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Land transfer (stamp) duty calculator

This calculator works out the land transfer duty (previously stamp duty) that applies when you buy a Victorian property.

Transfer of land fees calculator

Land Transfer Duty costs on house, home or property purchases is a contract tax that is payable on settlement of your new property.

Land transfer (stamp) duty information

Information regarding land transfer duty, commonly known as stamp duty.

Property Solutions and Actionable Insights

PEXA’s world-first digital settlement platform has revolutionised the way we exchange property in Australia.

Verification of Identity

A guide to the verification of identity process.

Fees, guides and forms

This directory shows all land registration fees, guides, forms, and what can be lodged electronically.

Our Process

Four Key Points when Selling

Phone or email our office and we will take you through a series of questions pertinent to your sale.
Provide Verification of Identity – we will advise the options available to you for carrying out your VOI.
Email to our office the following essential documents to initiate the preparation of the Vendor Statement (Section 32):
- Council Rates
- Water/Sewerage rates
- Land Tax invoice (if applicable)
- Owners Corporation Manager details (if applicable)
- Rental Agreement (if applicable)
- Planning and Building Permits, Certificates of Occupancy and/or Final Inspection and Warranties (if applicable)
- Advice of any Owner Builder works carried out ie kitchen, bathroom laundry renovations (if applicable)
- Any Notices affecting the property ie fencing order, advertised development, road widening.
The contact details of the Agent you have appointed to sell your property.

Four Key Points when Buying

Phone our office and we will take you through a series of questions pertinent to your purchase, including:
- Your details such as your name, phone number, email, address and date of birth.
- Have you signed a Contract of Sale? (see point 2 below)
- What is the property address?
- What is the proposed settlement date?
- Do you need to obtain a home loan for the purchase?
- Will anyone else be buying the property with you?
- Are you a first home buyer, or pensioner?
- Do you have any concerns about the property?
Forward a copy of the Vendor Statement and Contract of Sale to our office. We will review the documents for you and advise you of any concerns.
Provide Verification of Identity – we will advise the options available to you for carrying out your VOI.
If you are borrowing funds for your purchase you should have preliminary discussions with your lender/broker with respect to approval time frames and an estimate of how much you can borrow.

What Our Customers Say

Love your work!

Christopher

Please accept my sincerest thanks and gratitude in landing the settlement of my property. It was extremely reassuring, at what was a stressful time, to know that I was in competent hands. I will continue to recommend Sargeants.

Tess and Angus

Thank you all so much for your excellent, friendly service to us over the past months. We really appreciate your delightful approach to business with us.

Rod & Barry

Many thanks to you and all at Sargeants Alexandra for all your help, assistance and sound advice over many years. We won’t forget.

Larry & Iris

Thanks very much to you and Laura for all of your help.

Alison

Thank you for all the help along the way with a very easy process of it all and wonderful staff to deal with.

Daniel & Rachel

Thankyou for all your hard work on our sales. You and your staff do a fabulous job.

Kevin & Leanne

Thank you for your patience and expert advice in helping us buy our first home. We’ve really appreciated all of your help.

James and Cecilia

Thankyou for your hard work and patience with my interruptions to your routine, love your work!

Geoff

Well done and thanks for all your hard work.