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Buying a strata apartment in South Perth 6151
What to check before you bid on a unit or townhouse in South Perth, under Western Australia rules. Search a full address for a free building report.
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Strata Titles Act 1985
Seller must disclose
Sellers must give the Form 28 / s 156 disclosure with levies, proposed resolutions and the latest budget.
Cooling-off
No general cooling-off period — check conditions before signing.
Records to request
Request the strata company records under s 107, including the 10-year plan if one exists.
Six checks before you bid in South Perth
- 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 Strata Titles Act 1985.
- 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.