independent opinion on whether this contract is worth signing — including, when it is the right answer, that it is not.