U1-95 Severn ST Box Hill North - s32
U1-95 Severn ST Box Hill North - s32
U1-95 Severn ST Box Hill North - s32
STATEMENT
VENDOR’S REPRESENTATIVE
Cayman Conveyancing
4211/22-24 Jane Bell Lane,
Melbourne VIC 3000
Vendor Statement
The vendor makes this statement in respect of the land in accordance with section 32 of the Sale of Land Act 1962.
This statement must be signed by the vendor and given to the purchaser before the purchaser signs the contract.
The vendor may sign by electronic signature.
The purchaser acknowledges being given this statement signed by the vendor with the attached documents before
the purchaser signed any contract.
Date
Vendor’s name KOK FEU WONG
/ /
Vendor’s
signature
Purchaser’s Date
name / /
Purchaser’s
signature
Purchaser’s Date
name / /
Purchaser’s
signature
1. FINANCIAL MATTERS
1.1 Particulars of any Rates, Taxes, Charges or Other Similar Outgoings (and any interest on them)
1.2 Particulars of any Charge (whether registered or not) imposed by or under any Act to secure an amount due
under that Act, including the amount owing under the charge
To
2. INSURANCE
2.1 Damage and Destruction
This section 2.1 only applies if this vendor statement is in respect of a contract which does NOT provide for the land
to remain at the risk of the vendor until the purchaser becomes entitled to possession or receipt of rents and profits.
Not Applicable.
2.2 Owner Builder
This section 2.2 only applies where there is a residence on the land that was constructed by an owner-builder
within the preceding 6 years and section 137B of the Building Act 1993 applies to the residence.
Not Applicable.
3. LAND USE
3.1 Easements, Covenants or Other Similar Restrictions
(a) A description of any easement, covenant or other similar restriction affecting the land (whether registered or
unregistered): -
There is NO access to the property by road if the square box is marked with an ‘X’
The land is in a designated bushfire prone area within the meaning of regulations made under the Building
Act 1993 if the square box is marked with an ‘X’
3.4 Planning Scheme
Attached is a certificate with the required specified information.
4. NOTICES
4.1 Notice, Order, Declaration, Report or Recommendation
Particulars of any notice, order, declaration, report or recommendation of a public authority or government
department or approved proposal directly and currently affecting the land, being a notice, order, declaration, report,
recommendation or approved proposal of which the vendor might reasonably be expected to have knowledge:
Not Applicable.
4.2 Agricultural Chemicals
There are NO notices, property management plans, reports or orders in respect of the land issued by a government
department or public authority in relation to livestock disease or contamination by agricultural chemicals affecting
the ongoing use of the land for agricultural purposes. However, if this is not the case, the details of any such
notices, property management plans, reports or orders, are as follows:
Nil.
Nil.
5. BUILDING PERMITS
Particulars of any building permit issued under the Building Act 1993 in the preceding 7 years (required only where there
is a residence on the land):
Building permit attached.
6. OWNERS CORPORATION
This section 6 only applies if the land is affected by an owners corporation within the meaning of the Owners
Corporations Act 2006.
8. SERVICES
The services which are marked with an ‘X’ in the accompanying square box are NOT connected to the land:
9. TITLE
Attached are copies of the following documents:
9.1 (a) Registered Title
A Register Search Statement and the document, or part of a document, referred to as the 'diagram location'
in that statement which identifies the land and its location.
10. SUBDIVISION
10.1 Unregistered Subdivision
This section 10.1 only applies if the land is subject to a subdivision which is not registered.
Not Applicable.
10.2 Staged Subdivision
This section 10.2 only applies if the land is part of a staged subdivision within the meaning of section 37 of the
Subdivision Act 1988.
Not Applicable.
10.3 Further Plan of Subdivision
This section 10.3 only applies if the land is subject to a subdivision in respect of which a further plan within the
meaning of the Subdivision Act 1988 is proposed.
Not Applicable.
13. ATTACHMENTS
(Any certificates, documents and other attachments may be annexed to this section 13)
(Additional information may be added to this section 13 where there is insufficient space in any of the earlier sections)
(Attached is an “Additional Vendor Statement” if section 1.3 (Terms Contract) or section 1.4 (Sale Subject to Mortgage)
applies)
The Victorian Government acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Victoria and pays respects to their ongoing connection to their Country, History and Culture. The Victorian Government extends this respect to their Elders,
past, present and emerging.
