Buying a property in Australian Capital Territory
Canberra runs on a leasehold system and commonly requires up-front building inspections, so preparation is everything.
The essentials, anywhere in ACT
Know the value
Pull comparable sales and an indicative value range for any Canberra-area address before you enquire.
Ask the right questions
Building & pest, the contract and disclosure documents, settlement terms and price expectations.
Track your conditions
Keep finance, building & pest and settlement dates in front of you with reminders.
Contract & disclosure
ACT sellers typically provide a contract with building and pest reports attached. Review them with your solicitor.
Stamp duty and any first-home buyer concessions apply in Australian Capital Territory and change over time, so check current rates with the Australian Capital Territory revenue office and confirm specifics with your solicitor or broker.
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Educational information only, not legal, credit or financial advice. Australian Capital Territory legal and tax specifics change, so confirm with your solicitor or mortgage broker.