Buying Property

Are you thinking of buying a property in Australia?

Not sure where to start or what research to conduct?

The information below will assist you in your research and includes what questions to ask and where to find information on a Federal (National) Government level, State Government level, Local Government level and suburb level. We can even recommend how to find information on a street level and single property level.

 
Let’s start with the property and land buying process in Australia. You will find information and links below:

Buying Property :  Buying a house or land is a significant investment – information about home buying is available on State Government published websites. The information is provided to inform and educate buyers and sellers and refer you to other sources of information.

Laws relating to real estate and property vary between states and territories, so you should also do some research with the authority in your state or territory. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) provides some information about buying and selling real estate in Australia. Go to the ACCC website to see Real Estate Services

Where else to go for help with real estate services

Real estate services are also governed by the fair trading acts in each state and territory which contain similar consumer protections to the Trade Practices Act and also apply to natural persons and companies. These regulations provide you with extra protections when purchasing or selling your home.

The following links could be a good place for you to do some more research on buying or selling a property in your state or territory. The list below provides links to state based Consumer Affairs Departments or Real Estate Agent Supervisory Boards (regulators)

·       Australian Capital Territory 
·       New South Wales
·       Northern Territory
·       Queensland
·       South Australia
·      Tasmania
·       Victoria
·       Western Australia

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Buying a Property and Settlement/Conveynacing

Laws relating to real estate settlement and conveyancing vary between states and territories, so you should also do some research with the authority in your state or territory.

Go to settlement and conveyancing

 
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