LAND DESCRIPTION
Lot 1 on Plan of Subdivision 305218X.
PARENT TITLE Volume 04576 Folio 166
Created by instrument PS305218X 05/12/1991
REGISTERED PROPRIETOR
Estate Fee Simple
Sole Proprietor
KOK FEU WONG of UNIT 6 40 KATHRYN ROAD KNOXFIELD VIC 3180
AU157124J 19/03/2021
DIAGRAM LOCATION
SEE PS305218X FOR FURTHER DETAILS AND BOUNDARIES
NIL
Street Address: UNIT 1 95 SEVERN STREET BOX HILL NORTH VIC 3129
ADMINISTRATIVE NOTICES
NIL
OWNERS CORPORATIONS
The land in this folio is affected by
OWNERS CORPORATION PLAN NO. PS305218X
DOCUMENT END
Title 10047/475 Page 1 of 1
Copyright State of Victoria. No part of this publication may be reproduced except as permitted by the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth), to comply with a statutory requirement or pursuant to a written agreement. The information is only
valid at the time and in the form obtained from the LANDATA REGD TM System. None of the State of Victoria, its agents or contractors, accepts responsibility for any subsequent publication or reproduction of the information.
The Victorian Government acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Victoria and pays respects to their ongoing connection to their Country, History and Culture. The Victorian Government extends this respect to their Elders,
past, present and emerging.
LAND DESCRIPTION
Lot 1 on Plan of Subdivision 305218X.
PARENT TITLE Volume 04576 Folio 166
Created by instrument PS305218X 05/12/1991
REGISTERED PROPRIETOR
Estate Fee Simple
Sole Proprietor
KOK FEU WONG of UNIT 6 40 KATHRYN ROAD KNOXFIELD VIC 3180
AU157124J 19/03/2021
DIAGRAM LOCATION
SEE PS305218X FOR FURTHER DETAILS AND BOUNDARIES
NIL
Street Address: UNIT 1 95 SEVERN STREET BOX HILL NORTH VIC 3129
ADMINISTRATIVE NOTICES
NIL
OWNERS CORPORATIONS
The land in this folio is affected by
OWNERS CORPORATION PLAN NO. PS305218X
DOCUMENT END
Title 10047/475 Page 1 of 1
Imaged Document Cover Sheet
The document following this cover sheet is an imaged document supplied by LANDATA®,
Secure Electronic Registries Victoria.
PROPERTY DETAILS
Address: 1/95 SEVERN STREET BOX HILL NORTH 3129
Lot and Plan Number: Lot 1 PS305218
Standard Parcel Identifier (SPI): 1\PS305218
Local Government Area (Council): WHITEHORSE www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au
Planning Zones
0 30 m
GRZ - General Residential RGZ - Residential Growth
Note: labels for zones may appear outside the actual zone - please compare the labels with the legend.
Notwithstanding this disclaimer, a vendor may rely on the information in this report for the purpose of a statement that land is in a bushfire prone area as required by section 32C (b) of the Sale of
Land 1962 (Vic).
PLANNING PROPERTY REPORT: 1/95 SEVERN STREET BOX HILL NORTH 3129 Page 1 of 4
PLANNING PROPERTY REPORT
Planning Overlays
0 30 m
PO - Parking Overlay
Note: due to overlaps, some overlays may not be visible, and some colours may not match those in the legend
0 30 m
SLO - Significant Landscape Overlay
Note: due to overlaps, some overlays may not be visible, and some colours may not match those in the legend
Notwithstanding this disclaimer, a vendor may rely on the information in this report for the purpose of a statement that land is in a bushfire prone area as required by section 32C (b) of the Sale of
Land 1962 (Vic).
PLANNING PROPERTY REPORT: 1/95 SEVERN STREET BOX HILL NORTH 3129 Page 2 of 4
PLANNING PROPERTY REPORT
Planning Overlays
OTHER OVERLAYS
0 30 m
HO - Heritage Overlay SBO - Special Building Overlay VPO - Vegetation Protection Overlay
Note: due to overlaps, some overlays may not be visible, and some colours may not match those in the legend
A planning scheme sets out policies and requirements for the use, development and protection of land.
