FAQs

Identify your requirements

Identify suitable properties that may or may not be currently for sale

Research previous sales price statistics for the selected properties

Determine all matters relevant to possible transactions. For example title searches, the legality of structures, and the legality of the use of the property.

Draft any special conditions to a proposed contract

Arrange inspections

Conduct negotiations for the selected property

Obtain the property at the lowest possible price

To accurately define the subject matter of the sale i.e. what is included in the sale.

Prepare the Offer and Acceptance and draft any appropriate special conditions

Present a written offer and negotiate the sale price.

Explain the Contract for the Sale of Land by Offer and Acceptance and the Joint Form of General Conditions for the Sale of Land

Explain the effect of any variations to the Contract that may be requested by the seller or the buyer. For example extensions of time for finance approval or settlement

Monitor the contract from sale to settlement, especially the satisfaction of any special conditions

Arrange and attend the pre settlement inspection

Liaise with settlement agent/solicitor and other parties to facilitate settlement

This is a standard agreement prepared by the REIWA whereby the owner agrees to allow the tenant to occupy the owners property under specified terms and conditions.

the Agreement specifies:

The identity of the tenant, the owner, and the property

The type of tenancy- fixed or periodic

The amount of the rent, and when it will be paid

How many people are permitted to occupy the premises

If pets are permitted

Who is to pay for water consumption

The amount of the security bond

Any special conditions that have been agreed between the owner and the tenant

The Agreement further addresses the rights and obligations of the tenant and the owner.

To be eligible:

At least one of the applicants must be an Australian citizen or have permanent residency in Australia. None of the applicants must have previously owned a home anywhere in Australia. Applicants must occupy the home purchased as their principal place of residence. If an applicant's spouse or de-facto partner has previously owned a home, no grant will be available. Except in the case of legal disability, applicants must be natural persons (that is not a company). Everyone with an interest in the home is considered an applicant.