BAFC Settlements

What BAFC Settlements does

BAFC Settlements is an independent property conveyancing and settlement agency headquartered in South Fremantle, Western Australia, founded in 1993 and owned and managed by Anne Meiklejohn. The firm provides end-to-end settlement services for individual property buyers and sellers across Perth and all Western Australian towns and cities, supported by a small team of licensed settlement agents, conveyancers, and administrative staff. Its service portfolio spans core conveyancing, electronic conveyancing via the PEXA platform, mobile settlement services (offered at no extra cost and available 24/7), and specialised modules including strata title conveyancing, subdivision conveyancing, foreign purchaser/seller transactions, caveats, verification of identity, transmission and survivorship applications, separation transfers, statutory declarations, private sales, and marriage/de facto transfers.

The firm's underlying technology stack is centred on the PEXA (Property Exchange Australia) electronic lodgement platform for digital property settlements, integration with Landgate (the WA titles registry), and referral partnerships with Zip ID and Australia Post for client identity verification. These integrations enable same-day cleared funds for sellers (versus days under the prior cheque-based system) and faster Certificate of Title updates for purchasers, but the platform itself is third-party infrastructure rather than proprietary technology.

BAFC Settlements generates revenue through professional conveyancing fees charged per transaction, with quote-based pricing reflecting transaction complexity. The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer, relying on word-of-mouth referrals, Google Reviews, and the firm's website, with no traditional paid marketing or channel partnerships. Customers are primarily individual residential buyers and sellers, with secondary segments comprising legal professionals requiring reliable settlement agents and foreign residents needing consular document handling. The firm operates as a bootstrapped, founder-owned business with no disclosed external funding, no parent company, and no M&A activity.

Name

BAFC Settlements

Legal name

BAFC Settlements

Website

https://bafc.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

BAFC Settlements is an independent property conveyancing and settlement agency in Western Australia, serving individual buyers, sellers, and legal professionals across Perth and regional WA with PEXA-based electronic conveyancing, mobile settlements, and specialist services such as strata and foreign purchaser transactions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Perth

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Conveyancing and Settlement Services: Professional conveyancing fees charged for property settlement services including buying, selling, and transferring property in Western Australia. Fees are typically transaction-based, reflecting the complexity of each transaction.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

BAFC Settlements is an independent settlement agency providing comprehensive property conveyancing services in Western Australia, handling all aspects of WA property transactions from initial title searches through to final settlement. The firm offers electronic conveyancing via the PEXA platform and mobile settlement services that travel to clients at no additional cost, operating seven days a week across Perth and regional Western Australia.

Product overview

BAFC Settlements offers a comprehensive suite of property settlement and conveyancing services in Western Australia, centered around its core Conveyancing Services offering. The company provides Electronic Conveyancing through the PEXA platform and Mobile Settlement Services for client convenience. The portfolio includes specialized modules for strata title conveyancing, title searches, foreign purchaser/seller transactions, caveats management, identity verification, related party transfers, transmission and survivorship applications, separation transfers, statutory declarations, private sales, subdivision conveyancing, and marriage/de facto transfers. BAFC Settlements operates as an independent settlement agency owned by Anne Meiklejohn, serving Perth and all Western Australian towns and cities for over 30 years.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Conveyancing Services Core conveyancing service handling all aspects of WA property settlements, from initial title searches through to final settlement, available seven days a week for individual buyers, sellers, and property investors in Western Australia.
• Electronic Conveyancing Settlement service using the PEXA electronic conveyancing framework, enabling faster fund clearance (typically within minutes rather than days) for sellers and quicker Certificate of Title updates for purchasers.
• Mobile Settlement Services Mobile service where settlement agents travel to clients' homes or offices for ID verifications, document signing, and assistance at no additional cost, available 24/7 by appointment.
• Strata Title Conveyancing Specialist service for strata title subdivisions, registration of strata title applications, subdividing strata titles, and creation of strata titles, delivered by specialists with over 25 years of experience.
• Title Searches Service to search and check the Certificate of Title, identify property ownership, and identify any encumbrances to be removed at settlement or to remain on title.
• Foreign Purchaser/Seller Transactions Specialised service for overseas sellers requiring witnessing and verification of identity documents by consular officials, in compliance with Landgate guidelines, including foreign purchaser transactions.
• Caveats Service to identify, manage, and remove caveats on property titles, including lodging withdrawal notices with Landgate when necessary.
• Related Party Transfers Property transfer service for buying from, selling to, or giving property to related parties such as family members, offered as a cheaper alternative to full settlement.
• Transmission Applications Service to transfer a deceased sole proprietor or tenant-in-common's property share to beneficiaries after probate or letters of administration are granted.
• Survivorship Applications Service to transfer a deceased joint tenant's share of property to the remaining joint tenant(s) through a Survivorship Application.
• Separation Transfers Service to assist with division of property when a relationship dissolves, including transfers following court orders or by mutual agreement.
• Private Sales Conveyancing assistance for buying or selling property without a real estate agent, including creation or review of Contract for Sale of Land by Offer and Acceptance.
• Subdivision Conveyancing Service to lodge applications for new titles with Landgate when subdividing properties, including battle-axe blocks and large subdivisions.
• Marriage/De Facto Transfers Service to add a spouse or de facto partner as a property owner through a Marriage/De Facto Transfer, potentially without incurring stamp duty.
• Verification of ID Identity verification service confirming that persons selling property are the true owners legally entitled to sell, conducted in accordance with Landgate regulations.
• Statutory Declarations Preparation and witnessing of Statutory Declarations under the Transfer of Land Act 1893 for clients' convenience.