This report provides information about the zone and overlay provisions that apply to the selected land.
Information about the State and local policy, particular, general and operational provisions of the local planning scheme
that may affect the use of this land can be obtained by contacting the local council
or by visiting https://www.planning.vic.gov.au
This report is NOT a Planning Certificate issued pursuant to Section 199 of the Planning and Environment Act 1987.
It does not include information about exhibited planning scheme amendments, or zonings that may abut the land.
To obtain a Planning Certificate go to Titles and Property Certificates at Landata - https://www.landata.vic.gov.au
For details of surrounding properties, use this service to get the Reports for properties of interest.
To view planning zones, overlay and heritage information in an interactive format visit
https://mapshare.maps.vic.gov.au/vicplan
Where part of the property is mapped as BPA, if no part of the building envelope or footprint falls within the BPA area, the BPA construction requirements
do not apply.
Note: the relevant building surveyor determines the need for compliance with the bushfire construction requirements.
0 30 m
Designated Bushfire Prone Areas
Designated BPA are determined by the Minister for Planning following a detailed review process. The Building Regulations 2018, through adoption of the
Building Code of Australia, apply bushfire protection standards for building works in designated BPA.
Designated BPA maps can be viewed on VicPlan at https://mapshare.vic.gov.au/vicplan/ or at the relevant local council.
Further information about the building control system and building in bushfire prone areas can be found on the Victorian Building Authority website
https://www.vba.vic.gov.au. Copies of the Building Act and Building Regulations are available from http://www.legislation.vic.gov.au. For Planning Scheme
Provisions in bushfire areas visit https://www.planning.vic.gov.au.
Native Vegetation
Native plants that are indigenous to the region and important for biodiversity might be present on this property. This could
include trees, shrubs, herbs, grasses or aquatic plants. There are a range of regulations that may apply including need to
obtain a planning permit under Clause 52.17 of the local planning scheme. For more information see Native Vegetation (Clause
52.17) with local variations in Native Vegetation (Clause 52.17) Schedule
To help identify native vegetation on this property and the application of Clause 52.17 please visit the Native Vegetation
Information Management system https://nvim.delwp.vic.gov.au/ and Native vegetation (environment.vic.gov.au) or please
contact your relevant council.
You can find out more about the natural values on your property through NatureKit NatureKit (environment.vic.gov.au)
Notwithstanding this disclaimer, a vendor may rely on the information in this report for the purpose of a statement that land is in a bushfire prone area as required by section 32C (b) of the Sale of
Land 1962 (Vic).
PLANNING PROPERTY REPORT: 1/95 SEVERN STREET BOX HILL NORTH 3129 Page 4 of 4
Date of Issue: 5 July 2023
Applicant Reference: 69451383-020-1:50243
We refer to your request for building permit particulars regarding the above property and advise of details
of any building permit or certificate of final inspection issued in the preceding ten years:
There are no outstanding notices or orders pursuant to Building Act 1993 regarding this property.
Important Information
The details listed on this certificate are consistent with the property address as stated on the application. Should the property
historically be known as a different address then such information may not be included in this certificate.
This certificate does not detail amendment or variation dates to Building Permits.
Details of partial Occupancy Permits or partial Certificates of Final Inspection may vary from dates shown on this certificate.
Despite whether a Building Permit is required or not, there is an obligation for all building works to be structurally sound and comply
with the siting regulations. Consequently there may be building work on the property that Council has no record or knowledge of.
Any person who takes possession of a property without safety barriers for a spa or swimming pool is immediately responsible for
compliance with the law and liable to prosecution.
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Swimming pools must be registered with Council under the Building Regulations, please register swimming pools online at
www.whitehorse.vic.gov.au/pools-and-spas
SMOKE ALARMS
Owners or purchasers of residential properties are to ensure that smoke alarms exist or are required to install smoke alarms, in
accordance with the Building Regulations 2018.
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5th July 2023
Thank you for your recent application for a Water Information Statement (WIS). We are pleased to provide
you the WIS for the above property address. This statement includes:
If you have any questions about Yarra Valley Water information provided, please phone us on 1300 304 688
or email us at the address enquiry@yvw.com.au. For further information you can also refer to the Yarra
Valley Water website at www.yvw.com.au.
