Section 32 red flag checker

Tick through the vendor statement and get a list of questions to take to your conveyancer.

With the vendor statement (Section 32) open beside you, tick anything you notice. Each tick adds a plain question to take to your conveyancer or lawyer.

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Title and land

Easements or rights of way are listed on titleA restrictive covenant is registeredA caveat or unusual encumbrance appearsThe plan does not seem to match the fences or buildings

Planning and zoning

Zoning is not what I expectedA Heritage Overlay appliesA flood, bushfire or land subject to inundation overlay appliesNotices, orders or proposals affecting the land are disclosed

Building works

Building permits were issued in the last seven yearsOwner builder works are disclosedVisible works seem to have no permit listed

Costs and services

Council rates, water or land tax look higher than expectedOne or more services (gas, sewer, water, power) are not connectedOwners corporation fees or a special levy are disclosedGrowth Areas Infrastructure Contribution is mentioned

This is a reading aid, not legal advice. A licensed conveyancer or lawyer should review the full vendor statement and contract before you sign or bid at auction. Figures correct as at September 2026. Always confirm current amounts and thresholds with the State Revenue Office Victoria or a licensed conveyancer before relying on them..

This information is general in nature and does not take into account your personal financial situation. It is not financial, credit, tax, or legal advice. Please consult a licensed financial adviser, mortgage broker, or conveyancer or solicitor before making any decisions.

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