Guide
Conveyancing fees in NSW: Sydney costs and transfer duty
Updated
New South Wales has the widest fee range we read, from $800 in a regional town to $3,000 in Sydney, and transfer duty that moves every year with CPI.
How much does conveyancing cost in NSW?
Four of the firms and guides we read on 15 October 2026 publish New South Wales figures:
- Which Real Estate Agent: typical 2026 fees including GST of $1,000 to $3,000 in Sydney and other metro areas and $800 to $2,200 regionally.
- RS Law Group: "around $1,500 to $2,500 for a standard transaction".
- Lawdocs: $1,200 to $2,500 plus GST for NSW and Victoria.
| Publisher | Published range |
|---|---|
| Which Real Estate Agent, Sydney and metro | $1,000 to $3,000 including GST |
| Which Real Estate Agent, regional NSW | $800 to $2,200 including GST |
| RS Law Group | $1,500 to $2,500 |
| Lawdocs (NSW and VIC) | $1,200 to $2,500 plus GST |
Conveyancing fees in Sydney
Only Which Real Estate Agent separates Sydney from the rest of the state, at $1,000 to $3,000 including GST. Everything else above is a statewide figure. NSW Fair Trading advises asking for an itemised statement of likely costs before the work starts; see conveyancing fees and disbursements.
Who can act for you in NSW
NSW Fair Trading states that "conveyancers and solicitors are equally qualified to do conveyancing", and conveyancers must be licensed with it. See conveyancer or solicitor.
NSW transfer duty, 2026/27
| Dutiable value | Duty |
|---|---|
| $0 to $18,000 | $1.25 for every $100 (minimum $20) |
| $18,001 to $38,000 | $225 plus $1.50 for every $100 over $18,000 |
| $38,001 to $103,000 | $525 plus $1.75 for every $100 over $38,000 |
| $103,001 to $387,000 | $1,662 plus $3.50 for every $100 over $103,000 |
| $387,001 to $1,290,000 | $11,602 plus $4.50 for every $100 over $387,000 |
| Over $1,290,000 | $52,237 plus $5.50 for every $100 over $1,290,000 |
| Premium duty, over $3,870,000 | $194,137 plus $7.00 for every $100 over $3,870,000 |
At general rates a $500,000 purchase carries $16,687, $850,000 carries $32,437 and $1,000,000 carries $39,187. First home buyers pay no transfer duty on a home valued at $800,000 or less. Use the Revenue NSW calculator with your own facts.
Fee ranges are what publishers advertise, read on the date shown, not a quote. Duty rates are adjusted each year. Nothing here is legal advice.