Buying your first home? We’ll guide you from contract to keys.
A first purchase comes with new paperwork, deadlines and decisions. We check the contract before you sign, explain the government help you may be eligible for, and handle every step to settlement for a fixed fee.
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First home buyer conveyancing at Asher Freeman Lawyers
Asher Freeman Lawyers helps first home buyers across Victoria. We review the contract of sale and Section 32 vendor statement, explain first home buyer duty savings and grants, work with your lender and complete settlement electronically through PEXA, for a fixed fee agreed before we start.
What we do for first home buyers
Contract and Section 32 review
We read the contract and vendor statement with you and point out anything unusual before you commit.
Government help explained
Victoria offers duty savings for eligible first home buyers on homes up to $750,000, and a grant for some new homes. We check what applies to you.
Finance and key dates
We make sure your deposit, finance approval date and settlement date work together, and keep you on track.
Liaising with your lender
We work with your bank or broker so the loan is ready for settlement day.
Settlement through PEXA
We calculate the adjustments, confirm the figures with you and complete settlement electronically.
After settlement
We confirm the title is registered in your name and that the council and water authority are notified.
Three things first home buyers often miss
Cooling-off is limited
Many private sales have a three business day cooling-off period, but auction purchases do not, and ending a contract this way usually costs a penalty.
The finance date matters
If your loan is not approved by the date in the contract, your protection may depend on how the finance clause is written. We check it before you sign.
Read the Section 32 first
The vendor statement discloses the title, planning controls, outgoings and recent building permits. Problems are easier to raise before you sign.
Three simple steps
Meet with us online, or in person at our Chadstone office (by prior appointment).
Send us the contract
Email it before you sign or bid, or as soon as your offer is accepted.
We review and explain
We go through the contract, your costs and any government help in plain English.
We manage settlement
We handle your lender, the adjustments and PEXA settlement, then confirm when the keys are yours.
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“…very professional and helped us in understanding complex material in layman’s terms. Carried out the work in a very timely manner and clarified our questions really well.”
“Even after the sale completed, she continued to follow up with the bank and the authorities on my behalf to make sure everything was in order…”
“This firm is probably the most efficient one I have ever had to use… She was also very responsive and gave me constant updates.”
First home buyers: frequently asked questions
When should I contact a conveyancing lawyer?
As early as possible, ideally before you sign a contract or bid at auction. Once a contract is signed, your options to change it are limited.
Am I eligible for first home buyer help in Victoria?
It depends on the price, whether the home is new or established, whether you will live in it, and whether you have owned property before. The State Revenue Office sets the rules. We check which savings apply to you and complete the paperwork.
Can I buy at auction as a first home buyer?
Yes, but there is no cooling-off period for auction purchases. Have the contract and Section 32 reviewed before auction day, and make sure your finance is ready.
How much will conveyancing cost?
We quote a fixed professional fee before we start. Government fees and searches are listed separately, so you can see exactly what you are paying for.
Last reviewed October 2026. This page provides general information only and is not legal advice. Contact us for advice about your situation.
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