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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 work across four areas: deceased estates, wills and estate planning, real estate conveyancing, and debt collection. Some of these matters are routine. Some come at the hardest moments of a person’s life. We bring the same care and honesty to both.

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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……
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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

Chris did a great job with our settlement. Everything was simple and quick and well explained, he did all the organizing and contacting of all parties. Second time we’ve used Flat Rates Settlements and very happy with their service. Ms W – Flat Rate Settlements Client
Ms W - Flat Rate Settlements Client
July 21, 2026
We are incredibly grateful for your guidance and support throughout this settlement. You’ve made what could have been a very stressful process feel completely straightforward and seamless from day one. We really appreciate how smoothly you handled everything for us. Thanks again for all your hard work! Ms S – Flat Rate Settlements Client
Ms S - Flat Rate Settlements Client
July 16, 2026
We had an amazing experience working with Flat Rate Settlements. Laura and her team provided exceptional service throughout our property transaction. She made the entire process incredibly smooth, transparent, and completely stress-free for us. Her professionalism and prompt support were truly outstanding. We highly recommend Laura and Flat Rate Settlements to anyone looking for a reliable settlement team! Mr W – Flat Rate Settlements Client
Mr W - Flat Rate Settlements Client
July 3, 2026
To Laura and her team, both Jenny and myself can’t thank you enough for your professionalism during the past two settlements which went so smooth and we were always kept informed of the process and what we needed to do. We highly recommend your services to anyone who needs an honest and very reliable settlement agent. Mr J – Flat Rate Settlements Client
Mr J - Flat Rate Settlements Client
July 3, 2026
We previously engaged a different settlement agent to process our settlement however found their communication to be appalling even after constant follow ups. However we then switched to Flat Rate Settlements and had Laura looking after us. The settlement of our block of land went through smoothly and we had an excellent experience. Laura was consistently on the ball in terms liaising with the developer, next steps and communication. We highly recommend Laura and would not hesitate to engage her again in future. Thank you Mr P – Flat Rate Settlements Client
Mr P - Flat Rate Settlements Client
July 1, 2026
I have used this company 3 times with purchases and settlements, never disappointed with the professional services with communication and availability. A big thanks to Chris who sees to a easy process with no hassle. Ms C – Flat Rate Settlements Client
Ms C - Flat Rate Settlements Client
June 20, 2026