CONVEYANCING FEES Windsor Legal is fully committed to fee transparency and affordability. We offer fixed fee conveyancing. Our quoted fees are 100% accurate. We don't have hidden charges. CONTRACT and SECTION 32 PRE-PURCHASE REVIEWS Review for an existing house or apartment: $260 (within 72 hours of receiving the contract) $220 First home buyer rate (within 72 hours of receiving the contract) * Urgent review surcharge $80, review within 24 hours of receiving the contract, subject to availability.
Review for an off the plan property or land being subdivided: $375 (within 72 hours of receiving the contract) Urgent review surcharge $80, review within 24 hours of receiving the contract, subject to availability. The Contract/Section 32 must not exceed 500 pages for these fees to apply. If the Contract is over 500 pages, an additional charge of 50c per page over 500 pages will apply.
Our contract reviews include a full detailed written report and up to three telephone calls or emails.
* REDUCED FIRST HOME BUYER RATES above for reviews and below for conveyancing only apply when the property price is $750,000 or less and you are applying for the first home buyer concessions or First Home Owner Grant (FHOG).
CONVEYANCING FEES All-Inclusive Fixed Fees Fees below INCLUDE GST SALE $1,300 ADD property certificate fees for the Section 32 which are around $200 for a house with no Owners Corp or around $350-500 for a unit with an Owners Corporation. The sale fee is spit in two parts- Stage 1 - Contract/Section 32 pre-sale preparation, $400 plus certificate fees above. If you withdraw the property from the market, only Stage 1 will be payable. Stage 2 - If and when you sell, the remaining $900 will be payable at settlement.
PURCHASE existing property $1,300 Reduced rate for a First Home Buyer $1,200. Plus property certificate fees for settlement which vary $150-$500 depending on the type of property. All purchase fees are payable at settlement.
PURCHASE OFF THE PLAN $1,450 All purchase fees are payable at settlement. If you withdraw from the off the plan purchase prior to settlement, partial conveyancing fees will be payable and will be calculated at the time of withdrawal.
Non-Sale Property Transfers $880 For example, between partners (or former partners) or other family members. Transfer to an Executor. Transfer by an Executor to a Beneficiary under a Will. Removal of a deceased’s name from a title. Must be a transfer without a Contract of Sale and probate must already have been granted if applicable. If we are acting for both parties in a transfer, the fee will be charged for each party. $880 per party, Plus disbursements around $100-$300.
Purchase of a stratum title or leasehold property This is rare and can be complex. It may require different documentation to a regular conveyance. Our fees vary depending on the type of property $1,550-$1,850 plus disbursements $200-$500
Hourly rate for other legal work, $330 per hour If the hourly rate is to be charged you will be given a total estimate. A fully itemised bill will be provided. Most conveyances do not require any other work and do not incur extra fees. Legal fees will be incurred if disputes arise or additional agreements are required.