South Australia · Port Adelaide Enfield
Buying a strata apartment in Port Adelaide 5015
What to check before you bid on a unit or townhouse in Port Adelaide, under South Australia rules. Search a full address for a free building report.
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Community Titles Act 1996 / Strata Titles Act 1988
Seller must disclose
The Form 1 vendor statement must include the strata or community corporation's records and levies.
Cooling-off
2 clear business days after Form 1; deposit up to $100 can be kept.
Records to request
Inspect the corporation's minutes, budget and sinking fund details.
Six checks before you bid in Port Adelaide
- 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 Community Titles Act 1996 / Strata Titles Act 1988.
- 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.