Brush fences A brush fence is a fence or gate that is primarily constructed of brush such as broombrush. Building requirements for brush fences Brush fences in close proximity to dwellings are fire hazards that pose a risk to the safety of occupants. There are safety requirements 796.1 KB for new...
Technical Building Rules for Construction Work No development, including building work, can be undertaken in South Australia without an appropriate development approval being obtained from the relevant authority after an application and assessment process. In most cases the relevant authority is the local council. The framework for development assessment and for building...
A binding contract does not exist until a written offer has been formally accepted by the vendor and the contract has been signed by both parties. The contract document outlines the terms and conditions of the sale and contains provision for: The name and address of the vendor Your...
What am I entitled to? RevenueSA administers the first home owner grant along with a number of other grants and concessions from the government for new home buyers. You may be eligible for: First Home Owner Grant Off-the-plan Stamp Duty Concession First Home Owner Grant (FHOG) FHOG is a one-off...
The settlement date that you agreed to in the contract is the date on which the balance of the purchase price is paid to the vendor in exchange for the title to the property. This is an official process conducted between the legal and financial representatives of you and...
Form 1 statement One of the things that should help with your decision making about a property is the Form 1 statement. A Form 1 statement is a legal requirement, and is meant to give you important information about a property. It includes the property’s title particulars, mortgages on...
If you are looking to sell a property, chances are you will deal with a real estate agent or an agent’s representative. Be represented by the best! Agents, auctioneers and sales representatives are required to be registered and carry a photographic registration card. During the buying process you can...
Frequently Asked Questions For Buyers Private sale If you choose to sell your property yourself rather than appoint an agent, you may save money as you won’t pay any agent’s commission. Inspect comparable properties, obtain sales figures for comparable properties in your area and find statistics on recent property...
Land Titles Explained In South Australia, property titles fall under three main categories – Torrens Title, Strata Title and Community Title. If you are planning to buy a home on its own block of land it is likely to be a Torrens Title property. If you buy a unit,...
First Home Owners Grant From time to time, State or Commonwealth Governments offer incentives to first home buyers. Contact Revenue SA (www.revenuesa.sa.gov.au) for further information. Getting a loan It is important to set a budget. Think about how much you can afford to borrow and repay. The bigger deposit...