Hi Gabbie
If there are no money changing hands, then you are looking at:
- legal costs of approx. $440-$660
- disbursements (lodging fees etc) $50-$100
- registration fee tot he Titles Office $94.60
- stamp duty - calculated on the market value of the property (you would need a market appraisal from the agent); if the property is a family farm, your dad would be exempt from payment of stamp duty; or, your dad could claim a pensioner exemption/concession (depending on the value of the property) if he hasn't claimed it in the past and if the property will be his principal place of residence.
If the property is mortgaged, you would need the bank's consent to the transfer and your dad would need sign a mortgage in favour of the bank.
The process is quite straightforward and relatively quick.
Good luck!