Sunbury Conveyancing and Property Lawyers
A country town in Melbourne's growth corridor
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Sunbury is an old country town now inside Melbourne's growth boundary. Established homes and heritage streets in the town sit beside new estates growing to the south and north, so a Sunbury buyer might be reading a 19th century title or a brand new developer contract.
Optimum Lawyers is a property law firm led by principal solicitor Wisam Assi. We act on Victorian purchases, sales and transfers for clients in Victoria and interstate.

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 Sunbury
- Growth Areas Infrastructure Contribution. Sunbury is in Hume, one of the seven councils where GAIC can apply to growth area land. The Section 32 should say whether it affects the lot.
- New estates. The sunset date, deposit terms, what the developer can change and the estate covenants.
- House and land packages. Two contracts, one for the land and one for the build, with separate risks and deadlines.
- Heritage. Older parts of the town carry heritage overlays that control demolition and change.
- Creek and grassland land. Land near Jacksons Creek and the surrounding grassland can carry flood, bushfire or landscape controls.
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 Sunbury
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.
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 Sunbury
Does GAIC apply in Sunbury?
It can apply to land in the Sunbury growth areas. The Section 32 should state whether it affects the lot.
How do I know if a Sunbury house has a heritage overlay?
The planning certificate in the Section 32 lists the overlays that apply.
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.
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