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Trusted by Western Australians for over 40 years.

When it comes to buying or selling property, confidence is key. With Flat Rate Settlements, you’re partnering with a firm that brings over 40 years of legal expertise to the table.

Our approach combines:

  • Professionalism with personality: We make the process personable and stress-free.
  • Comprehensive legal support: Beyond settlement, we offer insights and advice on related legal matters.
  • Proactive problem solving: Anticipating and addressing potential issues before they arise.

While we may not be the cheapest option, our clients value the peace of mind that comes with our commitment to excellence and our track record of success.

our purpose

We exist to help people simplify and solve legal problems.

Flat Rate Settlements is a service of lawyers Curae Law.  We solve legal problems with clarity, care and confidence.

Whether it’s planning for the future or navigating everyday legal matters, we offer expert guidance, clear communication, and fixed pricing so you can move forward with confidence and peace of mind.

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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

Every stage communicated clearly. Laura always provided a realistic timeline and made it a seamless process
Mr R - Flat Rate Settlements Client
February 23, 2026
Flat Rate Settlements provided a professional service. Laura’s clear communication and efficiency was great. The settlement process went through smoothly, which gave me peace of mind. Would recommend.
Ms R - Flat Rate Settlements Client
February 22, 2026
Professional from start to finish, with a good rate too!
Ms C - Flat Rate Settlements Client
February 20, 2026
My third time using Flat Rate Settlements. Just like the previous occasions everything was expertly handled. Great communication throughout. Great company and a great price.
Mr S - Flat Rate Settlements Client
February 19, 2026
Big thanks to Laura at Flat Rate Settlements / Curae Law for handling my settlement. She was super organised, clear, and made the whole process smooth and stress-free. Always quick to respond and explain things in plain English. Really appreciated her help, highly recommend 👍
Mr R - Flat Rate Settlements Client
February 10, 2026
A great firm with services designed with the needs of their clients in mind. Laura Gaunt was fantastic throughout my buyer’s settlement process, she provided me with helpful information beyond what one would expect, such as a checklist of things to do post-settlement. Laura’s communication was fantastic, she kept me informed and was on top of every aspect of the process, I felt reassured that nothing would be neglected, which was great as a first home buyer who was unfamiliar with the process. I wouldn’t consider going anywhere other than Curae Law and Flat Rate Settlements after this!
Ms P - Flat Rate Settlements Client
February 4, 2026