Transferring property between family members or spouses.
Adding or removing a name from a title, transferring to a family member, or moving property after separation: we prepare the documents, check duty and lender consent, and register the transfer.
Get a fixed-fee transfer quote
Meet online, or in person at our office (by prior appointment). We usually reply within one business day.
Property transfers at Asher Freeman Lawyers
Asher Freeman Lawyers handles transfers of land in Victoria between spouses and partners, between family members, and after separation under family law orders or agreements. We prepare and lodge the transfer, check whether duty applies, obtain lender consent and confirm registration with Land Use Victoria.
Transfers we handle
Between spouses or partners
Adding a partner to the title, or transferring a share between you.
After separation
Transfers under family law orders or a binding financial agreement.
To family members
Gifts or sales to children, parents or other relatives, with duty checked first.
Adding or removing a name
Changing who is on the title, including after a death or a change in circumstances.
Lender consent
Dealing with your lender where the property is mortgaged.
Lodgement and registration
Preparing the transfer, lodging it electronically and confirming registration.
Before you transfer
Duty may apply
A transfer can attract duty even when no money changes hands. Check exemptions before you sign.
Talk to your accountant
Capital gains tax, land tax and pension entitlements can be affected by a change in ownership.
Check your mortgage
A lender’s consent is usually needed, and a refinance may be required.
Three simple steps
Meet with us online, or in person at our Chadstone office (by prior appointment).
Tell us about the transfer
Who owns the property now, who should own it, and whether there is a mortgage.
We check and prepare
We check duty, arrange lender consent and prepare the transfer documents.
We register it
We lodge the transfer and confirm when the title shows the new owners.
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Property transfers: frequently asked questions
Do I pay stamp duty if no money changes hands?
Possibly. Duty in Victoria is generally assessed on the greater of the price paid and the market value. Some exemptions exist, for example for certain transfers between spouses or under family law orders. We check eligibility before you transfer.
Does my lender need to agree?
If there is a mortgage on the property, yes. The lender usually needs to consent to a change in ownership or a refinance may be required.
Can you transfer property after separation?
Yes. We register transfers made under family law court orders or binding financial agreements, and can help with the family law side too.
Are there tax consequences?
A transfer can affect capital gains tax and land tax. We recommend speaking with your accountant before transferring.
Last reviewed October 2026. This page provides general information only and is not legal advice. Contact us for advice about your situation.
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