Yours sincerely,
Steve Lennox
GENERAL MANAGER
RETAIL SERVICES
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Yarra Valley Water Property Information Statement
This Property is a part of a development that is serviced by private water and/or sewer infrastructure.
This infrastructure (or pipeline) is known as a private extension and may extend some distance in length
from your property before connecting to Yarra Valley Water infrastructure. Any maintenance or supply
issues associated with the private extension are the responsibility of the property owners. Yarra Valley
Water is responsible for maintaining the water service from the water main up to and including the
development main meter or manifold, and the sewer service from the sewer main up to the sewer
branch including the inspection shaft /27 A.
Where the property is serviced through a private fire service the property owner is fully responsible for
the maintenance of this service including the isolating valve connected to our water main.
Yarra Valley Water does not guarantee the continuity of service or supply, water quality or water
pressure within the private extension.
Please note: Unless prior consent has been obtained, the Water Act prohibits:
1. The erection and/or placement of any building, wall, bridge, fence, embankment, filling,
material, machinery or other structure over or under any sewer or drain.
2. The connection of any drain or sewer to, or interference with, any sewer, drain or
watercourse.
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Melbourne Water Encumbrance
Information available at Melbourne Water indicates that this property is not subject to flooding from Melbourne Water's
drainage system, based on a flood level that has a probability of occurrence of 1% in any one year.
Please note: Unless prior consent has been obtained, the Water Act prohibits:
1. The erection and/or placement of any building, wall, bridge, fence, embankment, filling, material, machinery
or other structure over or under any sewer or drain.
2. The connection of any drain or sewer to, or interference with, any sewer, drain or watercourse.
If you have any questions regarding Melbourne Water encumbrances or advisory information, please contact Melbourne
Water on 9679 7517.
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Address 1/95 SEVERN STREET BOX HILL NORTH 3129
Yarra Valley Water
Information Statement Date 05/07/2023
Number: 30778073 Scale 1:1000
ABN 93 066 902 501
MW Drainage Channel Disclaimer: This information is supplied on the basis Yarra
Existing Title Access Point Number Valley Water Ltd:
Centreline
- Does not warrant the accuracy or completeness of the
MW Drainage Underground information supplied, including, without limitation, the
Proposed Title Sewer Manhole
Centreline location of Water and Sewer Assets;
- Does not accept any liability for loss or damage of any
Easement Sewer Pipe Flow MW Drainage Manhole nature, suffered or incurred by the recipient or any other
persons relying on this information;
MW Drainage Natural - Recommends recipients and other persons using this
Existing Sewer Sewer Offset
Waterway information make their own site investigations and
accommodate their works accordingly;
Abandoned Sewer Sewer Branch
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Cayman Conveyancing C/- Triconvey (Reseller) C/- L
LANDATA
certificates@landata.vic.gov.au
RATES CERTIFICATE
** The Residential Water and Sewer Usage charge replaces the Residential Water Usage and Residential
Sewer Usage charges for properties that have both water and sewer service.
GENERAL MANAGER
RETAIL SERVICES
Note:
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1. From 1 July 2023, the Parks Fee will be charged quarterly instead of annually.
2. From 1 July 2023, for properties that have water and sewer services, the Residential Water and Sewer
Usage charge replaces the Residential Water Usage and Residential Sewer Usage charges.
3. This statement details all tariffs, charges, and penalties due and payable to Yarra Valley Water as of the date of
this statement and includes tariffs and charges (other than for usage charges yet to be billed) which are due and
payable to the end of the current financial quarter.
4. All outstanding debts are due to be paid to Yarra Valley Water at settlement. Any debts that are unpaid at
settlement will carry over onto the purchaser's first quarterly account and follow normal credit and collection
activities - pursuant to section 275 of the Water Act 1989.
5. If the total due displays a (-$ cr), this means the account is in credit. Credit amounts will be transferred to the
purchaser's account at settlement.
6. Yarra Valley Water provides information in this Rates Certificate relating to waterways and drainage as an
agent for Melbourne Water and relating to parks as an agent for Parks Victoria - pursuant to section 158 of the
Water Act 1989.
