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Land tax when buying and selling property

Learn how to apply for a Section 47 clearance certificate, request an updated certificate, and clear a land tax liability for property settlement.

Update clearance certificate
Understand land tax clearance

Understand your land tax obligations during the sale of property and the documents you need to provide.
Apply for a clearance certificate

You must give the buyer of your property a copy of the clearance certificate at least 14 days before settlement.
Apply for a clearance quote

Required when a clearance certificate shows unpaid land tax for property that has not yet been valued by the NSW Valuer General.
Request a settlement letter

If your land tax assessment notice will be overdue by the date of your property settlement you will need a settlement letter.
Update existing clearance certificate or obtain copy

If you have an existing clearance certificate you can obtain a copy or update your certificate online.
Request an urgent assessment notice

How to request an assessment notice to be issued for an upcoming property settlement.
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