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Family transfers

With more than 40 years of experience and the backing of a full-service law firm, we’ve seen (and solved) it all.

When it comes to property transfers within the family, we’ve invested decades into creating a settlement process that’s watertight, streamlined, and backed by an experienced law firm.

Don’t compromise on quality. Our clients choose Flat Rate Settlements for a comprehensive, trustworthy, and efficient property transaction experience.

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How our settlement lawyers can help you

Practical advice and solutions.

Survivorship / Transmission application

$995 per application

On the death of a family member, we can help you transfer the property to the surviving owners, or to the Executor.

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Transfer to beneficiaries

from $2200 per property

For property in a deceased estate, we will help you transfer ownership to the beneficiaries.

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Transfers between family members

from $2200

We can help you transfer the legal ownership of real estate between family members – including adding your spouse on the title and gifts of real estate.

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Why people choose Flat Rate Settlements

Premium support from a legal team that knows its stuff.

01.
Human-first service

We care about your experience – not just the paperwork. Real humans (lawyers, actually). Real help. Real knowledge.

02.
Clear pricing, smart value

Full legal oversight for a transparent, fixed fee. We don’t do cheap – in price or in service.

03.
Proud disruptors

We led the shift to fixed-rate conveyancing in WA. Others followed, but we’re still leading on service, quality and results.

Meet our team

We’re lawyer-led, backed by 40+ years of experience, and here when it counts.

Michael Hodgkins
Legal Practitioner Director
Michael is an experienced succession and property lawyer and has served the Western Australian community as a legal practitioner for over 27 years at Curae Law.  Michael has represented clients, both in and out of court, in matters spanning……
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Lucy Dickens
Legal Practitioner Director
Lucy leads our non-contentious Wills and estates team, delivering clear, compassionate, and practical advice on succession planning and estate administration. Her approach combines legal expertise with a passion for innovation, making complex processes simple and accessible for our clients…….
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Laura Gaunt
Settlements team leader
Laura has rapidly ascended to become a highly regarded property conveyancer in Western Australia, thanks to her unwavering commitment to real estate settlements and her inherent administrative and analytical prowess. As the team leader at Flat Rate Settlements, she……
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Chris Hansord
Paralegal
Chris is an integral member of Flat Rate Settlements, working alongside Laura with a focus on real estate settlements in Western Australia. His responsibilities include managing legal property transfers, collaborating with clients and banks, and overseeing the signing and……
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Testimonials

What our clients say

Amazing service Laura was on top of everything and kept us informed along the way, even pushed us when we needed it. Thanks so much for making this process so easy. Definitely use Flat Rate Settlements in the future.
Ms L - Flat Rate Settlements Client
April 21, 2026
I have settled with Flat rate for multiple properties and they are a fantastic team. Definitely recommend, Chris usually handles my properties and he has been amazing. I will definitely be staying on with them for all other future ventures I may have.
Mr M - Flat Rate Settlements Client
April 20, 2026
Fantastic service, great advice and lower fees than others. Laura and the team from FRS were nothing short of incredible, would recommend to anyone who needs a settlement agent.
Mr F - Flat Rate Settlements Client
April 15, 2026
Smooth seamless settlement process. Clear and timely communications. Highly recommended.
Mr L - Flat Rate Settlements Client
April 14, 2026
Thanks for your services with a clean, effective and prompt communication.
Flat Rate Settlements Client
March 26, 2026
I was already a client of Curae Law, having used them for advice on both personal and professional matters, so was happy to nominate Flat Rate Settlements as my agent for two separate property transactions over the last few months. Laura provided outstanding service. The whole process, on both occasions, was easy, efficient and seamless. The was thorough and clear communication from start to end, with everything occurring as it should, with no issues. I have already recommended Flat Rate Settlements to others I know, and won’t hesitate to continue to do so.
Mr T - Flat Rate Settlements Client
April 8, 2026
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