Before starting the online questionnaire, please have a look over the following to give you an idea of the information that you may require, and where you may find the information.
Personal & Contact Details
- Full legal names of all vendors (owners).
- Current postal address for each vendor.
- Phone numbers and email addresses.
📌 Suggested Sources: Your personal records.
Property Details
- Address of the property being sold.
- Certificate of Title details (Volume & Folio).
- Details of the real estate agent (if applicable).
- Contract status (whether the property is already under contract, and if by auction/private sale).
📌 Suggested Sources: Certificate of Title, contract of sale, or ask your conveyancer if unsure.
Financial Information
- Details of any registered mortgage or loans secured against the property.
- Details of any tenancy agreements, unregistered leases, or licences.
- Information about hire/purchase agreements for fixtures (e.g., solar panels, gas bottles, alarms).
📌 Suggested Sources: Your bank, loan documents, rental agreements, or contracts.
Title & Planning Information
- Whether the property is Strata or Community Title (and if so, the name/address of the Corporation Manager/Secretary).
- Any transactions affecting the title in the past 12 months.
- Any encroachments, fencing issues, or notices under the Fences Act 1975.
- Details of any council approvals, building/planning notices, or legal actions under planning laws.
- Whether the property is affected by aluminium composite cladding audits.
📌 Suggested Sources: Rates notices, Community/Strata documentation, council correspondence, or your conveyancer.
Property Condition & Compliance
- Details of swimming pool or spa compliance with safety regulations.
- Whether improvements were built with council approval (and details of any not approved).
- Whether there is a “workplace” on the property under the Work Health & Safety Act.
- Presence of asbestos, asbestos register, or management plan (if applicable).
- Whether appliances and services are in working order.
📌 Suggested Sources: Council approvals, building/planning documents, safety inspection reports.
Use of Land
- Any environmental assessments conducted on the land.
- Whether the property is (or has been) used for commercial purposes.
- Details of any non-domestic activities that have occurred on the land.
📌 Suggested Sources: Environmental reports, council notices, or personal knowledge.
Financial & Legal Matters
- Whether GST applies to the property sale.
- Any court or tribunal proceedings relating to the property.
- Any other relevant matters the purchaser should be aware of.
📌 Source: Accountant, legal correspondence, or personal records.
Not sure what you need?
Contact the friendly team at Conveyancing on the Fleurieu if you need further assistance with preparing your Form 1 Questionnaire.
Shop 13 Flinders Arcade
17-21 Ocean Street,
Victor Harbor SA 5211
Ph 8528 8940 / 0439 834 523
E: admin@cotf.com.au