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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……
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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

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
Flat rate settlements were excellent in the recent sale and purchase, they also handled a transfer of name on the old title easily. Laura was very patient and handled any queries swiftly and professionally. We will most definitely recommend Flat Rate Settlements to others without hesitation. Thank you. Ms G – Flat Rate Settlements Client
Ms G - Flat Rate Settlements Client
June 16, 2026
Laura is fantastic, having previously used Flat Rate Settlements when I purchased my first house, it was a no brainer to go to Laura again years later. She is reliable, goes the extra mile, always contactable and makes the whole process straight forward. I really appreciate your hard work Laura. Thankyou. Ms W – Flat Rate Settlements Client
Ms W - Flat Rate Settlements Client
June 9, 2026