Stamp duty, or transfer duty, is a tax that is payable when transferring property ownership in New South Wales. The amount of stamp duty you will need to pay depends on the price paid for the property or the market value, whichever is higher at the time you acquire it.

Regardless of how you acquire the property, you will need to pay stamp duty. If you’re not sure how much you will need to pay in stamp duty, try our Stamp Duty Calculator. It will give you a better idea of how much stamp duty will cost so you can factor it into your budget.

The cost of conveyancing will depend on several factors, including the type of property you are buying, the value of the property, the complexity of the transaction and more. 

No two property transactions are the same. So, to make sure you’re getting a fair quote for conveyancing services, we tailor our fees depending on your needs. 

All our prices are fixed from the start. There are no hidden fees or unexpected additional charges, and all our pricing is completely transparent. If you have questions about your quote, we’ll be happy to go through everything with you line by line to explain exactly what you’re paying for. 

While our quotes for conveyancing services are fixed, there are additional out of pocket expenses, known as disbursements. These are additional costs associated with the searches and checks we have to carry out. Don’t worry though, we’ll let you know what the costs will be before going ahead. We can even give you an estimate of costs once we know more about your property. 

If you’re looking for a general price estimate, our Conveyancing Calculators are a great place to start. Alternatively, book a call with one of our experienced conveyancers today to request an accurate, fixed-price quote.

Settle Easy offers conveyancing services for residential and commercial properties. Whether you’re buying or selling property we can provide you with the conveyancing services you need. Our conveyancers are property law specialists with extensive experience in a wide range of conveyancing matters. 

We offer conveyancing services for: 

• rural property and residential conveyancing
• commercial property conveyancing
• large scale ‘off the plan’ property developments
• retirement village residences
• properties within trust structures
• properties for self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs).

The conveyancing process involves carrying out a series of checks, searches, certificates and other related tasks. It’s a lengthy process that can become quite complex if you’re not sure what you’re doing. 

Rest assured, all our conveyancers and property lawyers know exactly what they’re doing. They take care of the entire conveyancing process for you, from start to finish. We’ll liaise with real estate agents, carry out checks and searches, and get in contact with your local council if we need to make sure we’ve checked everything we need to. 

Your designated conveyancer may undertake some or all of the following tasks: 

• council and water rates searches
• planning and heritage searches
• title and encumbrance searches
• water meter readings
• road authority certificates
• land tax clearance certificates
• Environment Protection Authority (EPA) certificates
• owner’s corporation/body corporate/strata title certificates.

While hiring a conveyancer isn’t a legal requirement, it’s really not a good idea to try and do this work yourself. 

By using the services of a professional conveyancer like those at Settle Easy, we’ll take the stress out of this part of buying and selling property for you. Our conveyancers handle every part of the process, making sure your property transaction goes as smoothly as possible. 

With our experience, we can make sure everything gets done by the book, giving you complete peace of mind. As professionals, we’re also covered by professional indemnity insurance, protecting you in the rare event something goes wrong. 

So while it might seem like a good idea to do your own conveyancing, hiring a professional can save you time, money, and a whole lot of unnecessary stress.