Rural Property & Land Buyer Checklist
Buying land or a rural property?
Before committing to a rural property, vacant land or existing dwelling, consider the property's title, boundaries, services, environmental risks, development possibilities and suitability for your lifestyle.
Due Diligence Checklist
Subdivision & Common Property
Understand your obligations when purchasing part of a subdivision.
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Are you buying part of a subdivision property?
If there is common property such as driveways, it may be subject to Owners Corporation fees.
Location, Safety & Insurance
Consider the risks and practical implications of the property's location.
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Consider the location and distance from the city or civilisation.
If you choose to buy a house far away from the city / civilisation, properties are occasionally subject to the risk of fire and flooding.
Consider the implications of safety and insurance premiums when assessing a property that may be exposed to fire, flooding or other location-related risks.
Rural Property & Development
Check whether the property can be used and developed in the way you intend.
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Check if the property has any Crown licence associated with the land.
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Check with the local council if you are permitted to build new dwellings.
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Consider whether the property suits your lifestyle expectations.
Environmental & Land Contamination
Consider the property's history and surrounding land.
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Check for previous activities on the property.
Determine whether any past activities in the property could have caused soil or ground contamination. -
Check activities on adjacent land.
Consider whether activities on neighbouring or adjacent land could have caused soil or ground contamination.
Property Boundaries & Title
Confirm that the physical property matches the legal documentation.
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Measure the property boundaries.
When buying big or small blocks of land, whether vacant land or dwellings, check and measure the boundaries to the nearest connecting point. -
Compare the measurements with the title document.
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Ensure all information matches before making commitments.
Find out about any restrictions / encumbrances on the property title. These can prevent you from developing the property.
Look at the Section 32 Statement for information about restrictions and encumbrances.
Building & Pest Inspection
Consider a professional inspection when purchasing an existing house.
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Arrange a building and pest inspection.
Building and pest inspection is very useful if you decide to buy an existing house. -
Obtain a comprehensive professional report.
Professional building and pest inspectors can provide you a comprehensive report about any structural damage to the building as well as any hidden pest infestation information.
Essential Property Services
Confirm that the property has access to the services you need.
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Check water availability.
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Check sewerage availability.
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Check electricity availability.
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Check gas availability.
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Check telephone availability.
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Check internet availability.
Certain properties may not have all services, or will incur a fee to obtain the service. Confirm availability and any associated costs before committing to the property.
Engage Your Licensed Conveyancer
Obtain professional assistance before committing to the purchase.
A4 Conveyancing Pty Ltd
It is necessary to engage a licensed conveyancer to help understand all legal contracts and obligations. Perform this task way before you commit to buying the property.
Werribee, VIC 3030
A4 Conveyancing Pty Ltd
Licensed conveyancer details provided in the original checklist.
Recommendation: Discuss the contract, Section 32 statement, Owners Corporation
information and your legal obligations before signing or committing.
Suite 3, 10 Watton St, Werribee, Vic. 3030
(03) 9749 8515
admin@a4conveyancing.com.au
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