Berwick Conveyancing and Property Lawyers
Estates, townhouses and overlays in the City of Casey
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Berwick mixes established family homes with newer estates and townhouse developments across the City of Casey. Newer lots tend to carry covenants and building rules, and townhouses usually come with an owners corporation, so the Section 32 needs a careful read.
Optimum Lawyers is a property law firm in Parramatta Square, led by principal solicitor Wisam Assi. We act for buyers and sellers in every Australian state and territory, including interstate owners who cannot attend in person.

Send us the contract and Section 32 before you sign
We offer a free initial contract assessment. It is a brief first look at whether the contract appears ready for a full paid legal review. It is not the full review, and it is not free conveyancing.
Checks that are specific to Berwick
- Estate covenants. Many newer lots have a restrictive covenant or a memorandum of common provisions controlling fencing, materials and design. Check the title documents in the Section 32
- Owners corporations. Townhouses and units usually sit in an owners corporation. Check the fees, any special levies and the owners corporation certificate
- Planning overlays. Some lots near the hills are covered by bushfire or vegetation overlays, which affect building and clearing
- Vacant land. If you are buying land to build on, check the plan of subdivision, any building envelope and when titles are expected
Victorian contract basics
The Section 32 vendor statement is given to you before you sign, and if it is missing, incomplete or inaccurate the contract may not be binding on the buyer. The cooling-off period is 3 clear business days from the day you sign, and you forfeit the greater of $100 or 0.2% of the price if you withdraw. There is none at auction. Since 1 October 2026 the agent must disclose the seller's reserve price at least 7 days before an auction or fixed-date sale.
Selling in Berwick
The Section 32 must be complete and accurate. In most residential sales the seller's land tax can no longer be passed on to the buyer. Every seller needs an ATO clearance certificate, or the buyer must withhold 15% of the price at settlement.
Transfers without a sale
We also act on transfers between partners, after a separation, from a deceased estate, and into or out of a trust or self-managed super fund. Victorian duty can apply even where no money changes hands, so get advice before anything is signed. See stamp duty in Victoria.
Lawyer or conveyancer?
A conveyancer can handle a simple purchase well. A property lawyer can also advise on the contract before you sign, negotiate its terms, and act for you if the sale is disputed.
What clients say
“he assisted us with the sale of our Melbourne property and the outcome was great.”
Jaemin Kim, Google review
Questions about conveyancing in Berwick
What is in a Berwick Section 32?
The title, any covenants, planning zoning and overlays, rates and outgoings, and owners corporation details if there is one.
Can I build a second dwelling on a Berwick estate lot?
Only if the covenant, the memorandum of common provisions and the planning scheme allow it. Check before you buy.
How long is the cooling-off period in Victoria?
Three clear business days from the day you sign. You forfeit the greater of $100 or 0.2% of the price if you withdraw, and there is none at auction.
Can a NSW law firm act on a Victorian property?
Yes. NSW and Victoria are both part of the Legal Profession Uniform Law.
Related: Conveyancing Cranbourne | Section 32 vendor statements | Stamp duty Victoria
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