- Published
- Reading time
- 3 minutes
- Author
- [Author name: to be confirmed by the firm]
- Reviewed by
- [Reviewer name: to be confirmed by the firm]
General information only, not a substitute for advice on your individual matter. Rules change, so confirm the current position before you act.
Documents tell the story
Property transactions are recorded in documents. Understanding them before you pay or sign helps you know exactly what you are getting.
Helpful things to gather
- Any draft or signed agreement you have been given
- Details of the seller and the property
- Copies of ownership or title documents you have been shown
- Receipts and messages relating to payments
Talk before you commit
Speak to a lawyer before paying or signing wherever possible. Every transaction is different, and this article is general information, not advice on your individual matter.
CONTACTPOINT ATTORNEYS is an independent service provider and is not the Corporate Affairs Commission or a government agency.