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Buying a strata apartment in Belconnen 2617
What to check before you bid on a unit or townhouse in Belconnen, under Australian Capital Territory rules. Search a full address for a free building report.
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Unit Titles (Management) Act 2011
Seller must disclose
The contract must attach a s 119 owners corporation certificate and building and pest reports.
Cooling-off
5 business days; 0.25% forfeit.
Records to request
Review the sinking fund plan and recent general meeting minutes.
Six checks before you bid in Belconnen
- Read the last three years of AGM minutes for defects, disputes and repeated repairs.
- Compare the capital works / sinking fund balance with the forecast under the Unit Titles (Management) Act 2011.
- Look for special levies already raised or proposed — they usually pass to the buyer.
- Check building insurance is current and covers the full replacement value.
- Ask about combustible cladding, waterproofing and any building-defect claims.
- Run the contract through a clause check before cooling-off ends.
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General information on state rules, not legal advice. Confirm current requirements with your conveyancer.