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What should foreign Buyers consider when purchasing property in Australia?

What is a Section 32 Statement?

A Section 32 Statement is a legal disclosure document that sellers in Victoria must provide to potential buyers before signing a contract. It outlines key property details, including title information, zoning, and any restrictions.

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 If you are buying a unit, townhouse or an apartment, you would note that these type of properties will generally come with an owners corporation, which is established to manage the common areas within the complex. An owners corporation would apply to everything between a small three-lot subdivision in the suburbs to the tallest high-rise in the middle of a metropolitan area. The primary responsibility of the owners corporation is to set rules that govern behavior on the premises, raise levies that are used for general maintenance and management activities on site and hold meetings between all the owners and occupants to decide on the daily affairs of the complex.

You have a right to terminate the contract for any reason, including if you change your mind. This right exists only for a limited time and is called a Cooling-off Period.

What potential issues might the contract itself have?

The contract itself may have issues such as

The deposit must be paid to the Deposit Holder as required by the Contract terms which can sometimes be immediately.

Securing finance approval is a critical step for Buyers when entering into a property contract subject to finance. The finance clause is intended to provide the buyer with an opportunity to exit from the contract if they are not able to obtain sufficient funding from their lender to complete the contract. The common timeframe for these clauses is 14 –21 days after the contract date.

Before any Buyer purchases a home or vacant residential land, they should be aware of a range of issues that may affect that property and impose restrictions or obligations on them, if they buy it. This checklist aims to help the Buyers identify whether any of these issues will affect them. The questions are a starting point for guidance purposes only.

Stamp duty, also known as Transfer Duty, is a crucial state tax to understand when purchasing property in Victoria. This state tax applies to various property transactions and can significantly impact the overall cost of buying a property. In this article, we'll explore what stamp duty is, how it's calculated, and the key considerations for Buyers, including potential exemptions, concessions, and additional duties for foreign Buyers. Understanding these factors can help you navigate the property market more effectively and avoid unexpected costs.