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We are in the process of doing the change in the Sydney metro area. We do not actually have any common property, sinking fund, etc so it is not too complicated. We just have an easement on one of the lots for sewerage and water. The Lands Department are a fairly small part of the equation, it seems. They told me that they were fine with the change as long as the local council approved. That is where the most work is involved with a rather detailed application involving NSW Planning and Infrastructure legislation. With help from the council's planners and some careful reading of bits of law referred to in the questionnaire, we expect to pay only council, Sydney water check, surveyor and land titles office fees, amounting in total of under $7,000 between us. We might or might not have to pay a plumber to move our water supply from the easement, which would add somewhat to the costs. I would comment on the quote of $10,000 to hire a solicitor, but the limitations of this site preclude such. Good luck with your project.