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Property and Title Transfers

independent Solicitors handle title transfers including transfers between family members, with advice on any transfer duty that applies.

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A house key and title document exchanged in a property transfer

How the conveyancing works in Queensland

Not every change of ownership is a sale on the open market. Property and title transfers cover situations such as transferring a share to a spouse, moving a property between family members, adding or removing a name from a title, or transferring property as part of a separation. In Queensland these transfers are legal work, so they are handled by a solicitor. Queensland Law Society-member solicitors manage property and title transfers.

Your solicitor prepares the transfer documents, runs a title search to confirm the registered owner and any encumbrances, and lodges the transfer with the Queensland Titles Registry, now largely electronically through PEXA, the online platform used to lodge documents and transfer ownership. Where there is an existing mortgage, they coordinate with the lender, since a transfer often requires the bank's involvement even when no money changes hands between the parties.

Transfer duty is the part people most often misunderstand about a family or related-party transfer. Even where a property is gifted or transferred for little or no money, transfer duty (the Queensland state tax on a property transfer, administered by the Queensland Revenue Office) may still apply, and it is generally assessed on the market value of the property rather than the amount paid. Some transfers attract concessions or exemptions, but these depend on the specific relationship and circumstances. The solicitor advises on whether duty applies and how much, so there are no surprises after the transfer is lodged.

This service suits people adding a partner to a title, transferring property between family members, restructuring ownership, or dealing with property as part of a relationship change. Because the duty and stamping requirements vary so much with the circumstances, getting advice before you lodge anything is important.

On cost, many independent solicitors offer a fixed professional fee for a routine title transfer, with government charges, search fees, registration fees and any transfer duty confirmed separately in writing. We are a conveyancing network and never set or charge the fee.

If you need a Brisbane property or title transfer handled correctly, share a few details and a Queensland Law Society-member solicitor will contact you, usually within one business day.

What this can include

  • Family member transfers
  • Adding or removing a name
  • Transfer duty advice

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Property and Title Transfers across Brisbane

The Property and Title Transfers service is available across all 26 Brisbane suburbs in our coverage area. Pick your suburb for the local notes, or submit the form for a free review.

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Property and Title Transfers: common questions

Quick, factual answers on how this service works in Queensland.

Do I pay transfer duty on a family transfer?
Often yes. Even where a property is gifted or transferred for little or no money, transfer duty may still apply, and it is generally assessed on the market value rather than the amount paid. Some transfers attract concessions, so the solicitor advises on what applies to your case.
Can I add my partner to the title?
Yes, and it is a common transfer. The solicitor prepares the transfer, runs a title search, coordinates with your lender if there is a mortgage, and lodges the transfer with the Titles Registry. They also advise on whether transfer duty applies.
Does a transfer need the bank's involvement?
Usually, where there is an existing mortgage, because a transfer often requires the lender's consent even when no money changes hands between the parties. The solicitor coordinates with the bank as part of the transfer.
How much does a title transfer cost?
Many independent solicitors offer a fixed professional fee for a routine title transfer. Government charges, search and registration fees and any transfer duty are additional and confirmed separately in writing.

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Need help with property and title transfers?

Tell us about your property and title transfers matter and a Queensland Law Society-member solicitor will contact you for a fixed-fee quote, usually within one business day.

Call 07 4351 5323