VIC Buy Search Costs
The cost of searches will depend on your specific property.
The fees will vary between government and rating authorities and depends on the property type
and turnaround time required for them to issue the certificates.
| VIC BUY SEARCH COSTS | |
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| PRIVATE SALES – HOUSE/LAND | |
| Title Search | $25 |
| Plan Search | $25 |
| Water Information Statement | $60 |
| Land Tax Statement | $40 |
| Council Information Statement | $60 |
| Final Electronic Title Search | $15 |
| TOTAL COST (ESTIMATE) | $150 – $250 |
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APARTMENT/UNIT/TOWNHOUSE |
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| Title Search | $25 |
| Plan Search | $25 |
| Water Information Statement | $60 |
| Land Tax Statement | $40 |
| Council Information Statement | $60 |
| Final Electronic Title Search | $15 |
 OWNERS CORPORATION CERTIFICATEApartments/Units/Townhouses within an Owners Corporation require further disclosure certificates. Some properties might have more one owners corporation or more than one lot – requiring additional certificates. Owners Corporation Certificate (if required) |
$225+ |
| TOTAL COST (ESTIMATE) | $300 – $650 |
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These figures are a guide only. At Settlement, our team will provide an itemised breakdown of any search fees incurred. The average search costs for our clients between 14 March 2023 – 14 March 2024 were:
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