Transfer duty
Check the current State Revenue Office rules and any concession that may apply to your circumstances.
Use the official SRO duty calculator guidanceBudget for duty (where applicable), loan costs, inspections, registration and settlement-related charges. Eligibility for concessions or grants depends on current rules and your circumstances.
Important:
This page provides general information only.
We are not acting for you unless we separately accept an engagement in writing.
We do not monitor your deadlines.
This page provides general information only.
We are not acting for you unless we separately accept an engagement in writing.
We do not monitor your deadlines.
Cost categories to ask about
Conveyancing
Eligible standard matters have a $990 professional fee. Confirm scope and additional costs in a written quote.
Read about the serviceSearches and certificates
Ask which property searches, certificates and related charges are needed for the particular matter.
Registration and settlement
Allow for applicable registration and electronic settlement charges; ask for the current estimate.
Lender costs
Ask your lender or qualified mortgage broker about valuation, application and other borrowing costs.
Inspections and specialist advice
Consider the inspections or other independent investigations relevant to the property. Obtain quotes from the appropriate providers.
Settlement adjustments
Ask how rates, water and other applicable outgoings will be dealt with under the contract.
Moving and ownership
Consider moving, insurance and the ongoing costs of owning the property.
Deposit and total funds are different questions
A contract deposit is generally part of the purchase price, rather than an extra professional fee. Ask what amount is required and when it is payable under your proposed contract. Separately, ask your lender what funds and timing its loan arrangements require; do not assume the two amounts are the same.
Use current official duty information
The SRO calculator is an estimate tool with stated inclusions and exclusions. Check the instructions and your circumstances rather than relying on a fixed duty figure on this page. Read the calculator instructions and current limitations.
For finance preparation and government assistance, visit Home Loans and Buyer Assistance. Your lender or the responsible authority confirms lending and programme eligibility.
Prepare before committing
Start with a Free Buyer Discussion if you are still researching. If you have documents and have not signed, ask about a Preliminary Contract Review. Also explore offers and auctions, the buyer document guide and the existing buyer checklists.
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Deal directly with Richard, a licensed Victorian conveyancer (Licence No. 001718L).
Eligible standard matters: $990 professional fee.
Confirm the scope and other charges in a written quote.