NSW Buy Search Costs
The cost of searches will depend on your specific property.
The fees will vary between government and rating authorities and depends on the property type and turnaround time required for them to issue the certificates.
Private Sales - House/Land
| Title Searches, Deposited Plans | $27* |
| Planning Certificates (10.7 Certificates) | $130 – $180* |
| Drainage diagram and water service certificates | $65* |
| Land Tax | $90* |
Total Cost (Estimate) $225 – $385
Apartment/Unit/Townhouse
| Title Searches, Deposited Plans | $27 |
| Planning Certificates (10.7 Certificates) | $130 – $180 |
| Drainage diagram and water service certificates | $65 |
| Land Tax | $90 |
| Strata and associated documents (if required) | $160 – $200 |
Total Cost (Estimate) $300 – $600
*These figures are a guide only. At Settlement, our team will provide an itemised breakdown of any search fees incurred.
The average search costs for our clients between 14 March 2024 – 14 March 2025 were:
- $244 (NSW existing residential dwelling)
- $351 Apartment/Townhouse
