Property Guides
Property Guides for NSW
Plain English answers to the questions buyers and sellers ask us every day.
Every guide we have published, grouped by topic. Find your question on the left and tap the link on the right to read the full guide. Or jump straight to your section:
Buying and Selling
Topics that matter whether you are on the buying side or the selling side.
| Topic | Read the guide |
|---|---|
| Underquoting laws | What Do the New NSW Underquoting Laws Mean for Buyers and Sellers? |
| Council rates and water adjustments | How Are Council Rates and Water Adjusted at Settlement in NSW? |
| Delayed settlement | What Happens If Settlement Is Delayed in NSW? |
| Deposit bonds | What Is a Deposit Bond and How Does It Work? |
| Exchange of contracts | What Is Exchange of Contracts in NSW? |
Buying Property
Contracts, certificates, costs and the steps from offer to settlement.
Selling Property
What sellers need in place before and after an offer is accepted.
| Topic | Read the guide |
|---|---|
| ATO clearance certificate | Selling in NSW? Why You Need an ATO Clearance Certificate |
| Unapproved building works | Selling a House With Unapproved Building Works in NSW |
| After accepting an offer | Selling a Property: You’ve Accepted an Offer. Here’s What Happens Next |
| Vendor questions before signing | Questions Sellers Must Answer Before a Buyer Signs the Contract |
| Cost of a contract of sale | How much does it cost to get a contract of sale? |
| Pool certificates | Do I Need a Pool Certificate to Sell a Property in NSW? |
| Occupation certificates | Do I need an Occupation Certificate to sell a house? |
Property Law and Conveyancers
How conveyancers work and how they differ from solicitors.
| Topic | Read the guide |
|---|---|
| Same conveyancer as the seller | Can You Use the Same Conveyancer as the Seller in NSW? |
| What a conveyancer does | What Does a Conveyancer Do in NSW? |
| Conveyancer vs solicitor | Conveyancer vs Solicitor in NSW: Which Should You Use? |
| Sales advice for sellers | What Does a Conveyancer Need in the Sales Advice? |
AML and Verification of Identity
Anti-money laundering rules and verifying who you are.
| Topic | Read the guide |
|---|---|
| AML checks | Anti-money laundering checks when buying or selling property: your questions answered |
| Verifying your identity online | How to Verify Your Identity Online for a NSW Sale or Purchase |
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