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Property transfers

Property transfers

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

From gifts of real estate or adding your spouse to the title, to managing deceased estates or transfers pursuant to Court orders, 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.

our services

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 pursuant to Court orders

from $2750 per property

We can help you transfer ownership of real estate in accordance with your Court orders.

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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 transfers to beneficiaries of a deceased estate, 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. Real help. Real knowledge.

02.

Clear pricing, smart value

A fixed price for your settlement, itemised before you commit.

03.

A law firm behind your settlement

Most settlements are straightforward. If yours isn’t, our legal team are here ready to help you.

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 since 1997. He has represented clients in and out of court...

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,...

Settlements team leader

Laura leads the settlements team at Curae Law in Perth. She looks after the conveyancing process from signed contract through to settlement when you buy or sell property in Western...

Senior Paralegal

Between signing a contract and settling, a lot has to happen that nobody explains to you. Chris Hansord is the paralegal who handles it. He takes you from signed contract...

Testimonials

What our clients say

The efficiency, professionalism and support provided by Laura was outstanding. Thank you very much for making a trying situation easier. Highly recommended.

Ms V - Curae Settlements Client

October 5, 2026

Laura has proven to be expert in her field and demonstrated superb professionalism and customer service across all three transactions. Most recently, there were numerous complications with the property. We had insufficient ID, the EPOA was not lodged with Landgate in time, and the buyers were obstructive and delayed settlement. At every hurdle, Laura responded with timely, confident and sound advice, navigating us to a successful settlement of the property. Dealing with this transaction was particularly stressful for myself and my sister, and having someone as solid in their knowledge and practice as Laura leading us through the process was one of the few positive parts of the experience. You have a remarkable team member who represents your brand in an exceptional way.

Mr T - Curae Settlements Client

October 2, 2026

Hi Chris, Thank you for all your work and for guiding us through this transaction. It’s not everyday that we sell a property and has felt quite stressful at times. You have proven reliable and a great source of knowledge in this matter and we will happily refer you to anyone seeking your services. Most appreciated

Mr S - Curae Settlements Client

October 1, 2026

Laura and the team are fantastic. They are responsive, knowledgeable and did everything possible to make the process as smooth as possible. We engaged the team both as buyer-side settlement agents and as seller-side when we bought and later sold the same property. We would recommend them to any buyers or sellers in Perth.

Mr L - Curae Settlements Client

September 30, 2026

Hi Michael, I just wanted to say thank you so much for your help with this matter. My parents and my wife and I really appreciate your time and efforts.

Mr Y - Flat Rate Settlements Client

September 23, 2026

Hi Chris, Thank you for all your great work. Your professionalism and knowledge in this matter gives us confidence that we’re in the right hands and puts our mind at peace.

Mr S - Curae Settlements Client

September 18, 2026

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