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.
| NSW BUY SEARCH COSTS | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Some properties might have more than one owners corporation or more than one Lot – requiring additional certificates. | |
| 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 2023 – 14 March 2024 were:
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