Adding or removing a name on the title?
Putting someone onto a title, taking someone off, or changing how owners hold the property. We prepare and lodge the transfer for you at one fixed price.
$1,100 fixed professional fee · no upfront payment · you only pay us at settlement
When this applies
Common name changes on title we handle
Any change to who is named on a title is a transfer of an interest in land and must be documented and registered. We handle the paperwork, duty and lodgement for you.
Add a name
Adding a partner, family member or co-owner to the title of a property you already own.
Remove a name
Taking a co-owner off the title, whether by agreement, gift, or following a change in circumstances.
Change how you hold it
Switching between joint tenants and tenants in common, or adjusting each owner's share.
We check the duty position first
Adding or removing a name can trigger stamp duty on the share being transferred, but exemptions and concessions often apply, for example between spouses or where no money changes hands. We assess the duty position before you commit and prepare the duties paperwork for you.
Duty depends on your state, the relationship between the parties, and any consideration paid. We’ll confirm what applies first.
How it works
Four steps to settlement
- 1
Get your instant quote
Answer a few questions online and see your fixed price in under two minutes. No cost, no obligation.
- 2
We open your matter
A lawyer reviews the title and your details, confirms the duty position, and prepares the transfer and duties documents.
- 3
You sign electronically
We verify identity and have you sign the documents. We lodge everything through PEXA.
- 4
Settlement
The title is transferred and registered. Only now do you pay our fixed professional fee.
Questions
Name change FAQs
Do I need the lender's consent?+
If the property has a mortgage, the lender must usually consent to any change of ownership and may need to be involved at settlement. We liaise with your bank as part of the matter.
Will I have to pay stamp duty?+
Sometimes, on the share being transferred, but exemptions often apply, particularly between spouses or where it is a gift with no money changing hands. We check this before you commit and handle the duties paperwork.
What does the $1,100 cover, and what's extra?+
The $1,100 is our fixed professional fee for handling the transfer end to end. Third-party charges are separate: PEXA fees, land registry fees, any bank fees, and stamp duty if it applies. Your quote sets these out clearly.
When do we actually pay?+
Not upfront. You pay our professional fee at settlement, once the transfer is complete. Third-party charges are payable as they fall due during the matter.
Which states do you cover?+
NSW, ACT, VIC, QLD, SA and WA. The same fixed price applies wherever the property is located.
Ready to transfer?
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GET AN INSTANT QUOTE →This page is general information only and is not legal advice. Stamp duty outcomes and exemptions depend on your state and individual circumstances. A full costs disclosure and costs agreement is provided with your quote in accordance with the Legal Profession Uniform Law.