Perth Conveyancing Costs 2026: What Buyers and Sellers Actually Pay

Conveyancing Costs in Perth 2026

Western Australia has a well-established licensed conveyancer industry regulated by the Settlement Agents Act 1981. In WA, conveyancing is most commonly performed by settlement agents (the WA term for licensed conveyancers) who are regulated by the Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety (DMIRS). WA's property settlement process and documentation differ from eastern states in several respects. This guide covers what conveyancing costs in Perth in 2026.

Typical Conveyancing Costs in Perth 2026

• Settlement agent fee (buyer): $1,100-$2,000 depending on property price and complexity
• Settlement agent fee (seller): $800-$1,600
• Disbursements (searches, Landgate registration, PEXA, water, rates): $350-$650
• Total buyer conveyancing cost (all-in): typically $1,450-$2,650

WA Stamp Duty (Transfer Duty)

• WA Transfer Duty is assessed on the greater of purchase price or unimproved value; for an $800,000 property the duty is approximately $28,435
• First Home Owner Rate of Duty: WA offers a concessional rate of transfer duty for eligible first home buyers; the Keystart home loan program (a WA government lender) also provides pathways for eligible low-to-moderate income buyers; confirm current thresholds with the WA Office of State Revenue

What Does WA Conveyancing Cover?

• Joint Form of General Conditions review (WA's standard O&A and Joint Form contract); special conditions advice
• Title search (Landgate), local authority rates certificate, Water Corporation certificate, Landgate dealings search
• Strata title search and strata plan review (for strata properties)
• PEXA electronic settlement with Landgate registration

WA-Specific Conveyancing Issues

• WA uses the Offer and Acceptance (O&A) and Joint Form of General Conditions contract documents, which are different from the standard contracts in NSW and QLD; ensure your settlement agent is familiar with current WA contract forms
• FIFO properties: For Pilbara or Kimberley mining region properties or FIFO investor purchases, additional search considerations may apply
• Confirm DMIRS settlement agent licence before engaging any settlement agent in WA

This article is general information only and is not personal financial or investment advice. Consider your own circumstances and seek licensed professional advice before making financial decisions.