Contract preparation

No cooling-off period means no room for error.

In WA, once you sign a real estate contract, you’re locked in. There’s no “I changed my mind” clause.

That’s why you want the paperwork working for you.

Best case? We draft the contract from the start, tailored to protect your interests.
Next best? Let us review the agent’s draft before you sign it.

Because “hope for the best” isn’t a strategy when it comes to six and seven-figure deals.

our services

How our settlement lawyers can help you

Fast-turnaround, fixed fee contracts.

Real estate contracts

From $1100

Protect your interests with a contract that works for you. It’s not just paperwork, it’s your future investment. Let’s get it right.

Contract variations

From $660

Protect your interests with a properly prepared variation of your existing contract.

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……

Lucy Dickens

Legal Practitioner Director

Lucy leads our non-contentious Wills and estates team to provide easy to understand succession and estate administration advice. As well as practising law, she brings together people, technology and processes to design and deliver our innovative legal services. Lucy,……

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……

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……

Cinzia Montesi

Paralegal

Cinzia is our dedicated Conveyancing Assistant currently in her second year of pursuing a Bachelor of Law and Commerce. As part of the Flat Rate Settlements (FRS) team, Cinzia works closely with Laura and Chris, to ensure that the day-to-day operations……

Testimonials

What our clients say

I would like to say a very big thank you for the way our business of selling Morris court has been handled by you and your staff. All very professional and trustworthy. As an 85 year old was a bit difficult not being up with new technology. Again, a very big thank you.

Flat Rate Settlement Client

April 23, 2025

Was very easy to work with Flat Rate Settlements. Chris made the process very easy. Would definitely recommend them.

Flat Rate Settlement Client

April 17, 2025

Morning Michael, I am very happy with Flat Rate Settlements handling of the Yangebup purchase & will definitely be using them again on another commercial purchase that hopefully will be happening in July.

Mr S

March 19, 2025

Hi Michael, we appreciate your help!

Deceased Estates and Flat Rate Settlements client

March 19, 2025

Great Settlement agency, I have been using you guys for years now. Laura is a great communicator and very reliable, I wouldn’t use anyone else.

Cam

March 5, 2025

Laura, thank you for your meticulous attention to detail and for guiding us through the legal and financial aspects of the settlement. Your expertise made everything so seamless.

Mr and Mrs N

February 27, 2025

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