Checklist of Key Documents for Selling Residential Property – ACT
| Document Name | Mandatory | Applies to Units / Body Corp Properties? | Description / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contract for Sale |
No
|
 Yes |
Must be prepared by a solicitor or conveyancer. |
| Title Search |
Yes
|
Yes |
Confirms legal ownership and encumbrances. |
| Crown Lease |
Yes
|
Yes |
Shows lease terms and land use conditions. |
| Deposited Plan / Unit Plan |
Yes
|
Yes (Unit Plan for apartments) |
Survey map of the land or unit. |
| Building & Compliance Report |
Yes
|
Sometimes (if not covered by strata) |
Licensed builder report on structure and compliance. |
| Pest Inspection Report |
Yes
|
No |
Termite and pest status of the home. |
| Energy Efficiency Rating (EER) |
Yes
|
Yes |
Required in all ACT residential property sales. |
| Asbestos Advice |
Yes
|
Yes |
Required for homes built before 2004. |
| Body Corporate Certificate |
Yes
|
Yes |
Section 119 certificate showing fees, insurances, and disputes. |
| Building File (ACTPLA) |
No
|
No |
Optional but recommended — available from ACT Government. |
Contract for Sale Document Explained
Contract for Sale
- Mandatory: Yes
- Applies to Units / Body Corp Properties:
- What it is: A legally binding agreement that outlines the key terms and conditions of the property sale, including buyer and seller details, settlement terms, and inclusions.
- Who prepares it: A licensed solicitor or conveyancer acting for the seller.
- When it’s needed: It must be complete and available before the property is advertised.
- Why is it required: This document forms the legal basis of the transaction. It protects both buyer and seller by clearly setting out the terms of the sale and must be provided upfront under ACT legislation.
- Notes: Advertising a property without this document is not legally permitted in the ACT.
- Link to Best Example: View Example
Contract for Sale FAQs
No. In the ACT, the Contract for Sale must be prepared by a licensed solicitor or conveyancer to ensure it includes all legally required documents and disclosures.
This is a breach of ACT law. Advertising a property without the full contract pack may lead to legal penalties and delays.
Yes, but any changes must be clearly disclosed to all prospective buyers and may trigger a requirement to reissue the documents.
Title Search Document Explained
Title Search
- Mandatory: Yes
- Applies to Units / Body Corp Properties:
- What it is: Title Search A legally binding agreement that outlines the key terms and conditions of the property sale, including buyer and seller details, settlement terms, and inclusions.
- Who prepares it: Title Search A licensed solicitor or conveyancer acting for the seller.
- When it’s needed: Title Search It must be complete and available before the property is advertised.
- Why is it required: Title Search This document forms the legal basis of the transaction. It protects both buyer and seller by clearly setting out the terms of the sale and must be provided upfront under ACT legislation.
- Notes: Title Search Advertising a property without this document is not legally permitted in the ACT.
- Link to Best Example: View Example
Title Search FAQs
No. In the ACT, the Contract for Sale must be prepared by a licensed solicitor or conveyancer to ensure it includes all legally required documents and disclosures.
Yes, but any changes must be clearly disclosed to all prospective buyers and may trigger a requirement to reissue the documents.
Crown Lease Document Explained
Crown Lease
- Mandatory: Yes
- Applies to Units / Body Corp Properties:
- What it is: Crown Lease A legally binding agreement that outlines the key terms and conditions of the property sale, including buyer and seller details, settlement terms, and inclusions.
- Who prepares it: Crown Lease A licensed solicitor or conveyancer acting for the seller.
- When it’s needed: Crown Lease t must be complete and available before the property is advertised.
- Why is it required: Crown Lease This document forms the legal basis of the transaction. It protects both buyer and seller by clearly setting out the terms of the sale and must be provided upfront under ACT legislation.
- Notes: Crown Lease Advertising a property without this document is not legally permitted in the ACT.
- Link to Best Example: View Example
Crown Lease FAQs
Crown Lease No. In the ACT, the Contract for Sale must be prepared by a licensed solicitor or conveyancer to ensure it includes all legally required documents and disclosures.
Crown Lease This is a breach of ACT law. Advertising a property without the full contract pack may lead to legal penalties and delays.
Crown Lease This is a breach of ACT law. Advertising a property without the full contract pack may lead to legal penalties and delays. This is a breach of ACT law. Advertising a property without the full contract pack may lead to legal penalties and delays.
Deposited Plan / Unit Plan Document Explained
Deposited Plan / Unit Plan
- Mandatory: Yes
- Applies to Units / Body Corp Properties:
- What it is: A legally binding agreement that outlines the key terms and conditions of the property sale, including buyer and seller details, settlement terms, and inclusions.
- Who prepares it: A licensed solicitor or conveyancer acting for the seller.
- When it’s needed: It must be complete and available before the property is advertised.
- Why is it required: This document forms the legal basis of the transaction. It protects both buyer and seller by clearly setting out the terms of the sale and must be provided upfront under ACT legislation.
- Notes: Advertising a property without this document is not legally permitted in the ACT.
- Link to Best Example: View Example
Deposited Plan / Unit Plan FAQs
No. In the ACT, the Contract for Sale must be prepared by a licensed solicitor or conveyancer to ensure it includes all legally required documents and disclosures.
This is a breach of ACT law. Advertising a property without the full contract pack may lead to legal penalties and delays.
Building & Compliance Report Document Explained
Building & Compliance Report
- Mandatory: Yes
- Applies to Units / Body Corp Properties:
- What it is: A legally binding agreement that outlines the key terms and conditions of the property sale, including buyer and seller details, settlement terms, and inclusions.
- Who prepares it: A licensed solicitor or conveyancer acting for the seller.
- When it’s needed: It must be complete and available before the property is advertised.
- Why is it required: This document forms the legal basis of the transaction. It protects both buyer and seller by clearly setting out the terms of the sale and must be provided upfront under ACT legislation.
- Notes: Advertising a property without this document is not legally permitted in the ACT.
- Link to Best Example: View Example
Building & Compliance Report FAQs
This is a breach of ACT law. Advertising a property without the full contract pack may lead to legal penalties and delays.
Yes, but any changes must be clearly disclosed to all prospective buyers and may trigger a requirement to reissue the documents.
Pest Inspection Report Document Explained
Pest Inspection Report
- Mandatory: Yes
- Applies to Units / Body Corp Properties:
- What it is: Title Search A legally binding agreement that outlines the key terms and conditions of the property sale, including buyer and seller details, settlement terms, and inclusions.
- Who prepares it: Title Search A licensed solicitor or conveyancer acting for the seller.
- When it’s needed: Title Search It must be complete and available before the property is advertised.
- Why is it required: Title Search This document forms the legal basis of the transaction. It protects both buyer and seller by clearly setting out the terms of the sale and must be provided upfront under ACT legislation.
- Notes: Title Search Advertising a property without this document is not legally permitted in the ACT.
- Link to Best Example: View Example
Pest Inspection Report FAQs
No. In the ACT, the Contract for Sale must be prepared by a licensed solicitor or conveyancer to ensure it includes all legally required documents and disclosures.
Yes, but any changes must be clearly disclosed to all prospective buyers and may trigger a requirement to reissue the documents.