Transfer Costs
The costs connected to registering transfer of immovable property into the buyer's name.
Definition
Transfer costs can include conveyancing fees, transfer duty where applicable, Deeds Office fees, FICA-related administration, clearance-related costs, and other transaction-specific expenses. Buyers should separate transfer duty from professional fees and bond-registration costs so they understand what each amount is for.
Key takeaways
The costs connected to registering transfer of immovable property into the buyer's name.
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Common situations
Buying property
Transfer costs
Transfer-duty question
Related resources
Resources and guides
Property Transfer Checklist
Preparation checklist for buyers and sellers moving through property transfer.
ConveyancingClient Document PackLawyer Transfer Property Document Checklist
Prepare a clean property-transfer document pack before speaking to a conveyancer or property lawyer about a sale, purchase, title, bond, rates, levy, occupation, or transfer issue.
ConveyancingChecklistLawyer Transfer Fees Fee Guide
Prepare questions about property-transfer legal fees, transfer duty, deeds-office charges, bond costs, disbursements, VAT, deposits, and written scope before paying.
Legal ServicesChecklistProperty Buyer Cost Checklist
Prepare fee and scope questions for a conveyancing matter by separating consultation fees, fixed fees, hourly work, disbursements, official fees, exclusions, approval rules, and invoice controls.
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What does Transfer Costs mean?
The costs connected to registering transfer of immovable property into the buyer's name.
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