7. The charges on this rates certificate are calculated and valid at the date of issue. To obtain up-to-date financial
information, please order a Rates Settlement Statement prior to settlement.
8. From 01/07/2023, Residential Water Usage is billed using the following step pricing system: 249.56 cents per
kilolitre for the first 44 kilolitres; 318.98 cents per kilolitre for 44-88 kilolitres and 472.56 cents per kilolitre for
anything more than 88 kilolitres. From 1 July 2023, this charge is applicable for properties with water service only.
9. From 01/07/2023, Residential Water and Sewer Usage is billed using the following step pricing system: 334.38
cents per kilolitre for the first 44 kilolitres; 438.73 cents per kilolitre for 44-88 kilolitres and 509.73 cents per kilolitre
for anything more than 88 kilolitres. From 1 July 2023, this charge is applicable for residential properties with both
water and sewer services.
10. From 01/07/2023, Residential Recycled Water Usage is billed 188.71 cents per kilolitre.
11. From 01/07/2022 up to 30/06/2023, Residential Sewer Usage was calculated using the following equation:
Water Usage (kl) x Seasonal Factor x Discharge Factor x Price (/kl) 1.1540 per kilolitre. From 1 July 2023, this
charge will no longer be applicable for residential customers with both water and sewer services.
12. The property is a serviced property with respect to all the services, for which charges are listed in the
Statement of Fees above.
To ensure you accurately adjust the settlement amount, we strongly recommend you book a Special
Meter Reading:
• Special Meter Readings ensure that actual water use is adjusted for at settlement.
• Without a Special Meter Reading, there is a risk your client's settlement adjustment may not be correct.
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Property No: 1485186
Address: UNIT 1/95 SEVERN ST, BOX HILL NORTH VIC 3129
HOW TO PAY
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Department of Environment, Land, Water &
Planning
Owners Corporation Search Report
Copyright State of Victoria. No part of this publication may be reproduced except as permitted by the
Copyright Act 1968 (Cth), to comply with a statutory requirement or pursuant to a written agreement. The
information is only valid at the time and in the form obtained from the LANDATA REGD TM System. None of
the State of Victoria, its agents or contractors, accepts responsibility for any subsequent publication or
reproduction of the information. The Victorian Government acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Victoria
and pays respects to their ongoing connection to their Country, History and Culture. The Victorian
Government extends this respect to their Elders, past, present and emerging.
PS305218X 05/12/1991
Rules:
Model Rules apply unless a matter is provided for in Owners Corporation Rules. See Section 139(3) Owners Corporation Act 2006
Notations:
NIL
Common Property 0 0
Lot 1 18 18
Lot 2 22 22
From 31 December 2007 every Body Corporate is deemed to be an Owners Corporation. Any reference to a Body Corporate in any Plan,
Instrument or Folio is to be read as a reference to an Owners Corporation.
Secure Electronic Registries Victoria (SERV), Level 13, 697 Collins Street Docklands 3008 Page 1 of 2
Locked bag 20005, Melbourne 3001, DX 210189
ABN 86 627 986 396
Department of Environment, Land, Water &
Planning
Owners Corporation Search Report
Produced: 05/07/2023 06:07:40 AM OWNERS CORPORATION
PLAN NO. PS305218X
Statement End.
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Locked bag 20005, Melbourne 3001, DX 210189
ABN 86 627 986 396
Property Clearance Certificate
Land Tax
Enquiries: SXS14
Land Address: UNIT 1, 95 SEVERN STREET BOX HILL NORTH VIC 3129
Current Land Tax Year Taxable Value Proportional Tax Penalty/Interest Total
JAZS FAMILY TRUST 2023 $790,000 $4,600.50 $0.00 $4,600.50
Comments: Land Tax will be payable but is not yet due - please see notes on reverse.
Current Vacant Residential Land Tax Year Taxable Value Proportional Tax Penalty/Interest Total
Comments:
General information
Amount shown on Certificate
6. A Certificate showing no liability for the land does not mean that
2. The Certificate shows any land tax (including Vacant Residential the land is exempt from land tax. It means that there is nothing to
Land Tax, interest and penalty tax) that is due and unpaid on the pay at the date of the Certificate.
land described in the Certificate at the date of issue. In addition, it
may show: 7. An updated Certificate may be requested free of charge via our
- Land tax that has been assessed but is not yet due, website, if:
- Land tax for the current tax year that has not yet been - The request is within 90 days of the original Certificate's
assessed, and issue date, and
- Any other information that the Commissioner sees fit to include, - There is no change to the parties involved in the transaction
such as the amount of land tax applicable to the land on a single for which the Certificate was originally requested.
holding basis and other debts with respect to the property payable
to the Commissioner.
