Resources

Government and regulatory bodies

Government links

• Landgate

  WA's land information authority. Search titles, lodge documents, and verify property boundaries.

  https://www.landgate.wa.gov.au/

• Transfer duty (formerly stamp duty)

  Information on duty rates, exemptions, and concessions for WA property transfers.

  https://www.wa.gov.au/organisation/department-of-finance/transfer-duty

• First Home Owner Grant

  Eligibility and application details for the WA First Home Owner Grant.

  https://www.wa.gov.au/organisation/department-of-communities/first-home-owner-grant

• Home Buyers Assistance Account

  Financial assistance for eligible first-home buyers in WA.

  https://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/consumer-protection/home-buyers-assistance-account

• Application for Transfer of Licence or Entitlement

  Forms and guidance for transferring vehicle or property licences.

  https://www.transport.wa.gov.au/

Safety and compliance

Property safety

• RCD Safety Switches

  Requirements for residual current devices in WA residential properties.

  https://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/building-commission/residual-current-devices-rcds

• Pool Safety Checklist

  Compliance requirements for swimming pool barriers and safety in WA.

  https://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/building-commission/swimming-pools

• TYPLEX Pipes

  Information on defective plumbing products, including TYPLEX pipe recalls.

  https://www.commerce.wa.gov.au/building-commission/defective-plumbing-products

Digital settlement tools

Tools we use

• PEXA

  The electronic property exchange network we use for most settlements. Provides secure online settlement and lodgement.

  https://www.pexa.com.au/

• Scantek

  Identity verification service used for property transactions and statutory declarations.

  https://www.scantek.com.au/

• Livesign

  Electronic signing platform for property documents.

  https://www.livesign.com.au/

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