The final step of a property transaction where ownership officially transfers from vendor to buyer. At settlement, the balance of the purchase price is paid, the title is transferred, and the buyer receives the keys. Settlement typically occurs 30–90 days after exchange of contracts. In Australia, most settlements now occur electronically via the PEXA platform.
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