BPAY CARD
www.bpay.com.au sro.vic.gov.au/paylandtax
Land Address: UNIT 95 SEVERN STREET BOX HILL NORTH VICTORIA 3129
1 305218
Purchaser:
WGT Property Id Event ID Windfall Gains Tax Deferred Interest Penalty/Interest Total
Paul Broderick
Commissioner of State Revenue
Notes to Certificate - Windfall Gains Tax
Certificate No: 66071079
1. Pursuant to section 95AA of the Taxation Administration Act 1997, 4. Pursuant to section 42 of the Windfall Gains Tax Act 2021, if a
the Commissioner of State Revenue must issue a Property bona fide purchaser for value of land applies for and obtains a
Clearance Certificate (Certificate) to an owner, mortgagee or bona Certificate in respect of the land, the maximum amount
fide purchaser of land who makes an application specifying the recoverable from the purchaser is the amount set out in the
land for which the Certificate is sought and pays the application fee. certificate, described as the "Current Windfall Gains Tax Charge"
overleaf.
5. If the certificate states that a windfall gains tax is yet to be
Amount shown on Certificate assessed, note 4 does not apply.
6. A purchaser cannot rely on a Certificate obtained by the vendor.
2. The Certificate shows in respect of the land described in the
Certificate:
Windfall gains tax that is due and unpaid, including any penalty Information for the vendor
tax and interest
Windfall gains tax that is deferred, including any accrued 7. Despite the issue of a Certificate, the Commissioner may recover a
deferral interest windfall gains tax liability from a vendor, including any amount
Windfall gains tax that has been assessed but is not yet due identified on this Certificate.
Windfall gains tax that has not yet been assessed (i.e. a WGT
event has occurred that rezones the land but any windfall gains
tax on the land is yet to be assessed) General information
Any other information that the Commissioner sees fit to include
such as the amount of interest accruing per day in relation to 8. A Certificate showing no liability for the land does not mean that
any deferred windfall gains tax. the land is exempt from windfall gains tax. It means that there is
nothing to pay at the date of the Certificate.
9. An updated Certificate may be requested free of charge via our
Windfall gains tax is a first charge on land website, if:
The request is within 90 days of the original Certificate's issue
3. Pursuant to section 42 of the Windfall Gains Tax Act 2021, windfall date, and
gains tax, including any accrued interest on a deferral, is a first There is no change to the parties involved in the transaction for
charge on the land to which it relates. This means it has priority which the Certificate was originally requested.
over any other encumbrances on the land, such as a mortgage, 10. Where a windfall gains tax liability has been deferred, interest
and will continue as a charge even if ownership of the land is accrues daily on the deferred liability. The deferred interest shown
transferred. Therefore, a purchaser may become liable for any overleaf is the amount of interest accrued to the date of issue of
unpaid windfall gains tax. the certificate.
Biller Code: 416073 Ref: 66071085 Windfall gains tax payments must be
Ref: 66071085 made using only these specific payment
references.
Telephone & Internet Banking - BPAY® Visa or Mastercard Using the incorrect references for the
different tax components listed on this
Contact your bank or financial institution Pay via our website or phone 13 21 61. property clearance certificate will result in
to make this payment from your cheque, A card payment fee applies. misallocated payments.
savings, debit or transaction account.
www.bpay.com.au sro.vic.gov.au/payment-options
Before you buy a home, you should be aware of a range of issues that may affect that property and
impose restrictions or obligations on you, if you buy it. This checklist aims to help you identify
whether any of these issues will affect you. The questions are a starting point only and you may
need to seek professional advice to answer some of them. You can find links to organisations and
web pages that can help you learn more, by visiting consumer.vic.gov.au/duediligencechecklist.
Rural properties
Urban living Moving to the country?
