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    Net proceeds from a sale

    Net sale proceeds after agent commission, conveyancing, CGT and your loan payout. Run it before you sign with an agent.

    Net Sale Proceeds Calculator

    What is left after commission, conveyancing, CGT and your loan payout.

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    Stamp duty and legal fees when you bought. They reduce the capital gain.

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    Held 11 years, 4 months and 7 days: the 50% CGT discount applies.

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    = $26,400 agent fee

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    Leave at 0 if property is unencumbered.

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    Used to work out CGT at 2026–27 tax rates.

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    Sale price
    $1,200,000
    Agent commission (2.2%)
    −$26,400
    Marketing
    −$5,000
    Legal / conveyancing
    −$1,500
    Total selling costs
    −$32,900

    2.7% of sale price

    Loan repayment
    −$400,000
    CGT on a $417k gain after buying and selling costs (average 43.8%)
    −$91,369

    50% discount applied (held at least 12 months)

    Net proceeds
    $675,731

    Estimates only, not financial or tax advice. CGT calculations depend on your individual circumstances, residency status, and cost base adjustments. Consult a registered tax agent before selling.

    Agent Commission by State

    Typical commission by state, and what it costs at your sale price.

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    StateTypical rangeFee at $1,000,000
    NSW1.5%–2.5%$20,000
    VIC1.5%–2.5%$20,000
    QLD2.0%–3.0%$25,000
    WA2.0%–3.25%$27,500
    SA1.5%–2.2%$19,000
    ACT1.5%–2.5%$20,000
    TAS2.0%–3.0%$25,000
    NT2.5%–3.5%$30,000

    These ranges are industry estimates: no government body publishes commission data. The fee column uses the middle of each range. Commission is not set by law and can be negotiated; proposals from several agents show the range in your area.

    Selling Checklist

    Step-by-step from decision to settlement day.

    Who you'll need to sell

    Agents, a conveyancer and a removalist.

    Compare Selling Agents

    OpenAgent compares local agents on recent sales and commission.

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    Conveyancing for Sellers

    A conveyancer prepares the contract of sale, handles the title transfer and settles the sale.

    ✓ Ask for a fixed fee that itemises disbursements

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    Book Removalists

    Muval collects quotes from local removalists from one request.

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    General Advice Warning

    The information on this site is general in nature and does not consider your personal circumstances, financial situation, or needs. Before acting on any information, you should consider its appropriateness having regard to your own situation and seek professional advice from a licensed financial adviser, mortgage broker, accountant, or solicitor.