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Cost Estimator®

See exactly what buying or selling a Jamaican property will cost — transfer tax, stamp duty, legal fees, surveyor, valuator and more. Export as PDF or XLSX.

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Fee Breakdown — BuyerEstimated ranges
Stamp Duty
half of J$5,000 (fixed statutory fee) · each party pays their share
J$2,500
Registration Fee
0.25% each (0.5% split equally) · each party pays their share
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Attorney's Fees
~2.5–3% of selling price · each party pays their own Attorney's fees
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Surveyor's Fee
~0.2–0.3% of selling price
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Valuator's Fee
~0.2–0.3% of selling price
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Agreement for Sale (Drafting)
Set by Seller's Attorney · split equally · each party pays their share
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Letter of Possession & Letters of Introduction
Set by Seller's Attorney · split equally · each party pays their share
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Sundries (correspondence, bearer etc.)
Set by Seller's Attorney · split equally · each party pays their share
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Estimated Total Additional Cost
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These are estimates only. Actual fees depend on your specific transaction, the professionals you engage, and any lender requirements. Ferguson Law will provide exact figures once we review your matter.
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