Completion Time Frame: 1 day (30 seconds online, 30 minutes over the counter) (simultaneous with procedures 2 and 3)
Completion Costs: AUD 10.5 each item x 5 items = AUD 52.5
Points to Note:
The seller is responsible for obtaining a title search, plans, easements and covenants recorded on title from the Land and Property Information department. These documents must be attached to the contract for sale (prescribed documents).

Step 2: File for a Zoning Certificate from the Municipal Council

Completion Time Frame: 2 days (about 7 days to return by post) (simultaneous with procedures 1 and 3)
Completion Costs: AUD 100
Points to Note:
The seller is responsible for obtaining a Zoning Certificate from the Municipal Council. This document must be attached to the Contract for Sale (prescribed documents). A Building Certificate can also be obtained from the Municipal Council, but it is not mandatory.

Step 3: File for a Drainage Diagram from the local water authority

Completion Time Frame: 1 day (can be done online, then wait 7 days for return by post) (simultaneous with procedures 1 and 2)
Completion Costs: AUD 22.1 (includes service fee)
Points to Note:
The seller is responsible for obtaining a Drainage Diagram from the water authority. This document must be attached to the contract for sale (prescribed documents).

Step 4: Contracts for Sale must be stamped with ad valorem stamp duty (i.e. according to value) at the Office of State Revenue

Completion Time Frame: 1 day (over the counter)
Completion Costs: Stamp duty, according to the following schedule of tariffs on a sliding scale:

Value of property + GST (in AUD) Stamp Duty (in AUD)
Below 14,000 1.25
From 14,001 to 30,000 175 + 1.5% of excess over 14,000
From 30,001 to 80,000 415 + 1.75% of excess over 30,000
From 80,001 to 300,000 1,290 + 3.5% of excess over 80,000
From 300,001 to 1,000,000 8,990 + 4.5% of excess over 300,000
Over 1,000,000 40,490 + 5.5% of excess over 1,000,000
Points to Note:
If there are no outstanding interests in the property, then the solicitor for the buyer prepares a Transfer form (obtained from the Department or available online) for execution by the seller.
The transfer may also be completed by the buyer. The Transfer form (and others) are available in a PDF format on the LPI website at:

http://lpi-online.lpi.nsw.gov.au/e-rpforms/index.html

The forms are interactive with popup notes to assist with their completion.
The contract is sent to the Office of State Revenue and stamp duty is paid (by purchaser).
If stamping of the Contract does not occur within 3 months of exchange penalty duty is payable on the amount of stamp duty payable at the rate of 14.37% per annum.

Step 5: Notice of Sale, Transfer and Certificate of Title are lodged with Land and Property Information by the Buyer

Completion Time Frame: 1 day—minutes face to face, up to 2 days bulk lodgment
Completion Costs: AUD 90
Points to Note:
The Transfer and Certificate of Title (owner’s copy) are then sent to the Land and Property Information Department for registration.