Property Transfer Lawyers Melbourne
Property Transfer Lawyers Melbourne
Transferring property between family members, partners and companies in Melbourne, done properly.
Trust Zala Lawyers
- Family and spouse transfers
- Stamp duty exemption advice
- Title changes lodged electronically
WHAT WE DO
Not every property transfer is a sale on the open market. You may want to add a partner to the title, transfer a property to a family member, move an investment property into a company or trust, or change ownership after a separation or death. Each of these has legal, tax and stamp duty consequences that need careful advice.
Our Melbourne property transfer lawyers prepare the transfer documents, advise on stamp duty and any exemptions or concessions, deal with your lender where the property is mortgaged, and lodge the transfer electronically so the title is updated correctly.
CHANGE OWNERSHIP WITH CONFIDENCE
Our Property Transfer Services
- Transfers Between Spouses and Partners
- Family Transfers and Gifts of Property
- Transfers to Companies and Trusts
- Transfers After Separation
- Transmission After Death
- Stamp Duty Assessment and Exemptions
INTEGRITY. SUPPORT. ACTION. SOLUTION
How Does It Work?
Contact Us Today
Tell us who owns the property now, who it is being transferred to and why. We explain the options and confirm a fixed fee.
Get Advice and Options
We advise on stamp duty, exemptions and any capital gains tax questions to raise with your accountant, and obtain lender consent where needed.
Take Action
We prepare and sign the transfer, arrange duty assessment and lodge through PEXA so the title is updated with Land Use Victoria.
Getting a property transfer right the first time avoids costly duty and title problems later.
Stamp Duty on Property Transfers in Victoria
Stamp duty is usually payable on a transfer of land in Victoria, even when no money changes hands, and it is generally calculated on the greater of the price paid and the market value. There are exemptions for some transfers, such as certain transfers between spouses or domestic partners of their principal place of residence, and transfers made under family law orders or binding financial agreements.
Because the rules are technical, we assess each transfer individually and prepare the correct duty forms. We also recommend speaking with your accountant about capital gains tax and land tax before the transfer goes ahead.
Property Transfer Lawyers Melbourne FAQs
Yes. This is done by a transfer of land. Stamp duty may be payable on the share being transferred unless an exemption applies, such as the spouse exemption for a principal place of residence.
Usually yes. Duty is generally calculated on the market value of the property even if no money is paid. Limited exemptions and concessions may apply depending on the circumstances.
The lender must consent to the transfer and may require the new owner to be added to or take over the loan. We coordinate with the lender as part of the process.
Depending on how the property was owned, it may pass to a surviving joint owner by survivorship or be transferred by the executor under a grant of probate. We can handle both.
Simple transfers can often be completed within a few weeks. Timeframes depend on lender consent, duty assessment and whether valuations are needed.
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Areas We Service
From our office at 470 St Kilda Road, we act for clients across Melbourne and Victoria, including:
- Property Transfer Lawyers South Yarra
- Property Transfer Lawyers St Kilda
- Property Transfer Lawyers South Melbourne
We also help clients in Southbank, Prahran, Toorak, Windsor, Albert Park, Port Melbourne, Elwood and Docklands. Call 1300 171 651 or contact us for a fixed fee quote.
