Making a property
move? Let's make
the next step clear.
Buying a home. Selling a property. Transferring ownership. Wherever you are, the conveyancing process can leave you with a lot of questions.
- What am I signing?
- What happens next?
- Who handles settlement?
- What does this document mean?
You don't need to know all the answers before you call. Just tell us what's happening.
No legal jargon required. No need to arrive with the right words.
How it works"You don't need to know the right question. Just tell us what's happening."
The ARC approachPick the one that sounds like you — we'll take it from there.
I'm buying a property
You've found a property. Maybe you've already received the contract. Maybe you're preparing for an auction. Maybe you're buying your first home and aren't sure what happens next. Let's talk before the paperwork becomes overwhelming.
Start with buying 02I'm selling a property
Getting the conveyancing side organised early helps you understand what needs to be prepared and what happens once a buyer is found.
Start with selling 03I'm transferring
Not every transaction is a sale. Ownership change, family transfer, relationship change — tell us what's changing.
Discuss transfer 04I have a contract
Got a Contract of Sale or Section 32 in front of you? Get appropriate professional advice before making a commitment.
Ask about my contract 05I'm not sure yet
That's a perfectly good place to start. Just tell us what's happening — we'll work out the rest together.
Just talk to ARCWhichever one you picked, the next step is the same — understanding what's involved in your specific property transaction. Consumer Affairs Victoria recommends buyers have the contract and Section 32 checked by their own legal practitioner or conveyancer before buying.
A property transaction involves more than signing a contract.
Behind most sales sits a Contract of Sale, a Section 32 statement, title searches, settlement dates, and — usually — a lender, an agent and the other side's representative all working to their own timelines.
- Contracts and special conditions
- Property titles and title information
- Section 32 statements and vendor disclosure
- Searches and property checks
- Settlement arrangements and adjustments
- Transfer documents and registration
- Lenders, agents and the other side
- And plenty of dates to keep track of
Consumer Affairs Victoria describes conveyancing as the transfer of property ownership from seller to buyer, and notes that conveyancers can carry out conveyancing work and authorised legal work relating to the transfer of title.
That's a lot of moving parts to track on your own. ARC's role is to keep you informed about what's happening — and what needs your attention next.
You have questions. We understand.
Your matter,
not a file number.
Buying or selling property isn't something most people do often. The first conversation should be about understanding your situation — not about how well you know the terminology.
Plain language,
not legal shorthand.
We explain the relevant process so you know what's happening and what needs your attention.
Handled within the
proper scope & process.
Conveyancing involves important legal and property documentation. The process needs to be handled carefully.
One point of contact
across agents & lenders.
A transaction can involve buyers, sellers, agents and lenders. Good communication matters.
Simple in principle.
Important in detail.
From your first question through to settlement — a five-step process.
Start a conversationBefore you fall in love with the house, understand the paperwork.
Buying
Before committing, understand what's actually in the contract.
A Victorian Section 32 statement can contain information about matters such as mortgages, covenants, easements, zoning and outgoings. It's a legal document and needs to be accurate and complete — and both the Contract of Sale and the Section 32 carry information specific to that property, not a generic template.
- The Contract of Sale
- Section 32 / Vendor's Statement
- Special conditions
- Settlement arrangements
- Deposit requirements
- Title, easements & covenants
- Owners corporation information
- Zoning and outgoings
Buying at auction? Auction contracts are binding the moment the hammer falls — there's no cooling-off period, which is exactly why the contract and Section 32 need reviewing before auction day, not after.
Start the paperwork before the "For Sale" sign goes up.
Selling
The most common seller mistake: leaving the paperwork until last.
In Victoria, sellers generally need to provide a Section 32 statement before the buyer signs the contract. Consumer Affairs Victoria recommends sellers choose an independent legal representative to prepare it — and that's most useful done before the property is listed, not after an offer arrives.
- Title
- Mortgages
- Easements
- Covenants
- Planning and zoning
- Rates and other outgoings
- Owners corporation info
- Other required documents
Your agent sells. Your conveyancer handles the paperwork. They're different roles — your agent handles marketing, inspections and negotiation; your conveyancer prepares the Section 32, manages the contract, and coordinates settlement within their authorised scope.
Got a contract sitting
in your inbox?
Before you sign, ask the questions.
Maybe you're thinking:
- "Is this contract okay?"
- "What does this special condition mean?"
- "What exactly is in the Section 32?"
- "Do I need someone to look at this before I sign?"
That's exactly the kind of conversation you can have with ARC.
Consumer Affairs Victoria recommends buyers have their own conveyancer or legal practitioner check the Section 32 and Contract of Sale before committing to a purchase.
Contract of Sale vs Section 32
Contract of Sale
Sets out the agreement — price, deposit, settlement date, conditions and special conditions specific to that transaction.
Section 32 (Vendor Statement)
Provides prescribed information about the property — title, mortgages, easements, covenants, zoning and outgoings.
They're not interchangeable. A generic checklist pulled from the internet won't tell you what's specific to this contract or this property.
Sometimes ownership just needs to change — start with the situation.
Adding an owner
You own a property and want to add someone to the title — a partner, a family member, or another arrangement.
Tell us moreRemoving an owner
A person currently on the title needs to come off, or ownership needs to change in some other way.
Tell us moreFamily transfer
An interest in property moving to or between family members — parent to child, between siblings, or another arrangement.
Tell us moreRelationship change
Ownership changing after a separation or another change in personal circumstances. Family-law considerations may also apply.
Tell us moreA change in ownership isn't just an admin update — it still involves title documentation, government processes and, depending on the transfer, settlement-related steps. What's required depends entirely on why the ownership is changing and how the transfer is structured.
Where our role stops
Family transfers can carry duty, tax and estate-planning implications. ARC handles the conveyancing; for tax or estate advice, speak with an accountant or estate planning professional.
Separation transfers can involve family-law considerations that sit outside conveyancing. You may need both a conveyancer and a family lawyer.
A local point of contact for property clients across Western Melbourne.
ARC Conveyancing Services is based in Werribee, working with property clients across Melbourne's west — and, depending on the matter, more broadly across Victoria.
No match — but that doesn't mean we can't help. Get in touch.
ARC is currently listed in local directories around Maidstone/Maribyrnong, while its AIC VIC profile identifies the current Werribee office.
Behind ARC is a real person.
Angela Pisano
ARC Conveyancing Services · Werribee
"You don't need to know everything about conveyancing before you contact us. Just tell us what's happening."
ARC Conveyancing Services is led by Angela Pisano, providing conveyancing services for property transactions across Victoria. The approach is straightforward: understand the person and the situation first, then work through the property transaction — whether that's a first home purchase, a sale, a contract review, or a change in ownership.
The AIC VIC directory currently lists ARC Conveyancing Services and Angela Pisano at its Werribee location.
Consumer Affairs Victoria recommends asking questions first.
Choose a conveyancer or legal practitioner you're comfortable with, check references, obtain a written quote, and understand what's included and what disbursements may apply. That information should be easy to find — not buried.
The stronger conversion message isn't "we're the cheapest" or "we're the fastest." It's: "Let's make the process clear."
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- Written quotes available on request
- Based in Werribee · Serving Melbourne & Victoria
- Buying · Selling · Transfers · Contracts
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Providing conveyancing support for buyers, sellers and property transfers in Werribee, Western Melbourne and across Victoria — subject to the firm's service scope.
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