Crown land is sold for no less that the Reserve Price which is set with regard to the market value of the land, as assessed by the Office of the Valuer-General.
Applicants are responsible for all costs associated with the sale. These costs can vary considerably and, in some cases, may exceed the value of the land being purchased.
Where an application to purchase Crown land or an interest in Crown land is associated with a proposed development or subdivision, it is the applicant's responsibility to ensure the proposal complies with all relevant planning requirements. Applicants should consult the relevant council, as the planning authority, and review the Development Applications and Works information available on the Parks and Wildlife Service website before submitting an application.
The Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania (NRE Tas) has identified parcels of Crown land that are surplus to Government requirements and suitable for public sale.
These parcels of Crown land have been identified through a process of consultation with other government departments, local councils and other stakeholders. The reserve price for each sale of Crown land will be determined by the Office of the Valuer General and properties will be sold by public process.
All properties will be listed through a local real estate agency and will be advertised through the regular channels for property sales.
For the current list of properties and assigned real estate agents, check the
Properties for public sale page.
All enquiries can be directed to the listed real estate agent.
Purchasing Crown Land by Application
Crown land may also be purchased by application. Most parcels of Crown land sold through this process are not capable of being sold as standalone lots and are therefore usually incorporated into the applicant's adjoining title.
Examples include:
Purchasing an Interest in Crown Land (Easements)
Applications may also be made to purchase an interest in Crown land, including easements required for access, infrastructure or utility services. Examples include:
rights of carriageway
access easements
service easements
drainage easement
An easement creates a permanent right of access or use over Crown land for a specified purpose.
The application and assessment process is generally the same whether the proposal involves the purchase of Crown land outright or the purchase of an interest in Crown land.
Costs
Applicants are responsible for all costs associated with the sale. These may include:
application fee
valuation fee
legal fees
survey fees
stamp duty
title registration fees
Applications to purchase Crown land can be made by lodging the relevant application form and paying the applicable fee. Please note the Application fee is non-refundabale.
Purchase Application Form (PDF 260Kb)
Purchase Application Form Guide Sheet (PDF 122Kb)
Fees
Reserved road or minor Crown land adhesion
| $637.00 (GST exempt)
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Any other Crown land
| $970.20 (GST exempt)
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