Hastings: Where Old Titles Meet Urban Growth
Hastings has a foot in two worlds—part coastal port, part suburban sprawl, and increasingly subject to developer pressure. With that comes planning overlays, flood-prone areas, and older title issues that make careful conveyancing essential.
Joanne and I have reviewed contracts in Hastings since 2001, including:
Vacant land in new subdivisions
Retirement units near High Street
Old fishing cottages along Skinner Street
Industrial blocks near the port
Every one of them comes with its own risks—and you don’t want to find out after you've signed.
Common Hastings Contract Risks We Flag
Flood and drainage overlays near the foreshore and creek areas
Old easements on legacy Crown allotments
Permits missing for garage conversions or rear dwellings
Zoning complications for lots backing onto industrial or port land
Dual occupancy restrictions on General Residential lots
Retirement village leasehold or strata complexities with unclear fee disclosures
We’ve stepped in where buyers thought they were getting a “duplex block” but couldn’t build due to drainage overlays. We’ve also flagged vendor statements that missed key detail about works done without council permits.
Selling in Hastings?
If you’re preparing a sale, we’ll ensure your Section 32 covers:
Easement history (including Crown parcels and service reserves)
Permit compliance and accurate council records
Disclosure of flood, drainage and BMO overlays
Buyers' lender needs—especially on subdividable or older titles
We make sure your contract doesn’t fall over due to missing information, conflicting zoning, or problems with access and title integrity.
Trusted Conveyancing Since 2001
Whether you're buying in the old town centre, near Kings Creek Hotel, or on the outskirts toward Bittern, we’ve seen the local risks—and dealt with them.
If you're looking for real experience and straight answers on Hastings property, you're in the right place.
Contact Us
Victorian Property Settlements
📍 PO Box 11220, Frankston VIC 3199
📞 (03) 9783 0111
📧 david@quick32.com
🌐 www.victorianpropertysettlements.com.au
Hastings Snapshot
Population: 10,369
Median House Price: $670,000
Median Unit Price: $477,500
Median Rent (House): $450/week
Zoning Considerations: GRZ, Port Zone, Flood Overlays, Development Plan Overlays
(Source: ABS 2021, realestate.com.au, Mornington Peninsula Shire)
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