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 Designed in Western Australia by Prestige Settlements, a local business, the WA Stamp Duty iPhone App is the first of its kind developed by a WA company. The new Prestige App has been put through vigorous testing to ensure it is user friendly and will provide buyers with accurate, easy to understand information. It’s on the spot calculation capabilities make it unique to the market, while suiting the natural desire for instant and precise information for home buyers.

Stamp Duty is the largest incidental cost when purchasing a new property and needs to be factored into any purchase equation. Stamp duty is a cost that can often be over looked or miscalculated throughout the investigative stages of searching and budgeting for a new property. Omission or errors in the stamp duty can result in the total property purchase costs exceeding the buyers borrowing capacity.

 The Prestige App is perfect for first home buyers, who are entering the market with little knowledge of the costs associated with purchasing their first home. They will be able to educate themselves while searching for their first home, ensuring they keep to their budget.

The Prestige Application was developed by the team at Prestige Settlements with the sole purpose to better equip buyers with the cost associated with Stamp Duty. The Prestige App is ideal for all types of property buyers and will aid in the purchase process. Buyers can simply enter the type of buyer they are; property they are hoping to purchase, along with the property price; and the Stamp Duty will be calculated instantly in the palm of their hand.

 Prestige Settlements Licensee Alan Thompson has had over 25 years experience specialising in all areas of real estate settlement. A primary work ethic for Alan is to ensure that the settlement process is accurate, prompt and as straightforward as possible. Alan stated, “This Application allows buyers to calculate Stamp Duty down to the last cent, it is quick and easy to use showing buyers exactly what they can expect to pay in regards to the stamp duty on the purchase of a property”.

 Not only will the Prestige App provide buyers with an indicative cost for Stamp Duty, it also provides access to the experts at Prestige Settlements. With a simple touch you will connect with a settlement agent who can answer all of your questions over the telephone or alternatively you can email Prestige directly for more information from the App. Also, it has a smart feature that allows the final calculation to be emailed or sent via SMS which gives the App further versatility.

 The Prestige Settlements Stamp Duty iPhone Application, designed by Digital Union for Prestige Settlements is free and available now. It can be downloaded from the Prestige Settlements website www.prestigesettlements.com.au, alternatively visit the Apple iTunes Store, simply follow this direct link http://itunes.apple.com/au/app/prestige/id442884569?mt=8, or search 'prestige' in the App Store on your iphone/ipad.