Moving to the inner city? If you are looking at property in a rural zone,
High density areas are attractive for their consider:
entertainment and service areas, but these Is the surrounding land use compatible with your
activities create increased traffic as well as noise lifestyle expectations? Farming can create noise
and odours from businesses and people. or odour that may be at odds with your
Familiarising yourself with the character of the area expectations of a rural lifestyle.
will give you a balanced understanding of what to Are you considering removing native vegetation?
expect. There are regulations which affect your ability to
remove native vegetation on private property.
Is the property subject to an owners Do you understand your obligations to manage
corporation? weeds and pest animals?
If the property is part of a subdivision with common Can you build new dwellings?
property such as driveways or grounds, it may be Does the property adjoin crown land, have a
subject to an owners corporation. You may be water frontage, contain a disused government
required to pay fees and follow rules that restrict road, or are there any crown licences associated
what you can do on your property, such as a ban on with the land?
pet ownership.
Is there any earth resource activity such as
Growth areas mining in the area?
Are you moving to a growth area? You may wish to find out more about exploration,
You should investigate whether you will be required mining and quarrying activity on or near the property
to pay a growth areas infrastructure contribution. and consider the issue of petroleum, geothermal and
greenhouse gas sequestration permits, leases and
Flood and fire risk licences, extractive industry authorisations and
Does this property experience flooding or mineral licences.
bushfire?
Properties are sometimes subject to the risk of fire Soil and groundwater contamination
and flooding due to their location. You should Has previous land use affected the soil or
properly investigate these risks and consider their groundwater?
implications for land management, buildings and You should consider whether past activities, including
insurance premiums. the use of adjacent land, may have caused
contamination at the site and whether this may
prevent you from doing certain things to or on the
land in the future.
Land boundaries
Do you know the exact boundary of the Building permits
property? Have any buildings or retaining walls on the
You should compare the measurements shown property been altered, or do you plan to alter
on the title document with actual fences and them?
buildings on the property, to make sure the There are laws and regulations about how buildings
boundaries match. If you have concerns about this, and retaining walls are constructed, which you may
you can speak to your lawyer or conveyancer, or wish to investigate to ensure any completed or
commission a site survey to establish property proposed building work is approved. The local
boundaries. council may be able to give you information about
any building permits issued for recent building works
Planning controls done to the property, and what you must do to plan
Can you change how the property is used, or new work. You can also commission a private
the buildings on it? building surveyor’s assessment.
All land is subject to a planning scheme, run by the
local council. How the property is zoned and any Are any recent building or renovation works
overlays that may apply, will determine how the covered by insurance?
land can be used. This may restrict such things as Ask the vendor if there is any owner-builder
whether you can build on vacant land or how you insurance or builder’s warranty to cover defects in the
can alter or develop the land and its buildings over work done to the property.
time.
Utilities and essential services
The local council can give you advice about the Does the property have working connections for
planning scheme, as well as details of any other water, sewerage, electricity, gas, telephone and
restrictions that may apply, such as design internet?
guidelines or bushfire safety design. There may Unconnected services may not be available, or may
also be restrictions – known as encumbrances – incur a fee to connect. You may also need to choose
on the property’s title, which prevent you from from a range of suppliers for these services. This
developing the property. You can find out about may be particularly important in rural areas where
encumbrances by looking at the section 32 some services are not available.
statement.
Buyers’ rights
Are there any proposed or granted planning Do you know your rights when buying a
permits? property?
The local council can advise you if there are any The contract of sale and section 32 statement
proposed or issued planning permits for any contain important information about the property,
properties close by. Significant developments in so you should request to see these and read them
your area may change the local ‘character’ thoroughly. Many people engage a lawyer or
(predominant style of the area) and may increase conveyancer to help them understand the contracts
noise or traffic near the property. and ensure the sale goes through correctly. If you
intend to hire a professional, you should consider
Safety speaking to them before you commit to the sale.
Is the building safe to live in? There are also important rules about the way private
Building laws are in place to ensure building safety. sales and auctions are conducted. These may
Professional building inspections can help you include a cooling-off period and specific rights
assess the property for electrical safety, possible associated with ‘off the plan’ sales. The important
illegal building work, adequate pool or spa fencing thing to remember is that, as the buyer, you have
and the presence of asbestos, termites, or other righ
potential hazards.