Okava

Legal & ownership

Deed of Transfer

Overview

A Deed of Transfer is the document registered in the Deeds Registry that transfers ownership from the seller to the buyer.

Process

  1. Agreement of Sale signed.
  2. Conveyancer prepares transfer documents.
  3. Taxes and fees are settled.
  4. Documents are lodged.
  5. Transfer is registered.

Important

Ownership generally passes when registration is completed, not when the Agreement of Sale is signed.