24/06/2026
Settlement day can feel like a black box. You sign a contract, wait around six weeks, and somehow the keys end up in your hand. So what actually happens in between?
Here is the full conveyancing-to-keys timeline:
Exchange of contracts (Day 0): deposit paid, cooling-off period begins
Searches and contract review (Week 1-2): your conveyancer does the digging
Loan goes unconditional (Week 2-4): formal approval, mortgage docs signed
Settlement booked (Week 4-5): your lender and conveyancer lock in the date
Pre-settlement inspection (day before): one last walk-through
Settlement day (Week 6): funds transfer, the title changes hands, the keys are yours
Timeframes vary by state, lender and contract, but this is the rhythm most Aussie purchases follow.
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