Get to know about property transactions
Thinking about purchasing a property or putting your home on the market? Already placed an offer on your dream home?
The information below will help you understand the transfer of land process at Landgate. It will also ensure that the steps in title exchange between buyer and seller are completed correctly.
Do your research
When you’re considering buying or selling property, Landgate has a range of products for purchase that may help you make an informed decision about the property, including:
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Certificate of TitleGet a copy of the official land ownership record and check any property’s current ownership.
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Property Interest ReportLearn about potential land use restrictions on a property, such as whether it’s heritage-listed.
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Property sales and trendsFind out what’s happening in the property market near you with the latest sales reports, data and trends.
When purchasing products from Landgate, please read the product information page to determine if the product is right for you.
Transferring ownership of a property
The Landgate form to transfer ownership of a property is the Transfer of Land form.
When buying or selling property you can either engage with a settlement agent or solicitor who will conduct the transfer of land process on your behalf. Or you can submit the Transfer of Land form to Landgate as a self-represented party.
Please note: Landgate is unable to provide advice on how to complete your Transfer of Land form. Please speak to a settlement agent, conveyancer or solicitor should you require information of this nature.
What do I need for my land transfer?
- Verification of Identity (VOI) – the identity of the person(s) signing as transferors and transferees must be verified.
- Title Search (recommended) – you may choose to purchase a copy of the Certificate of Title for the property you plan to purchase or sell. This will highlight any potential encumbrances on the title that you need to be aware of.
- Completed Transfer of Land form (T1 or T2)
- 'Certificate of Duty' or document stamped – this is obtained from RevenueWA for the assessment of (transfer/stamp) duty
- Registration fees payable to Landgate
Self-represented parties can find more detailed information on how to prepare the required documentation in the Simple Transfer of Land Guide.
Frequently asked questions
Still need to know more about the process of buying and selling property? Find answers and help here.
Current fees can be found on our Land transaction fees page.
Landgate is unable to accept the Transfer of Land form by email. The original document must be presented in person or post (any person can lodge the document).
Please see our How to make changes to a title page.
No. However, it is strongly recommended. A settlement agent will complete the necessary applications required by government departments and ensure that the transfer of land is done correctly.
A self-represented party is an individual who is not represented by a settlement agent or a solicitor, and is instead conducting the transfer of land application process on their own.
Yes, every transfer of land within Western Australia is subject to Transfer Duty (formerly Stamp Duty). For more information, please visit the Department of Finance website.
VOI stands for verification of Identity. It is an identification process that ensures you are who you say you are. VOI is required to complete the transfer of land and is in place to prevent illegal land transactions. Settlement agents and solicitors can complete a VOI for you. Self-represented parties will need to engage with Australia Post and complete a VOI application. To discover other ways to best protect your title in WA, visit our Fraud prevention page.