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Section 32 vendor statement

Specialist legal help for all your Section 32 needs

The Section 32 vendor’s statement is a critical written inspection report that property owners must provide to buyers. Our seasoned Melbourne property lawyers will guarantee your Section 32 is accurately and completely filled. Get in touch to schedule an initial consultation at our Richmond office.

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  • Enjoy peace of mind
    Failure to provide or accurately complete your Section 32 statement is a criminal offence that can incur statutory warnings and fines. Trust our legal team to get the job done right.
  • Save both time and money
    Correctly completing a Section 32 statement can be a taxing process. Leave it to our experienced professionals to ensure your paperwork is comprehensively completed.
  • Asset security
    There’s a great deal at stake with your residential or commercial property purchase. Your dedicated legal representative will ensure your property is entirely legally secure until the transfer is finalised.

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AANDI's specialist conveyancing lawyers are available to help you with all of your questions about Section 32s.

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Our straightforward, expeditious process

Communication conversation
1

Inform us of your intention to buy or sell a property.

Document
2

We help you create a Section 32 statement or assess a provided one.

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3

We can negotiate terms to protect your interests.

Official document
4

We issue a final settlement document.

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Our straightforward, expeditious process

Communication conversation
1

Inform us of your intention to buy or sell a property.

Document
2

We help you create a Section 32 statement or assess a provided one.

Handshake
3

We can negotiate terms to protect your interests.

Official document
4

We issue a final settlement document.

Our straightforward, expeditious process

Communication conversation
1

Inform us of your intention to buy or sell a property.

Document
2

We help you create a Section 32 statement or assess a provided one.

Handshake
3

We can negotiate terms to protect your interests.

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Backed by decades of invaluable experience and proven success, AANDI’s dedicated conveyancing team is prepared to help you with all property matters. Whether you are buying or selling property in Victoria, you can rely on our lawyers to guide you to a satisfying settlement.

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Your questions answered

What is a Section 32?

A Section 32 (also called a vendor statement) is the formal legal disclosure from the seller to the buyer. The title of the document refers to section 32 of the Sale of Land Act 1962.

The Section 32 statement contains all required information that affects a property and how it is used, such as annual rates expenses, property charges, building notices, and so on. The purpose of a Section 32 is for a buyer to have access to all relevant information that may impact their decision to acquire the property.

A Section 32 is a complicated legal document and, whether you're a buyer or seller, AANDI Lawyers recommends you approach one of our conveyancing experts for help.

Why does the Section 32 matter for the seller?

The Section 32 is a legal requirement. If you don't provide it, the buyer may be able to walk away or scrap the sale. As a compulsory legal document, it must be completed accurately. Another important reason to provide one is so that the seller can keep the deposit should the buyer withdraw after the cooling-off period.

Why does the Section 32 matter for the buyer?

It is important that a buyer be fully informed of all pertinent aspects of a property so that they can make a fully informed decision.

When must a Section 32 be provided to the buyer?

A Section 32 must be provided to the buyer before the contract of sale is signed.

What if a seller does not provide a Section 32?

Buyers don't have to proceed with a transaction without a Section 32. It is important that the buyer ceases the purchasing process. The information within a Section 32 is critical to making a sensible financial decision.

What happens if the Section 32 is inaccurate?

An inaccurate Section 32 may entitle the buyer to terminate the contract of sale without penalty. It is a crime for a seller to intentionally provide incorrect information in a Section 32.

Do private sales require a Section 32?

The law requires that you provide a Section 32 vendor statement regardless of whether you employ a real estate agent or do it yourself. AANDI Lawyers strongly encourages you to involve a lawyer from the beginning of the process.

How much will a Section 32 cost?

When AANDI handles your conveyancing, there is no charge for reading a straightforward Section 32. In certain more extensive or complicated cases, a fee of $300 may apply.

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Leigh Nikolakis is a qualified commercial tenancy dispute lawyer with years of experience in this area of law.

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Leigh Nikolakis
Leigh Nikolakis

Leigh has decades of legal experience and has held the Director position at AANDI Lawyers for over 8 years.