Conveyancing Costs in Adelaide 2026, What to Pay in South Australia

Conveyancing Costs in Adelaide 2026

South Australia's conveyancing market is served by both licensed conveyancers and solicitors. CBS SA (Consumer and Business Services) regulates conveyancers in South Australia under the Land and Business (Sale and Conveyancing) Act 1994. Adelaide's property market, with a mix of Torrens title residential properties, community title apartments, and some strata titles, requires solid understanding of South Australia's unique property law framework. This guide covers what conveyancing costs in Adelaide in 2026.

Typical Conveyancing Costs in Adelaide 2026

• Conveyancer professional fee (buyer): $1,000-$2,000
• Conveyancer professional fee (seller): $800-$1,600
• Disbursements (searches, PEXA, LTO registration, council, SA Water): $350-$650
• Total buyer conveyancing cost (all-in): typically $1,350-$2,650

SA Stamp Duty (Land Tax / Transfer Duty)

• South Australia's stamp duty on property transfers: For an $800,000 purchase the duty is approximately $32,330; use the RevenueSA calculator for your specific purchase price
• Principal Place of Residence (PPR) Concession: SA offers a concession for owner-occupier purchases; the Off-the-Plan Concession applies to eligible new apartment purchases
• First Home Owner Grant (FHOG): SA's FHOG of $15,000 applies to eligible first home buyers purchasing or building a new home valued up to $650,000; confirm current amounts and eligibility with RevenueSA

What Does SA Conveyancing Cover?

• Contract (Form 1) review; vendor disclosure review under SA's mandatory Form 1 regime (SA's vendor disclosure is one of Australia's most comprehensive)
• Title search (Land Services SA / Torrens title), council rates clearance, SA Water clearance
• Community title search and strata title documentation (for apartment purchases)
• PEXA electronic settlement and Land Titles Office registration

SA-Specific Conveyancing Issues

• Form 1 disclosure: SA's Form 1 Vendor's Statement is mandatory and detailed; your conveyancer will scrutinise it carefully for any issues that may affect the property or allow contract rescission
• Heritage: Adelaide has significant heritage-listed properties; check with CBS SA or a heritage planner if purchasing a heritage property

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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.