Practical guides for a more informed NSW purchase

Start with the question you need answered. Each guide explains what to ask, where to look for evidence and when to involve a professional.

Choosing legal help

• How to choose a conveyancer: compare scope, experience and communication.
• Conveyancing costs: understand the quote and the charges that may sit outside it.
• Contract review: prepare a useful brief and ask for advice before your next commitment.

Buying a new property

• New-build documents: separate contract requirements from conditional documents and further enquiries.
• Off-the-plan documents: organise records and questions at each stage.
• Occupation certificates: understand scope and avoid treating a certificate as a complete condition assessment.

Understanding property condition

• Building and pest inspections: understand scope, limitations and follow-up.
• Mould and damp before buying: turn an observation into questions for the right specialist.

Not sure where to begin?

Choose the buying journey closest to your situation, or organise your questions in a buyer checklist.

These guides provide general information. They do not determine your rights under a particular contract or assess whether a property is safe, sound or suitable for you.