Tasmania
Wainwright Legal assists buyers, sellers and investors with conveyancing transactions across Tasmania. Whether our clients are purchasing or selling in Hobart, Launceston, Devonport or regional Tasmanian communities, our team provides clear guidance and dependable legal support from start to finish. We take the time to understand your goals, anticipate the steps ahead, and ensure every stage of your matter is handled with care and precision.
Our team offers responsive, practical advice throughout the entire process, ensuring your property transaction is managed with accuracy, attention to detail and the level of professional insight every matter deserves. We explain Tasmania’s standard 3‑business‑day cooling‑off period, review contract conditions, and guide you through finance, building and pest requirements where these have been included. We also help you understand Tasmania’s mix of electronic and paper‑based settlements, coordinate searches, and ensure your inspectors and lenders meet local requirements.
We keep you informed and confident at every stage, answering questions as they arise and guiding you through the process with clarity and steady communication. Our clients always feel informed about each step, with straightforward updates and explanations on how their transaction is moving forward. With Wainwright Legal, your Tasmanian property matter receives consistent attention and thoughtful guidance, making your experience feel calm, organised and well supported.
Buying in TAS
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If you have a property you wish to make an offer on, kindly contact our office and we will guide you through the next steps. Once we receive the contract, our team completes a thorough review and provides written advice within 1 business day, including any recommended amendments to request from the vendor before you proceed to exchange.
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We explain Tasmania’s standard 3‑business‑day cooling off period, which begins once contracts are exchanged. If you choose to terminate during this period, you may withdraw without needing to provide a reason, and your deposit is refunded in full.
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Tasmanian contracts can include finance, building and pest conditions if these are expressly stipulated. If you terminate under either condition, it is entirely at your discretion. The finance approval or inspection simply needs to be unsatisfactory in your opinion, and you are entitled to a full refund of your deposit.
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When purchasing property in Tasmania, property transfer duty, commonly referred to as stamp duty, is generally payable on the transfer of the property. The amount payable is determined by the dutiable value of the property and may be affected by any concessions or exemptions for which you are eligible.
You can estimate the property transfer duty payable using the official Tasmanian State Revenue Office Property Transfer Duties Calculator:
Duty - Tasmanian Revenue Online
The calculator provides an estimate of the duty that may apply to your transaction. The final amount payable will depend on your individual circumstances and your eligibility for any applicable concessions or exemptions.
We walk you through when stamp duty is due, how to prepare for payment, and whether any first‑home or transfer‑duty concessions may apply to your purchase.
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Following exchange, we manage your matter through to settlement by liaising with your lender, reviewing settlement figures, coordinating with the vendor’s solicitor and keeping communication steady so your transaction progresses smoothly to completion
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If settlement does not occur on the due date, interest is payable under the contract’s special conditions on the balance of the purchase price. The vendor may also issue a notice requiring settlement within 14 days. We guide you through these steps, ensuring you understand your obligations and the timeframes involved.
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When purchasing property in TAS, the following approximate third-party fees will apply:
Settlement fee: $132.00
Search fees: $245.00
Registration fees: $233.18
Mandatory Verification of Identity Fee: $45.00 for individuals
Office Sundries & File Retention Fee: $70.00
All of the above fees are estimates only to assist you with a preliminary understanding of the associated costs in running your matter. The actual fees incurred could be more or less than the above items.
Selling in TAS
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We prepare a clear, compliant TAS Contract of Sale that includes all required documents and vendor disclosures, guiding you through your statutory obligations and ensuring your property is ready to be listed without delay.
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We explain Tasmania’s standard 3‑business‑day cooling off period, which begins once contracts are exchanged. If the purchasers choose to terminate during this period, they may withdraw without needing to provide a reason, and the deposit is refunded in full.
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Tasmanian contracts can include finance, building and pest conditions if these are expressly stipulated. If the purchaser terminates under either condition, it is entirely at their discretion. The finance approval or inspection simply needs to be unsatisfactory in their opinion, and they are entitled to a full refund of the deposit.
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Following exchange, we maintain momentum by liaising with your lender about their discharge process and coordinating with the other side so your sale stays on track through to completion.
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If settlement does not occur on the due date due to the purchaser’s default, interest is payable under the contract’s special conditions on the balance of the purchase price. You may also issue a notice requiring settlement within 14 days. We guide you through these steps, ensuring you understand your rights and the timeframes involved.
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When selling property in TAS, the following approximate third-party fees will apply:
Settlement fee: $132.00
Search fees: $245.00
Registration fees: $233.18
Mandatory Verification of Identity Fee: $45.00 for individuals
Office Sundries & File Retention Fee: $70.00
All of the above fees are estimates only to assist you with a preliminary understanding of the associated costs in running your matter. The actual fees incurred could be more or less than the above items.