When purchasing a property in Queensland, or in most States across Australia, one of the biggest costs is that of stamp, or transfer duty. Transfer duty is a tax imposed by State Governments on the transfer of property and often rises into the tens of thousands of dollars, catching many buyers off guard. It’s one of those taxes that has been widely criticised.
Transfer Duty in Queensland – Concession Requirements:
Conveyancing Searches - The Queensland Heritage Register:
When purchasing a property in Queensland your conveyancing solicitor will undertake a number of searches on the property in preparation for settlement. These searches are designed to provide you with more information about the property in order to ensure that the property is free from defects and not subject to any encumbrances or restrictions. It’s important that when so much money is on the line you know exactly what you are buying.
Contract of Sale – The Warning Statement:
Land Tax Search – Liability for Payment:
When you purchase a property in Queensland, as part of the conveyancing process your lawyer will undertake a land tax search of the property to ensure there is no outstanding land tax that remains unpaid by the seller.
Buying a Property - The Payment of Transfer Duty:
Deciding to enter the property market and purchase a property is a big decision and one that does carry with it quite a few upfront costs. One of these costs that is often overlooked by buyers is transfer duty, which is a taxed imposed by the Queensland Government on the transfer of property.
Conveyancing Tips – The Settlement Process:
Body Corporate Not Required - Buying a Duplex in Queensland:
It’s well known that buying into an apartment or unit complex brings with it an extra level of complexity stemming from the strict and confusing Body Corporate legislation that applies. With freestanding housing becoming more rare and more expensive as housing density increases, multi-dwelling residences are becoming the norm.