Received a Contract of Sale and Section 32?

Read the two documents together

Questions about the contract

• Are the purchaser and property details, price, deposit and inclusions what I intend?
• Can I meet the proposed settlement and payment dates?
• Are the finance, building or pest conditions I need actually included, and what deadlines apply?
• Do special conditions change the position I expected?

Questions about the disclosures

• What title interests, easements, covenants or planning restrictions need explanation?
• What do the outgoings, services and other relevant certificates show?
• Does an owners corporation apply, and what further information should I consider?
• Is anything missing, unclear, out of date or inconsistent with what I have been told?

Documents are part of the investigation

Consider physical condition, boundaries, proposed use, building work and other matters important to you. Appropriate inspections and specialist enquiries may still be needed. Do not assume the Section 32 identifies every risk or proves that the property suits your plans.

Read Consumer Affairs Victoria’s guidance on property advice and documents. Use the existing buyer checklists to prepare your questions.

Take the next step before signing

Ask Richard about a Preliminary Contract Review if you have unsigned documents. You may email your Contract of Sale and Section 32 Vendor Statement to Richard for a preliminary review enquiry. If a signing, offer or auction deadline is close, telephone promptly rather than waiting for an email response.

Already signed? Use the already-signed pathway. No property yet? Request a Free Buyer Discussion. See also offers and auctions.