Buyer Fees & Disbursements
| Up to $200,000 |
$650 |
Up to $959 |
| $200,001 – $400,000 |
$700 |
$959 - $1,399 |
| $400,001 – $500,000 |
$750 |
$1,399 - $1,619 |
| $500,001 – $1,000,000 |
$800 |
$1,619 – $2,444 |
| $1,000,001 – $3,000,000 |
55% off Settlement Agents Fee Scale set by the WA Government |
$2,444 – $4,644 |
| $3,000,001 + |
Fee quoted on application |
$4,644 + |
* Add $110 if Property is Strata Titled
**Settlement Agents (Remuneration) Notice 6 May 2008
Information valid as at 1 September 2010. All fees quoted subject to change without notice
Additional State/Local Government & Other Charges
OFFICE OF STATE REVENUE (OSR)
OSR enquiry fee regarding current or outstanding land tax:
$30.00
Transfer Duty is a tax levied on documents and transactions involving a sale or transfer of property. The buyer is responsible for paying the transfer duty on a contract for the sale of land and the related transfer. Please refer to Office of State Revenue website for more information.
Transfer Duty (formerly known as Stamp Duty) is payable by the Buyer on the Contract and is based upon the purchase price.
Please see the table below for examples of Transfer Duty payable to OSR:
| $200,000 |
$5,890 |
$5,035 |
Nil |
Nil |
| $250,000 |
$7,790 |
$6,935 |
Nil |
Nil |
| $300,000 |
$10,165 |
$8,835 |
Nil |
Nil |
| $350,000 |
$12,540 |
$10,735 |
Nil |
$6,505 |
| $400,000 |
$14,915 |
$13,015 |
Nil |
$13,010 |
| $450,000 |
$17,290 |
$15,390 |
Nil |
Not applicable |
| $500,000 |
$19,665 |
$17,765 |
Nil |
Not applicable |
| $550,000 |
$22,240 |
$20,140 |
$11,255 |
Not applicable |
| $600,000 |
$24,815 |
$22,515 |
$22,510 |
Not applicable |
| $650,000 |
$27,390 |
$24,890 |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
| $700,000 |
$29,965 |
$27,265 |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
| $750,000 |
$32,540 |
$29,740.50 |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
| $800,000 |
$35,115 |
$32,215.50 |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
| $850,000 |
$37,690 |
$34,890.50 |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
| $900,000 |
$40,265 |
$37,465.50 |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
| $950,000 |
$42,840 |
$40,040.50 |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
| $1,000,000 |
$45,415 |
$42,615.50 |
Not applicable |
Not applicable |
* General Rate applies when neither the Residential Rate nor the First Home Buyer Rate is applicable (see below). This usually applies when:
- The property is Vacant Land (see exceptions below); or
- Purchasing a Business.
** Residential Rate applies when:
- There is a residence on the land (regardless of whether the Buyer will occupy the property);
- The Buyer has begun construction of a residence on the land;
- The Buyer has entered into a contract for the construction of a residence on the land; or
- The Buyer has entered into a contract to purchase a movable building that will be affixed to the land and be a residence, irrespective of whether the land is also used for another purpose.
*** First Home Buyer's Rate applies when:
- The Buyer is eligible for the First Home Owners Grant; and
- In the case of a Home, the value of the Home is less than $600,000; or
- In the case of Vacant Land where a Home Building Contract has been signed or construction commenced; the value of the Land is less than $400,000
An exact figure can be calculated by visiting: rol.osr.wa.gov.au/taxcal/
For general information about Transfer Duty, visit: www.dtf.wa.gov.au and select Office of State Revenue or contact our office on 1800 077 527.
WATER CORPORATION
Water rates are adjusted on the settlement date. The Buyer must reimburse the Seller from the settlement date until 30 June each year. Allow for each month approximately:
$100.00
Water Corporation enquiry fee, payable by the Buyer regarding current or outstanding water rates, the availability of scheme water and sewerage services:
$38.75
LANDGATE
Standard Search for each Title, Limitation, etc:
$19.00
Check Search for each Title actioned on Settlement Date:
$9.50
Electronic advice of sale enquiry fee:
from $5.50
Land Transfer Registration Fees:
| $0 |
to |
$85,000 |
$135.00 |
| $85,001 |
to |
$120,000 |
$145.00 |
| $120,001 |
to |
$200,000 |
$165.00 |
| $200,001 |
to |
$300,000 |
$185.00 |
| $300,001 |
to |
$400,000 |
$205.00 |
| $400,001 |
to |
$500,000 |
$225.00 |
| $500,001 |
to |
$600,000 |
$245.00 |
| $600,001 |
to |
$700,000 |
$265.00 |
| $700,001 |
to |
$800,000 |
$285.00 |
| $800,001 |
to |
$900,000 |
$305.00 |
| $900,001 |
to |
$1,000,000* |
$325.00 |
* Over $1,000,000 – The Landgate registration fee is $325.00 plus $20.00 for every $100,000 or part thereof of the purchase price.
LOCAL GOVERNMENT AUTHORITY (LGA)
Council rates are adjusted on the settlement date. The Buyer must reimburse the Seller for Council rates from the settlement date until 30 June each year. The amount varies depending on the LGA. Allow for each month approximately:
$100.00
Each LGA requires payment for information regarding Council rates, orders, and details of housing indemnity insurance. The amount varies depending on the LGA:
from $50.00
WESTERN AUSTRALIAN PLANNING COMMISSION (WAPC)
WAPC enquiry fee for receipt of a Region Scheme Certificate:
$25.00
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT AND CONSERVATION (DEC)
DEC enquiry fee for certificate confirming search of contaminated sites database:
$30.00
OTHER CHARGES
Irrespective of the actual cost we will limit all courier, photocopying, facsimile, postage, telephone and other expenses to:
$75.00
Strata Enquiry Fee (if a strata property) to the strata manager to confirm any levies or insurances applicable:
$110.00
* All items quoted are GST exclusive. GST may be applicable on some items.
+ Information provided valid as at 1 July 2010 and subject to change without notice