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How long does conveyancing take in Victoria?

Most Victorian property settlements happen 30–90 days after the contract, depending on what’s agreed. Here’s what drives the timeline and what can hold it up.

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Property & conveyancing

In Victoria, the settlement period is set in the contract — commonly 30, 60 or 90 days after the contract is signed. The conveyancing work happens across that period.

What happens in that time

Contract and Section 32 review, finance approval, searches, adjustments of rates and outgoings, and preparing for settlement. Each step has to line up.

What can delay it

Finance not being approved in time, issues found in searches or the Section 32, or problems on the other side. Building and pest or special conditions can also affect timing.

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Common questions

Good to know

How long is a typical settlement?

Commonly 30, 60 or 90 days after the contract — the period is set in the contract itself.

What can delay settlement?

Finance not approved in time, issues in searches or the Section 32, or problems on the other side. Special conditions can affect timing too.

General information only — for advice about your situation, see more guides or book a consult with ORLA Legal.

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