Legal advice

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

In Western Australia, there’s no cooling-off period for property contracts. Once both parties have signed, the deal is legally binding – which is why getting advice before you sign matters.

We strongly recommend having a lawyer review your contract upfront. It’s a small step that could save you a major headache.

Most settlements go to plan. But if something unexpected does come up? You’ve got the backing of a full-service law firm – ready to step in, advise you on your rights, and resolve the issue quickly.

our services

How our settlement lawyers can help you

Practical advice and solutions.

Express contract review consultation

From $550

We offer a consultation for advice on draft (unsigned) contracts.

Please telephone us to book. We can usually have your consultation within three business days of you contacting us.

Legal advice consultation

$440

For advice on signed contracts or legal issues during settlement, book a consultation with one of our property lawyers.

After the consultation, we will give you a written quote for any further service.

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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 (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

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

Thank you very much Chris, I’m glad it all went through. Thanks for your help and Laura’s too.

Mrs K

February 21, 2025

Flat rate settlements have just helped us with the purchase of a property. They did an excellent job with the settlement. Laura Gaunt was easy to work with – friendly, professional, happy to explain things when I had questions, kept me up to date with everything and provided a quality service as the settlement agent. I thoroughly recommend Flat Rate Settlements to all who are considering using them.

Mr G

February 11, 2025

Just viewed my bank account…… It’s done! Was quite the experience and only possible with your professional guidance and assistance. You’ve informed and educated me along the way not to mention your patience and tolerance when I failed to cope with some unforeseen and unexpected events. My apologies for this. I look forward to receiving your final Statement and correspondence.

Ms B

January 15, 2025

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