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Buying a strata apartment in Alice Springs 0870
What to check before you bid on a unit or townhouse in Alice Springs, under Northern Territory rules. Search a full address for a free building report.
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Unit Title Schemes Act 2009
Seller must disclose
The contract must include a body corporate disclosure statement.
Cooling-off
4 business days; 0.25% forfeit.
Records to request
Check the body corporate records for levies, insurance and pending works.
Six checks before you bid in Alice Springs
- 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 Title Schemes Act 2009.
- 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.