Why it matters before auction day
At auction, there is no undo
A private sale usually has a cooling-off period. An auction does not, so what you understand before you bid is what you get.
No cooling-off period
An auction purchase has no cooling-off window to reconsider (Consumer Affairs Victoria).
You cannot add conditions
You cannot make an auction contract subject to finance or a longer settlement unless the seller agrees (Consumer Affairs Victoria).
Bidding accepts the contract
By bidding you accept the terms of the contract on display before the auction (Consumer Affairs Victoria).
The pack is dense
Title, planning overlays, owners corporation and special conditions are easy to miss on auction morning.
Time is often short
The Section 32 may only be available in the days before; a fast, clear read helps you use them.
Questions belong beforehand
Anything worth asking your conveyancer is best raised before the bidding starts, not after.
See inside a real report
An actual Unstated report, page by page
This is the summary you get back, built from a genuine Victorian Section 32. Private details are redacted.
How the before-auction review works
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Upload before auction day
Add the Victorian Section 32 and contract of sale as soon as you have them. PDF or Word, straight from the agent.
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The AI reads every page
It reads the Section 32, the contract on display and every attached certificate, not just the front pages.
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Get a plain-English summary
A clear summary lands in your inbox in about 10 minutes, with the questions to raise with your conveyancer before you bid.
What it is, and what it isn't
What it is
A plain-English summary of the auction pack you already have
The key points to go through with your conveyancer before bidding
Built specifically for Victorian Section 32 disclosure
What it isn't
Legal, building or financial advice
A replacement for your conveyancer or inspector
A view on what to bid, or whether to buy
Before-auction Section 32 review: common questions
Is there a cooling-off period when buying at auction in Victoria?
No. Consumer Affairs Victoria states there is no cooling-off period for a sale at auction. Once the hammer falls you are bound by the contract, unlike a private sale where a cooling-off period generally applies. That is why buyers often want to understand the Section 32 before they bid. This is general information, not legal advice.
When can I get the Section 32 reviewed before an auction?
A Section 32 (Vendor’s Statement) must be prepared before a property is offered for sale, so you can usually request it as soon as the property is listed. The earlier you have it, the more time there is to read a summary and raise anything with your conveyancer before auction day.
Can I add conditions like finance to an auction contract?
Generally no. Consumer Affairs Victoria states you cannot make an auction contract subject to further conditions, such as obtaining finance or a longer settlement, unless the seller agrees. This is general information; confirm your position with a licensed conveyancer before bidding.
Does Unstated review the contract of sale too?
Yes. Unstated reads the Section 32 and the contract of sale on display, including the special conditions, and explains them in plain English. By bidding you accept the terms of that contract, so understanding it beforehand is the point of the review.
Is this legal advice?
No. It is general information only, not legal or financial advice, and it is not a substitute for a licensed conveyancer or solicitor. It explains what the documents say and flags what is worth a conversation; the legal assessment of your situation is your conveyancer’s job.
How much does it cost and how long does it take?
A single report is $29, with bundles for buyers comparing several auction properties. The summary is emailed back in about 10 minutes. You can also try a free preview first, with no card required.
Read the Section 32 before you bid.
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