Conveyancing in
Melbourne CBD.
Fixed-price conveyancing for high-rise and mid-rise apartments in Melbourne CBD and the surrounding area.
Property conveyancing in Melbourne CBD: what you need to know.
The Melbourne CBD is the city's densest residential market, with apartments in new towers, older buildings and heritage conversions along the laneways. Buyers include investors, students, downsizers and professionals who want to live in the middle of everything.
Orange Legal Group provides fixed-price conveyancing across the Melbourne CBD. Our property lawyers handle the apartment, Owners Corporation and lending issues that city purchases involve, with settlement managed through PEXA.
Conveyancing services for Melbourne CBD buyers and sellers.
Conveyancing for Buyers
We help buyers in Melbourne CBD from pre-signing contract and Section 32 review through to finance milestones and final PEXA settlement. Our team explains the local title, planning and disclosure issues before you commit.
Residential Conveyancing →Conveyancing for Sellers
We handle every legal stage of selling property in Melbourne CBD, including preparing the Contract of Sale and Section 32 Vendor Statement, responding to purchaser enquiries and coordinating settlement.
Learn More →Other Property Services
Apartment and Owners Corporation review, cladding and special-levy checks, small and student apartment advice, serviced apartment and management agreement review, off-the-plan settlements, settlement coordination.
View All Services →Conveyancing services in Melbourne CBD, in detail.
Pre-Signing Contract Review
Before you commit to buying in Melbourne CBD, we review the Contract of Sale and Section 32 Vendor Statement, explain title and planning risks, and identify issues requiring further investigation. Standard reviews are completed within one business day.
Sale, Purchase and Transfer of Property
We manage purchases, sales and property transfers in Melbourne CBD from contract execution through to electronic settlement and title registration, coordinating with agents, lenders and the other party's representative.
Local Title and Planning Review
CBD Section 32 issues centre on the Owners Corporation: the section 151 certificate, budget, maintenance-fund position and any special levies, including for cladding rectification. We also review any management or letting agreements on serviced and student apartments, flag minimum-size lending restrictions on small units, and on off-the-plan contracts review sunset clauses and disclosure.
Property Types and Local Conditions
The Melbourne CBD is almost entirely strata apartments on plans of subdivision, from small and student units to high-rise towers, serviced apartments and heritage conversions, along with commercial strata. Owners Corporations range from small to large and multi-tier. Some serviced and student buildings carry management or letting agreements. Combustible cladding has affected some buildings.
Stamp Duty Concessions and First Home Owner Grant
We advise eligible Melbourne CBD buyers on Victorian stamp duty concessions and the First Home Owner Grant, prepare the required State Revenue Office forms and ensure the correct treatment is applied at settlement.
Bank, Mortgage and Guarantee Advice
We review mortgage and guarantee documents connected with Melbourne CBD purchases and explain the legal obligations before signing.
What we know about property in Melbourne CBD.
Housing stock, titles & overlays
The Melbourne CBD is almost entirely strata apartments on plans of subdivision, from small and student units to high-rise towers, serviced apartments and heritage conversions, along with commercial strata. Owners Corporations range from small to large and multi-tier. Some serviced and student buildings carry management or letting agreements. Combustible cladding has affected some buildings.
City of Melbourne
A Land Information Certificate provides council-specific rates, valuation and property information; its contents depend on the issuing authority. Processing times and priority options vary by council. LANDATA says displayed delivery estimates are indicative and publishes current authority service notices, so check the order-specific estimate before relying on a settlement timeline. For planning zones and overlays, use the address-specific VicPlan planning property report. Verify the current title, plan, Section 32 and, where relevant, Owners Corporation documents for the address; this suburb-level summary does not determine an individual property's controls.
What we look for in a Melbourne CBD Section 32
CBD Section 32 issues centre on the Owners Corporation: the section 151 certificate, budget, maintenance-fund position and any special levies, including for cladding rectification. We also review any management or letting agreements on serviced and student apartments, flag minimum-size lending restrictions on small units, and on off-the-plan contracts review sunset clauses and disclosure.
We Know Melbourne CBD.
Apartments in the CBD vary widely, and the risks vary with them. Owners Corporation certificates, budgets and maintenance funds need close review, and some buildings have been through combustible cladding rectification with special levies. Small and student apartments can face lender restrictions on minimum size, so finance should be confirmed early.
Serviced apartments often come with management or letting agreements that limit how you use the property. We review all of this before you sign.
Melbourne's densest apartment market, with heavy investor, student and owner-occupier activity across new towers, older buildings and heritage conversions.
High-rise and mid-rise apartments, small and student apartments, serviced apartments, heritage conversions and commercial strata
Key streets include Collins Street, Bourke Street, Swanston Street, Elizabeth Street, Flinders Lane. Local focal points include Federation Square, Flinders Street Station, Queen Victoria Market, the State Library, the laneways. Nearby schools include Haileybury City campus, inner-city schools nearby, RMIT University and the University of Melbourne nearby.
Almost all residential stock is strata apartments with Owners Corporations. Small and student apartments can face lender restrictions. Serviced apartments may come with management or letting agreements. Combustible cladding has affected some buildings.
The Orange Legal difference.
Fixed Price, No Surprises
Our fee is agreed upfront. You will never receive an unexpected invoice.
1 Business Day Contract Reviews
Our team reviews your Contract of Sale and Section 32 within one business day, so you never miss a purchase opportunity.
Responsive Communication
We keep you informed at every stage. You will always know where your matter is up to.
Property Lawyers, Not Just Conveyancers
Orange Legal Group is a full-service law firm. Our property lawyers bring broader legal expertise to every transaction.
Frequently asked questions.
Questions about conveyancing in Melbourne CBD? We have answered the most common ones below.
Ask Our Team →Property law services for every transaction.
Residential Conveyancing
Fixed-price conveyancing for buyers and sellers of houses, apartments, and townhouses.
Learn More →Commercial Conveyancing
Purchase, sale, and transfer of commercial properties, including retail and industrial premises.
Learn More →Free Contract Review
Same-day contract of sale and Section 32 review — before you commit to a purchase.
Learn More →Property Law
Full-service property legal advice: subdivisions, title issues, caveats, and more.
Learn More →Estate Planning & Wills
Wills, powers of attorney, and estate plans tailored to protect your family and assets.
Learn More →Commercial Contracts & Leasing
Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts and retail leases.
Learn More →Ready to buy or sell in Melbourne CBD?
Whether you are buying, selling or investing in Melbourne CBD, our property lawyers can review the contract, flag local issues and manage settlement through PEXA.