Quantifiable outcome

• Funds available within minutes after settlement (vs days under old cheque system) through electronic conveyancing
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PEXA (Property Exchange Australia)coreTechnology or IntegrationPEXA is the electronic conveyancing platform used by BAFC Settlements for digital property settlements. As PEXA members, they can lodge settlements electronically, providing faster fund transfers (available within minutes vs days) and quicker title updates for clients.
• Zip IDminorOthersZip ID is a mobile identification service that can come to clients to verify their identity. BAFC Settlements refers clients to Zip ID as one option for meeting Landgate's Verification of Identity requirements.
• Australia PostminorOthersAustralia Post offices offer identity verification services that BAFC Settlements clients can use to fulfill Landgate's Verification of Identity requirements.
• Australian Institute of Conveyancers WA DivisioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBAFC Settlements is a member of the AIC WA Division. The company stays up to date with legislative and industry changes from the AIC and received the Betty Quelch Award from this body. The AIC is the professional body representing conveyancers.
• LandgatecoreTechnology or IntegrationLandgate is Western Australia's titles registry. BAFC Settlements works directly with Landgate for title searches, registration of transfers, and compliance with WA property laws. The company follows Landgate's verification of identity policies and electronic conveyancing requirements.
• WA Department of FinanceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe WA Department of Finance (State Revenue) handles property-related taxation including stamp duty. BAFC Settlements refers clients for information on buying property and land in WA.
• First Home Buyers GrantminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommonwealth Government grant program for first home buyers. BAFC Settlements provides information and assistance to first home buyers who may be eligible for this grant.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Settle Easy: Australian online conveyancing platform offering fixed-fee property settlement services across multiple states. Direct competitor to BAFC Settlements in the conveyancing service category, with a digitally-led, lower-cost positioning that pressures traditional brick-and-mortar firms.
• Lawpath: Online legal services platform offering conveyancing, property reviews, and related legal documents. Competes directly with BAFC for transactional property work, particularly among SMB and individual buyers/sellers seeking a streamlined digital experience.
• The Conveyancing Shop: Australian conveyancing services firm offering property settlements and related services. A direct peer in the licensed settlement agency category, competing for individual home buyers, sellers, and investors with comparable fee structures.

Emerging players

• Sprintlaw: Australian online legal services firm offering conveyancing, property, and commercial legal services on a subscription or fixed-fee basis. An emerging tech-enabled player competing with traditional conveyancers like BAFC, particularly for SMB and first home buyer segments.
• LegalVision: Tech-enabled Australian law firm offering fixed-fee legal services including property and conveyancing. Competes on price transparency and digital delivery, posing a long-term competitive threat to traditional full-service conveyancers like BAFC.

Broad incumbents

• GlobalX: Australian property and legal information provider offering title searches, property reports, and conveyancing technology. Functions as an upstream data provider and workflow tool in the same settlement value chain as BAFC.
• triSearch: Australian property search and conveyancing intelligence provider. Adjacent incumbent in the property settlement workflow, supplying title searches and related data that BAFC uses as inputs to its conveyancing services.
• Macquarie Conveyancing Services: Established conveyancing services firm offering property settlements across multiple Australian states. A larger, broader incumbent with greater geographic reach than BAFC, representing direct competition for clients seeking multi-state conveyancing capability.
• InfoTrack: Leading Australian legal technology provider offering property search, settlement, and e-conveyancing tools used by lawyers and conveyancers. While BAFC is a customer rather than a direct competitor, InfoTrack's broader settlement platform represents an incumbent infrastructure layer that affects the entire conveyancing market.

Regional players

• First Pacific Conveyancing: Perth-based conveyancing firm serving the Western Australian market. A regional direct peer, comparable to BAFC in scale and geographic focus, with overlapping service offerings and customer segments in Perth and broader WA.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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